The Wave Flatlock Stitch

[@shaminnaicker7637]

I love this flatlock wave stitch. I use it in place of the regular wave stitch, even as an edge finish. I find the back behaves better and doesn't pull up the needle stitches. Thank you Gail, I love your videos.

[@MKBuddy1]

Your videos are so informative!!! Thank you so much for sharing them to us!!!!!!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

MK Buddy thanks for watching. I love sharing because I’m inspired by all of you !

[@conniehavens3681]

Great video! Easy to follow.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Connie. Let me know if you have any questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@joycedollar1198]

So excited to try this. I have a white speedylock 4 thread serger. Your explanation sound like my machine can do it. Thank you great video watched 10 times already.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Joyce, the wavestitch is a Babylock machine stitch but you might be able to replicAte it manually on your machine. Keep me posted on your results!

[@joycedollar1198]

@@GailPatriceDesign got it all threaded and it serged but no wave. What babylock do I need? Maybe just use my white for overclock and rolled hem.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@joycedollar1198 Hi Joyce, Find a Babylock dealer near you or look at their website: babylock.com for the various serger models that have the wave stitch feature. Let me know if you need help and I'll be right here! Thanks.

[@cristenmcc4326]

What a gorgeous stitch! I actually used the right needle, no special foot, and let the knife cut the fabric. Turned out perfectly flat and fabulous. Thank you SO much for sharing this. You've gained a new subscriber!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Christen-it is a beautiful stitch and very versatile. Glad you love it too and thanks for subscribing!

[@GooglingMom]

Beautiful stitch, Gail! Thank you for another fantastic video. Whoever is recording with the camera is doing a fantastic job on all your videos! They are some of the best I've seen.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Margaret Ann thanks very much! I’ll relay your lovely compliment to my talented videographer, Megan. Thanks for watching !

[@nadinedonovan989]

I did this by following along with your video- it came out great! Thank you for sharing😊

[@GailPatriceDesign]

I so glad the Tip clip was helpful. Threading the machine for the wave flatlock can be a bit tricky so thanks for watching, Nadine!

[@sewciety5119]

I LOVE this stitch! Thank you SO MUCH!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@KarenQuilts4Fun]

This is an awesome stitch-I love it

[@GailPatriceDesign]

It is beautiful, isn’t it? Thanks for watching Karen!

[@judyrich1052]

I love this! Our local sewing center did a class using this stitch but I am so happy to have a video to review for threading!! I did this stitch on a placemat and got rave reviews from my sewing friends. I wish I could post a picture. I am so excited about this stitch!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Judy Rich Hi Judy, I’m excited about it too-so many beautiful ways to embellish all sorts of projects! Send me a pic of your stitch and I’ll be delighted to post it on my Instagram and Facebook pages (with your permission). Thanks!

[@kchart47]

Do all serger brands/models do a wave-flatlock stitch? I have a Juki MO2000. Thanks for your video. You are a wonderful teacher and an inspirational artist 😀

[@GailPatriceDesign]

The wave stitch was developed by Babylock and is built into some of their higher priced models. Technically if you have tension adjustments on your machine, you can create a wave stitch but I’ve never had great results when I’ve tried it. It requires precise timing for even patterns. Glad you find the videos helpful and let me know if you need help with anything in particular. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@shannona6533]

Thanks for another great video! I’m currently making a bunch of throw pillows and am going to try this as a different embellishment.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Shannon A the wave flatlock will be spectacular on your pillows. Thanks for watching!

[@bernicecloete4245]

Gail this is awesome! Thanks!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Glad you like it, Bernice and thanks for watching!

[@irenemoreaux4446]

I can’t wait to try this beautiful stitch. Thank you VERY MUCH.

[@jeanarcher3572]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks for watching Jean!

[@irmtrautpfabe901]

What a beautiful way for the flatlock and beautiful explained love love it thank you Gail

[@GailPatriceDesign]

irmtraut pfabe thanks Irma !

[@christinei5490]

Can you do this on a normal overlocker or is it done on a coverstitch machine

[@honeywell891]

OMG, OMG. Gail, this is so beautiful or exquisite I might add. I follow your videos as much as I can and each time I do, I find something more beautiful. Can that be! Now, are you using a serger or a flatlock machine? Can this stitch be done on a serger only? Please say yeah!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Fran Perks hi Fran, YEAH! I’m stitching on Babylock Triumph serger. Babylock has 4-thread sergers with the wave stitch also. It’s a gorgeous stitch and looks beautiful on garments too. Thanks for watching!

