First Overlocker Project- Zip Purse on Lidl Singer S14-78 S0230 Necchi OV234 Machine

The first overlocker project you will love to follow. Zips on a Serger? Who’d have thought it possible?
I have made tens if not over a hundred zip projects on my different overlockers without fault.
The machines are cheaper but do you think they’re worth it? This machine price ranges from £450 down to £150 and is sold as Singer s14-78 , Singer s0230 Making the Cut, Singer Necchi OV234 , Necchi L234a , Pfaff 1450
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The knife should handle it, but I urge that you take care, and do this with a sharp knife. If your knife is blunt, you may experience difficulty. Poor quality needles have been appearing all over the internet, take care to purchase a good reputable brand,

[@Miss.kittty]

New subscriber here. I love this. We really don't get the use out of a sergers that we should. Didn't realise it could cut through a zip like that. Excellent tutorial and easy to follow ❤

[@andreamagill7034]

I just got my overlocked last week. I love this little purse and how you explained it looks so simple. I am not a sewer but I’m excited to make this. Thank you for this video 🤗

[@AbisDen]

That’s so good to hear. Confidence will help you get good at the machine quickly x

[@KralovnickaVesmiru]

Thank you so much, Abi! I've got this machine since Christmas, but I wasn't brave enough to use it. Your tutorials are so helpful. Now I'm so looking forward to try it! ❤️

[@thanhtuu2]

Thank you so much Aldi. My hub is around the bed , and I must be around him . Your tutorial is great for me to do as I am bounding home with him . Love and thank .

[@amywu3851]

I love watching you sew. Thank you.

[@hattiedraper1061]

Thank you for showing me that the overlocker can do some of these nimble things that my sewing machine can.

[@annetteperks]

Hi Abi, I've just made my first purse on my new overlocker. Without your tutorial I would never have had the confidence to sew through the zip but I did it, so chuffed thanks so much your brilliant X

[@clareivory]

This was fantastic - I used Abi’s tutorial to thread my machine and then went on to do this right after. I feel much more confident and am going to try another project

[@susan7120]

You are very inspiring. Very professional and encouraging. Thank you Abi.

[@terilooney]

This is so helpful and opens up so many possibilities!

[@helluvalassie]

What a lovely little project. Thank you!

[@AbisDen]

Enjoy x

[@Jules-VE]

Thank you for such simple instructions, I’ve just completed this project, it’s not as straight as yours but it works and it was stress free… now on to the next 👍🏻😃

[@muhlenstedt]

Excelent explanions and camera work.Thank you a lot!

[@pennyhanson2598]

Brilliant, thanks Abi! Kind regards from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕

[@AbisDen]

Thank you Penny 🌷✂️🧵

[@angelabyrne1530]

A great first project for me, I now have 3 wonderful zip purses. I bought an overlocker in May and was quite nervous about using it. I learnt so much from your video, I gained confidence and really enjoyed getting to know how to sew with an overlocker. Thank you - great video.

[@knackfulknitter]

Great project to get used to your overlocker and have a finished bag. Love bags!

[@AbisDen]

Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@snoozie299]

Thanks for this - I have had my overlocker for 2 years and have only used it for edging - you have inspired me to take it further !!

[@AbisDen]

Thank you for that Suzi, hope you're managing to make some great things :-)

[@elainethomas2704]

Very helpful thank you Abi. I might actually get brave enough to use the machine now !

[@AbisDen]

Yay!! My goal achieved. Let me know how you get on 💪🏼🙏🏽

[@KK-ih6br]

So I started with one and at the end of the day have five zip pouches and one handbag! The tutorial is so easy to follow! Thanks!

[@josmith8863]

Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@AbisDen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cjm1986]

Thanks - you're a great teacher!

[@AbisDen]

Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@ThelmaChambers1]

this is great! thanks so much, very clear and no nonsense, serger arrived yesterday so I am going to begin!

[@christophersimmons8612]

This video is amazing, you explain everything so clearly!

[@BigManko]

Thank you Abi! That is a wonderful project and convinced me to get an overlocker.

[@louisepadmore550]

Thank you, really clear and helpful instructions, cute little bag. Will look forward to your other videos.

[@ColleenMEA]

So I can graduate from sewing machine to my overlocker. Great tutorial from one of the best, thanks.

[@AbisDen]

Thanks for your comment 🌷 definitely give this a go to develop new skills. Sometimes it really doesn’t matter if it’s not perfect. It’s the taking part.

[@dalatham2430]

Thank you for this video. I followed along and have my first 'make' from my new Overlocker! Am really pleased with it.

