Beginner's Guide to Serging (Ep 5): Stabilizing Seams + More About Tension

[@jenniferguider9620]

Great-thank you for this tutorial. I bought a hobby lock 774, 25+ years ago and have never used it. I am trying to set up classes now that I have the time and patience.

[@sadie9813]

Showing how the seams should look is brilliant, and telling us how to fix them. There’s pictures in my instructions but I just couldn’t get it. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain.

[@mairwright2806]

My sister gave me a serger as a present . I think your tutorial is going to help me understand the mystery of the serger machine. Thank you

[@homebound_lovingit]

Your classes are the best!

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Thank you!

[@melissarx8]

Your videos are so informative and easy to understand that I am making notes about all of your tips in order to remember. Thank you so much for your work! Also, your voice is very clear and pleasant which is great to have with how-to videos. Great video quality and editing as well.

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Thank you for watching!!

[@tracybrewer5750]

FANTASTIC TIPS... Thanks for helping keep us sane while sewing.

[@barbaraliggett790]

Great tips..especially using the fabric itself as a stabilizer. Never would have thought of that

[@lianelebrun3074]

Have never used a serger before in my life, but your video has given me the confidence to try it out. Wish me luck :)

[@bobbieminer6383]

I am so excited to have found this class. Wonderful tips and information. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

[@colorblox4942]

I've had a serger for years, but this video opened my eyes. Thank you!

[@carols8090]

Clear elastic!!!! Of course!!!!!! Light bulb moment! Thank you!!!!

[@TaraRandall1990]

i am glad i found this i just had a serger given to me. So this class really helps

[@diannasills217]

Your video is one of a kind. I was trying to do a rolled hem on a lace bridesmaid dress and had so much trouble with it sliding around. It would catch part of it then miss whole sections. I looked and looked for help on you tube but found nothing. I finally had the idea to use some kind of stabilizer so I used the tearaway as I didn't have water soluble and it worked. Then I searched you tube using stabilizer when serging and found your video. It confirmed that I wasn't the only one who had to use stabilizer. I kept thinking it was my setting on my machine and that I didn't know what I was doing. Thank you so much. Am subscribing to your channel and recommending you to a friend.

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Thank you so much!

[@momzilla9491]

Clear elastic tape at the shoulder seams. Brilliant! I'm going to buy a big spool of this stuff.

[@riversbryan1]

Excellent suggestions that have formerly been elusive!

[@Ms.Mel.Creates]

Unbelievably helpful!😊

[@HandyCraftyFoodie]

Hi Sarah, You have NEVER let me down!! I love how details you go into the tips. Also, how easy to see everything clearly in the videos. I'm so happy you are doing the serger tutorials. Do you have a video of how to do a coverstitch on a serger?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Hi! Thank you for your kind words! Currently, we do not have a coverstitch video, but we hope to in the future.

[@susanchenoweth8232]

Lots of excellent ideas for overcoming some of the serging nightmares. I confess-- in the past, I have given up in despair. Now I have some tools to deal with some of these situations. THANKS.

[@rhondastephenson1605]

Very Good information. So nice to get some questions answered. Keep those videos coming!

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Will do!

[@TinekeWilliams]

Thank you so much! My Artisan overlocker sat in my cupboard for 30 years although I regularly oiled it. Now I can do quilts. Many thanks

[@makingandbakingwithlulu3422]

Thank you! I've had a serger for years, and you're opening my eyes to the features. I'm a little confused when you mentioned clear elastic. Where does it go?

[@olgachavez851]

Thank you, you make so user friendly

[@riahwhipple5654]

Thank you so much for these lessons!!!

[@deannalyndunn2002]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!! These tutorials on the Serger were very very helpful! :)

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Our pleasure!

[@cece5992]

I have a serger that I bought off of offer up for 100 dlls it was worth close to 400. But I'm so not ready to mess with it but since I found your channel I will start practicing. I've been sewing some projects I had on my table already but as soon as I'm done with the one at hand I will be messing with my serger following your awesome videos.

[@68868s]

This is wonderful.

[@Neek81]

I usually never comment even if the vid is great but this was so awesome. So very informative! Thank you!

[@SewingPartsOnline]

We glad you enjoyed it!

[@karenpalmer9988]

I'm a newbie...Your tips are Fantastic! Thank you!

[@eleanorlee830]

fantastic very informative, clear and concise such a pleasant voice to listen to also! you have explained this so well i have now (i think) got a pretty good overlocked/serged edge at long last!! thank you

[@ShaykeepJesus1st]

Thanks sew much for this video. I would love to see more tips.

[@f8nomore]

Very helpful! Thank you so much!

[@ovisergiu]

My wish is now fulfilled! Thank you!

[@kjulinful]

Your videos are so amazing and helpful. I am new to serging and learning so much. Your close up of different tips are so easy to see. Thank you

[@SewingPartsOnline]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed them.

[@sonyasew2]

I like the folding the edge. I have tried the stabilizer on my roll hems and it makes them look great. Thanks for the info.🧚🏿‍♀️

[@karenwetherall7310]

These are really useful, thanks

[@Vegemight68]

Very helpful - Thanks!

