Common Serger Problems & How Best to Fix Them

[@masaakiarai3669]

I appreciate this super educational video. I wish you to show the result stitches without shaking the fabric. Thanks!

[@babylocksewing]

Thank you for the feedback! We will pass it along.

[@IJAHGETO]

@@babylocksewing And would be helpful if you use contrast color of fabric & thread, would be easier to see the stiches..

[@madelaine3209]

What a great machine. I returned two brothers but this is so much easier with auto tension . I’m so happy with it.

[@TheKozyNook]

It was great information however, it would have more effective on less busy or solid fabric and contrasting thread.

[@marybarron8655]

Thank you so much! My serger has been acting up for months, and it turns out the right-hand, upper needle was a millimeter too low in its base. It wouldn’t catch stitches at all, and kept snapping. I changed tension and rethreaded my machine a hundred times, and it turns out it was just the needle not fully in place. Thanks so much for your help!

[@wendye4448]

Thank you, I was just about to take my Enlighten in to the repair shop! I had tried everything, multiple times to fix the laddering on the outside of my seams. Nothing worked. Then I found your video and you mentioned the stitch selector, something I’ve never touched, but when I checked I must have judged it somehow 🙈Machine is now stitching as perfectly as ever. Thanks 🙏 😂

[@Laura-hp8te]

I agree. Hold fabric still and stitch out on solid fabric with a contrasting color thread. Perhaps you could redo this video with these changes. 😉

[@gailnash298]

I have a Babylock Imagine and love it; but in the past I've forgotten to put my pressure foot down. I've also accidentally hit my differential feed down from "N". I now know where to look when my threads don't look normal. I've also forgotten to extend/lift the spool tower (many times) in the past. Now before using my serger, I check everything before serging. All is great 👍 now. Thanks for the review!!!

[@tiffanythomas1821]

Unbelievable!!! You fixed my serger with your very first suggestion!!!!! Thank you thank you!!!

[@johannaholmes3870]

It's the little things that matter...thanks Linda for all the tips and reminders

[@shanegeis2696]

Very informative, love these tips! Thank you!😉

[@VirginiaGal1954]

Great video! Very informative. I'm NEW to using a serger. My Overlock needle 1 thread is not included in the chain threads of the looper threads. Any suggestions? I'm sure I've made a mistake in threading somehow.

[@babylocksewing]

Please reach out to our consumer support hotline: [phone] or email at [e-mail].

[@5d41k3]

Super helpful, thank you

[@scribbler_maxi]

Hi, is there a way to stop it stretching jersey fabric? I have an Imagine and it's making the fabric a little wavy. Thanks

[@babylocksewing]

To clarify, are you talking about two layers of fabric combined to make a seam? If so, remember not to tug on the fabric while stitching, simply place your hands on top of the fabric and gently hold the fabric edges together while sewing. Typically, what happens with knits is they stretch while stitching using a standard setting for Differential Feed. If this is happening, simply adjust the Differential Feed up one setting (1.3) and test. This should take care of the wavy edge. If not try the next setting (1.5). If that doesn't work then the next setting (1.8). If it requires anything above 1.5, consider you may be managing the fabric with a heavy hand, it may need a stabilizer, or the fabric may be of poor quality.

[@jwest19137]

What am I doing wrong if the upper looper is not engaging and the thread comes out straight and not joined with all other threads.

[@babylocksewing]

Please reach out to our consumer support hotline: [phone] or email at [e-mail].

[@jennifermerritt2764]

Great tips

[@sandraleamelendez9679]

I REALLY like your videos, BUT this one is way too bright with all the white background n maxhine.machine. And if you could hold the fabric still for a little bit so we can see what the stitchs look like. Just my 2 cents.. Keep up the good work..

[@gill8779]

I agree & using a dark plain fabric so we could see the stitches better.

[@babylocksewing]

Thank you for the feedback! We will pass it along.

[@maryzoss608]

Very helpful.

[@missdelaine1]

I have a celebrate serger and the lower looper won’t thread. Does anyone know what the problem could be?

[@babylocksewing]

Please reach out to our consumer support hotline: [phone] or email at [e-mail].

[@charlenecassara5797]

Why do my top stitches look like regular straight stitches and the bottom looped?

[@janmateranek1756]

I have a very old baby lock serger. I haven’t used it in several years and now the light comes on but it won’t work. I oiled it earlier this evening but still won’t run. I believe it’s a baby lock 734 very old. Help !!

[@babylocksewing]

Hi Jan, we recommend a yearly maintenance appointment at your local Baby Lock retailer. They should be able to get older models in great working condition. Find your local retailer here- babylock.com/retail-locator

[@friday42]

The problem I am having is the thread keeps coming out of the needle during stitching.

[@babylocksewing]

Please contact the consumer support hotline: [phone] or email at [e-mail].

[@nancya8262]

@@babylocksewing I just bought a Victory Serger two days ago and it was fine at first now the needles keep losing the tread. Should I call that number?

[@marvamcbeth374]

My Serge stop suddenly and is not sewing.What must I do?

[@babylocksewing]

Please contact the consumer support hotline: [phone] or email at [e-mail].

[@kimandrews1141]

Please hold your hands still when showing the stitching in the camera. It is hard to study what your referring too. Thanks

[@babylocksewing]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@pauletterichards4905]

Stripped screws