[@Sooz3112]

That's such a beautiful fabric and it looks great. You make it look so easy and that's what I like about your videos - you don't make everything look overly complicated and it makes me want to give it a go. I had thought about buying a concealed zipper foot for my sewing machine but the overlocker makes a great job with zips! Thanks for sharing x

[@stellashandmade]

This is the easiest video I've seen so far for adding a zipper. Thank you very much. I have subbed to your channel for more lessons. cheers

[@denisehill7769]

Latecomer to the party - I've just made one of these - thank you so much for the video! Now got a load more zips on the way so I can make some more :)

[@gayeruthven4453]

Thank you so much....perfect for gifts for my crafty friends, just in time for Xmas 💜

[@AbisDen]

Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@jennyshackley8885]

I want to have a go at this. I have had an over locker for about two years and am not using to it's full potential. Thank you for making it so easy to understand

[@suephillips6503]

I have just made my first purse using my new overlocker and your instructions. So very pleased with it. I am a beginner and found your video very easy. I will be checking out more of your videos. Thank you.

[@lizbee726]

I was surprised to see that there was no thread catcher included. It's a must. 🤣🤣. Thanks for video. Very good. 💕

[@AbisDen]

Always need a thread catcher - so messy without!Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@sharonhoare5790]

Love your video - thank you for making it. Nice, clear instructions - brilliant. Just off to make my accessories bag.

[@AbisDen]

Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@cecmay1]

Tried my first serger project and am so happy it was successful. Please continue to load easy projects with sergers.

[@cherylwells3262]

Thanks so much Abi! I've been using an overlocker for 40 years but I have learned so much since finding your videos this week. So many good tips to make my projects easier and better. Great information. Well done!!

[@AbisDen]

You are so welcome! Keep watching, so many more to come, and please do keep asking questions, we are all learning together x

[@asheryl1966]

Thanks for the video. Just got my serger yesterday and want to try this.

[@mckaymargaret0]

Thanks Abi. Just bought an overlocker and your tutorial helped enormously when getting started. Madd me brave.

[@sueisnuts]

I just received my first serger for Christmas- excited to try some project with your help!

[@nch1646]

Thank you Abi! Bought the same serger, look forward to using it and your project is very useful and with your clear explanations looks easy to make!

[@AbisDen]

Hope you get on well with it :-) Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@terryivey5374]

Fast and fun! Really just playtime...shhhh don't tell lol. I still like to use my tried and true.....oh, so much work!! In there sewing my poor fingers down to the bone!!! Hahaaa

[@AbisDen]

Haha! Thanks Terry, it's all about the enjoyment and it is so much fun! Get cracking...

[@louisemills3304]

Thank you so much I just got my overlocker yesterday and this has made it so much easier to use

[@AbisDen]

I hope you’ll have fun using your machine x

[@elaine1250]

That overlocker looks great , I would love to buy one but it feels pretty scary , this has certainly opened up my eyes to the possibilities for the future , thankyou so much for the demonstration and amazing for Lidl’s !!!!

[@sutela2060]

Great video😉😁

[@Lisa-no4jv]

I was struggling so much with threading my new overlock serger. I followed the instructions that came with the machine over and over again, but the stitches never turned out right. I was just about ready to give up when I tried your suggestion to move the knife out of the way before threading and it was the absolute key! I was so excited to finally be able to successfully thread my serger and produce perfect stitches!! Despite watching many, many videos and reading multiple tips from experts, I never saw that suggestion anywhere. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!

[@MrTarot1975]

Great tutorial, just got an overlocker, so this has been very helpful

[@AbisDen]

Ooh, nice. Enjoy! Let us know how you get on. I have a Top Tips video coming soon :)

[@Brighter-Daze]

Made one today on my Brother Overlocker, thanks for a great tutorial Abi

[@AbisDen]

Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@jillyates-campbell312]

Thank you, great video. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow.

[@AbisDen]

Brilliant!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Thanks for sharing this preject, I have been really thing about getting a serger I am a little scary about ir all 😊this video has help thank you!!!

[@jcmill9673]

Wow just love this video and can't wait to make one of these bags it would make a lovely gift.

[@julierhodes2211]

Thank you for a lovely tutorial I am going to make one 😊now

[@lindayoung4590]

Impressive - looks so easy and quick. Definitely gives me confidence

[@AbisDen]

Would love to hear how you get on!

[@tls8688]

Perfect first project, and very clear instructions:)

[@AbisDen]

Thanks Tara ✂️

[@annetteperks]

Just bought an overlocker and was looking for something to have a go at. Absolutely loved your video , so clear and will be making one of these this afternoon, Thanks so much.