[@TaDarling1]

I'm making a knit top from jersey 4-way stretchy fabric and I'm using my serger to sew the seams. I want to stabilize the shoulder seams and that 'clear elastic' technique you referenced in your video interests me. Do you trim off the excess elastic after you serge the seam?

[@fallonmerri9586]

thank you!

[@brittneyyoung1882]

Wow this was very informative! Thanks!

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@little1942]

I sure wish I had this info a couple of months back. I completely ruined a small organza bag when I tried to fix it after it started coming apart. I have had my serger for several years but this was the first time I tried it using a shear fabric. I don't know why I didn't think of a stabilizer. Doh!

[@SewingPartsOnline]

It's all a learning experience!

[@cynava]

You just solved my most common challnge.

[@kwispyblue0562]

HI! I know this was posted a while ago but do you have an recommendations for serging terry cloth type fabrics? like dish cloths?

[@user-bl1hh1mn7w]

I am new to sergering my husband bought me a surprize machine a few weeks ago - 099 Jaguar do you have any videos on creating your own piping? I have created some practise pieces but there is little material left on the piping when I have finished which will create difficulties when joining into my seat covers. Loved the video

[@SewingPartsOnline]

We do not currently have a video for this specific request; however, here is a good video that Baby Lock put out. I hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGSzY2qOqK1qY6s

[@SamCanada1]

thank you

[@ceciliameliton8027]

Do you put the upper knife up when you are sewing with stabilizer?

[@mooster47]

Thank you - very helpful. However, I'm a little confused about the rolled edges. Are the cutters disengaged? My machine is old, and I'm not sure that's even possible.

[@alicebrown60]

What do you set your differential at for narrow rolled hem?

[@mollyzar6539]

Hi, thank you for this tutorial, it gave quite a few good hints. I stumbled across it looking for a way to add stabilizing on a stretch lace fabric so that I can add an invisible zip ...any hints for this? Thanking youinanticipation

[@SewingPartsOnline]

We do have a great video on the invisible zipper foot you may find helpful. You can watch it via the link: www.sewingpartsonline.com/blog/how-to-use-an-invisible-zipper-foot/

[@mrsemmas12]

Any suggestions for sergering cuddle minky fabric?

[@joannesparza7397]

Did you use the clear elastic like bias tape?

[@alicebrown60]

Do you use whooly nylon thread in both the upper and lower loopers?

[@shaysimonecaldwell]

Should I sew a zig zag stitch after I have serge on stretch swim fabric?

[@sairish631]

Please can you help me with " seam width adjustment knob" . I'm having issues to run new SINGER SERGER, AND. Can't get it going... It's skipping stitch as well

[@michele8208]

Thank you so much. I am terrified of my over locker and approach it with dread.

[@SewingPartsOnline]

You're so welcome! You can do it!

[@janeroberts2522]

What is a good stitch setting for a 4 thread serger for sewing canvas?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

I would probably stick with the standard settings, but reduce my tension to 3. If you see any puckering, you may need to increase your stitch length.

[@mariagoumas6135]

THANK UUUUU

[@corporalgoog9985]

Hello! Is there any situation where stabilizing seams would be a problem?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Hi! Only if you need the seam to stretch or if the fabric is sheer.

[@laurettejussaume4585]

i need your help .i have a singer professional 14 u12 and only 3threads its an older serger i have no instruction book .i need info. where can i get a booklet on this////////////

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Hi, Laurette! Here is the manual for your serger: www.sewingpartsonline.com/instruction-manual-singer-14u12-and-14u22.aspx

[@castaway123100]

Does clear elastic survive being washed?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

We recommend hand washing any material with elastic and hang to dry. Garments will last longer.

[@carolehastings1902]

I can't get my serger to hold a seam together it is way to loose on the right side showing all my stitches, please help, I got the machine for Christmas and can't seem to fix this with the tension dials or find a demo that covers it!

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Hello Carole! I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble. I would suggest emailing our customer service team at [e-mail] and they would be able to direct towards troubleshooting that issue. We look forward to hearing from you!

[@jojosewist8921]

Carol Hasting: are you sure thread is between the tension disc and not between a disc and side of machine? Just a suggestion.

[@CarlaLFritz]

help, the fabric will not feed straight, it immediately pulls our and to the left. help

[@reneedancy3342]

"Clear" elastic-what does it look like??

[@tutsecret499]

how much was your adjustable mannequin behind your.

[@SewingPartsOnline]

I am sorry, but we do not have that specific mannequin on our site. We do have another option that starts at $316.99 plus shipping. You can view that mannequin via the link below: www.sewingpartsonline.com/adjustable-dress-form-brewer-size-s-and-m.aspx?variant_id=2699 I hope this helps!

[@carolmenton8670]

👍👍

[@melindabarrientes4074]

You don't hitting the presser foot why is my needle hitting the presser foot

[@PatriotMomof5]

Great tips!! Thank you 😊

[@shirleyellicott1658]

Great video with clear instructions :) Thanks

[@reneedancy3342]

"Clear" elastic-what does it look like??