[@AbisDen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicolesteines9515]

Sehr gut erklärt Danke schön

[@AbisDen]

You’re very welcome. Thank you 🧵💕✂️

[@susanmorton5901]

Just got my 1st overlocker a few weeks ago, thank you it doesn't seem as daunting now. Look forward to seeing more overlock projects from you. xx

[@AbisDen]

Susan Morton that’s my goal, so you’ve just made my day x

[@tinkerbell9399]

Hi just found you on KZbin. Have same overlocker, but apart from threading it up haven’t used it. Thanks so much for your video, will be having a go at making a bag like yours.

[@AbisDen]

Tinker Bell great 👍🏽 hope it goes well

[@lindawoolley5346]

Abi's Den hello what size do I cut my fabric for this size purse pls.

[@alfredobaysa5122]

Good idea. Nice

[@lisachristoph437]

Very nice and useful project. I have been sewing for many years and want to purchase an over locker. This video made it easy to see why I would like one. Thank you.

[@AbisDen]

It’s not too shabby. Really good for the price. Much better than some of the leading brands too !

[@allenhowe-haysom4139]

I did make this using an ordinary sewing machine as I dont have a serger. Amazed myself as it turned out quite good. Thanks for showing...

[@susysheridan-harris6841]

Get my overlocker today and was scared to use it, but this tutorial has given me my first project on it. Look forward to starting to use it.

[@AbisDen]

Yay!

[@TheRose5357]

Thank you Abi it has gave me confidence to do more things now ❤️👍

[@AbisDen]

Amazing! Thank you for your feedback. It’s always good to know how folks are doing

[@johnmarshall124]

Brilliant video and a bonus I now know how to do a ladder stitch, thank you . J.

[@AbisDen]

Wonderful!

[@jesshothersall]

My first overlocker arrives tomorrow, and I'm now ready to go for the bits and bobs bag :). I never knew how to make a lined bag before, so very appreciative of the instruction. I only watched this because I'd already watched your Jaguar review (which I'm buying), and was interested in any differences of the Lidl Singer (that I missed out on). By the time you got to the end I'd completely forgotton this was a Singer performance video, until I re-read the title. Had never registered until now that overlockers can't do corners...I've saved this video to make sure I can find it again!

[@AbisDen]

You can go continue your Overlocker around corners but not go round per say. I’ll have a video up soon .

[@cherylolsen4420]

Thank you !

[@dorysmessina9629]

Beautiful zip! My Like

[@catherineblack9735]

Abi I am delighted to find your site, your tutorials are so easy to follow. Now to unbox my serger that I bought 6 months and start my first project. Thank you from Ireland

[@AbisDen]

You are welcome. Good luck and have fun. Please share the video with sewing friends and let’s get lots of new subscribers on here

[@facebookuser9027]

I am looking to buy a overlocker. Not a air overlocker. But one that very easy to thread. I bought the cheapest pfaff one I sent back. I could not for life me thread one of them it was so difficult for me. 3 thread where easy last one a nightmare. . Anyone know a beginner easy threading. Overlocker , Not to expense overlocker ?

[@gemmatindall]

So making a big one of these for my kids toys with my new overlocker!

[@damianstrudley2265]

Thanks for such informative videos. Being new to using the overlocker I've found it most helpful.. keep up the great work....

[@HomeCentsWithNell]

I dont have a serger, but was thinking of getting one soon. Great video! New subbien here.

[@AbisDen]

Hey Nell! I look forward to finding out how you get on :-) It's addictive :-)

[@dawnwarren8014]

Love it!

[@AbisDen]

🌷

[@kellyhipkins5616]

Wow thanks so much i just found you new fan from USA,Ohio

[@AbisDen]

😀 hi Kelly, glad to help 🌷

[@petegalloway2466]

Great tutorial for a total novice, like me! Very interesting watching the construction techniques, with the turning hole. And I guess this can be scaled up for tote bags and the likes? Extremely helpful 😊

[@AbisDen]

Thank you very much!

[@sasharey9160]

Thanks to your nifty vids, I've gone bag mad with my trusty Singer S14-78

[@AbisDen]

Oooh, Bag mad!! It's one of my favourite machines! :-) Have fun!

[@leslierhodes5467]

I have just acquired an over locker from my mum who has passed away 😢 I did not know that you could complete a task like this with such a machine. Am I right in saying that a surger creates a stronger stitch than a regular sowing machine excellent tutorial I shall watch your channel for more exciting projects

[@AbisDen]

The serger doesn’t create a stronger stitch, per say, but it is a strong stitch. I have made tight stretch wear, jeans, stuffed toys 🧸 and the stitch doesn’t pop or expose itself. So it works well with the correct settings x

[@carriefisher9310]

Thank you video very useful.

[@hollyberry2752]

OMG I bought a serger years ago never used it because I did know how I paid 50 dollars to a woman to show me how. I know how to tread but that is al. Thank you for showing this for us 🌷

[@AbisDen]

Not a lot of people use their serger to it's full potential, I have so much more to teach -Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@janicehoneymorgan6377]

Love you Abi xx

[@ceriwatkins6969]

how clear your instructions are fab

[@AbisDen]

Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@danielablahova5649]

beautiful tutorial with key details. THX :)

[@AbisDen]

Thank you 🪡✨

[@janiewarre9941]

Very nice instructions

[@AbisDen]

Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@shirleydevey7063]

I've had my serger a few months and only just started to use it. I watched your video, copied it step by step, and Hey Presto,,, I've made my first zip pouch on it!, thankyou so much.

[@carolcurtis2220]

Thank you for this project it was very easy to follow. One thing - when I was taught to sew - over 60 yrs ago I was told NEVER to knot thread when starting to hand sew. This is obviously something from the past as I see Debbie Shaw doing it all the time👎🏻

[@christinejones1778]

Love this cute purse. Great Christmas project too. I've just learnt to thread my serger so am looking forward to being creative with it. If I use a printed lining fabric which way on first step would I have to lay it over zip. Thanks for your help. Christine.

[@annak1371]

Thank you.

[@AbisDen]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sarahdeason493]

Love your tutorial ❣ U R Fabulous 🥰

[@AbisDen]

so are you :-)Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@janewright1247]

I have had my overlocker for about 4 years and I’m delighted with it and a great price, this week the timing has been knocked out ,I wasn’t going over anything thick, I have phoned two local repair places who both said if if needs a part they can’t help me, but they will still charge £80 so it looks like I will have to buy a new one 😢

[@AbisDen]

You can fix the timing yourself for free. Look for the timing videos on my channel. It’s so easy and if a part is broken, you may be able to repair it yourself. 💪🏽💕

[@dkadwoa4114]

Love your video 😍

[@AbisDen]

Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@mariajose5026]

Hello. I'm new in your channel. This is the first viedo i saw and i love it. 🙂🇵🇹 can't wait to see more. I have achieved my overlocker a week ago and dind't realize it could cut the zipper. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@AbisDen]

You’re welcome Maria

[@aynurunogunleriaustralia]

Nice tutorial. I have an overkocker and always have thread and needle issues. I don't use right needle for right fabric i guess. New subscriber is me 😁

[@vickisshop9008]

Thanks so much

[@robertanderson-ve1uv]

So very happy to find your reviews, I am a guy who has in past been able to do sewing, as well as use a machine, recently bought a UTEN 200 stitches machine, had no idea what to purchase at first but had I seen your review first I would have bought the one you were reviewing from ALDI not sure which was best but the way you review it makes me want to go and buy one, the one I bought had no reviews to follow and learnt th hard way, looking forward to following your chanlle. regards Robert.

[@fayewilson9143]

Thank you

[@joannerandell1654]

Looks. Great! Did you know you can disengage the knife so that it isn't able to cut? Check your instruction book it's usually very easy to do. Thanks for a great idea 😊

[@AbisDen]

😊

[@beckyward7261]

Thanks! I JUST bought that machine for myself!

[@saminakhan6232]

Hey Becky can you please tell me the store name where you bought your serger machine ?Iam actually looking to buy one .I am in Canada.

[@beckyward7261]

@@saminakhan6232 I got mine a Lidl - a german based grocery store.

[@AbisDen]

Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@fionamacdonald9620]

Fabulous, I"ve just bought my first overlocker after at least a decade of pondering the idea! Enjoyed this tutorial! Thank you!

[@romantsehay7354]

you did a good job i like it😍

[@AbisDen]

Thank you!

[@stitchintime4332]

I love your tutorials and have been recommending them to my sewing group friends here in Ireland. If using a patterned fabric for the lining, is it face up or face down?

[@macalcatzipenervi]

you have a very nice voice

[@AbisDen]

Thats a very kind thing to say, thank you :-)Glad to help. I have a Top Tips video coming soon, subscribe and hit that bell to get the notification :

[@Jivingjellyfish]

I am so happy to have found you. You are VERY clear in your descriptions. I have one very basic question. Do I need to use a stretch needle if I am sewing stretch fabrics with an overlocker? I am new to overlockers.

[@AbisDen]

Hi Ian, how exciting for you, and thank you. yes, use the correct needles to suit your fabrics, I don’t use overlocker needles however, they’re better used in coverstitch machines