[@honeywell891]

@@GailPatriceDesign So - This wave stitch can only be made with a Babylock serger. Could I try your instructions on my BROTHER 1034d.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Fran Perks you won’t get a wave stitch but go to my Tip Clip on the Flatlock Stitch with the lace applicator foot. You’ll be able to do that one on your 1034D. If you don’t have the special foot, lock the blade. Let me know if you need help. Position the fabric fold just left of the right needle indicator ridge on toe of the foot. Let me know if you need help-thanks!

[@jeanarcher3572]

Hi! I tried this technique today on my Babylock Enlighten serger. After making adjustments to stitch length and width, I think I got it. However the stitching doesn’t lay absolutely flat, just mostly flat. Also, I discovered I ca do the wave stitch using the left needle. Now I need some lessons on using some of the presser feet. Thank for your wonderful videos.👌

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Jean, I’ve always used the left needle and never had a problem. The stitch won’t be totally flat but when you press it (use a press cloth😉), it will look great! Let me know if you have more questions. There are lots of Tip Clips on specialty feet and attachments, but let me know if you need help. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@cristenmcc4326]

I used the right needle, and it came out completely flat!

[@angelawilcox2192]

Can you show wave stitch decorating necklines on clothing and hems

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Angela, I have used the Wave Flatlock Stitch to join pieces of fabric. To embellish necklines and hems use the the regular wave stitch. Here's a link to that Tip Clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKmVnWh7mLJld7M. Thanks for watching!

[@krystleroy3068]

I just was practicing yesterday on the flatlock stitch I was using my old serger because my didn’t want to put the thread in my ports and found out it used In the needle lol 😂 took me 20 mins to figure it out on the evolution lol I wasted 3 hours on old funlock 006d lol

[@krystleroy3068]

I was using messy threads

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Krystle, Your time wasn't wasted because you learned something from experimenting. Those"lessons" are the ones we don't forget!😉

[@maryannduplaga6508]

Does this wave stitch need to be sewn on a fold of fabric? Can you use it on the edge of 2 pieces of fabric put together wrong sides together? Love this flatlock wave for the inside edges of a 10 minute table runner!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Mary, You can definitely use to join 2 pieces of fabric together. It's a beautiful stitch for lots of construction detail and embellishment, all in one! Thanks for watching.

[@maryannduplaga6508]

@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you Gail for getting back to me so quickly! would you still use the lace applicator foot to join to seperate pieces of fabric? I am fairly new to serging and love learning all these beautiful things!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

The lace applicator foot is very versatile, so yes, it's a wonderful guide for your fabric edges. You should test to get the correct position for the guide. It's the most accurate (and easiest) way to get a perfect result!@@maryannduplaga6508

[@trirain146]

Thank you for your fantastic videos. Would it be possible on Acclaim (4-thread serger only machine)?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Jitka, Yes you can do the flatlock wave stitch on your Acclaim. Here is the link to that Tip Clip.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpyxfZdvpKyUsKc The threading route is very funky so you have to really pay attention to each thread in the video. Let me know if you need help because it's super cool! Thanks for watching.

[@SewSweta]

Thanks Gail..beautiful stitch. I do have a question ..if I want the stitch around a mat will it do well around the corners. Is there a trick to that?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Sweta, if you’re planning to use the wave stitch to finish the edges, you’ll want to use the regular wave stitch, not the flatlock version. And I would stitch each edge separately. Not sure how good the wave will look on a continuous corner. But if you want to experiment, try it out on scrap fabric. It might look fabulous! And keep us all posted...I never say never to (almost) anything creative. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@Tracks777]

amazing stuff

[@aine7495]

Hi Gail, is there a way of getting this effect if you do not have the wave button. I have a Janome air thread 2000D serger

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Alne, That's a great serger, but as far as I know, it won't do the wave flatlock stitch. But a reverse flatlock woven with ribbon or decorative fibers is a beautiful embellishment for any type of project. If you need help, let me know. And if you watch my FAbulous Flatlock and Pintuck Placemat video, you'll get lots of embellishment ideas that your Janome 2000D will do beautifully! Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@pollygong]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing :o)

[@leighh5435]

Can I create a 'Wave Stitch' on Baby Lock Victory. It doesn't have a 'Wave Stitch' selector.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Leigh, you need the “wave” selector to do that stitch. The Victory doesn’t have that feature but you can do lots of other beautiful stitches. Thanks for watching !

[@cathyreay8127]

Is there another way to accomplish this if you don't have a WAVE setting??

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Cathy, I don't think there is an alternative method to create the wave flatlock stitch. If I ever figure out how to do a workaround, I'll post a video. Sorry I can't help you but thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@judyrich1052]

You know I love this stitch but now I am trying to do this stitch to attach a zipper. I tried using the cording foot for the zipper as suggested in another clip tip but not having much success. With the regular foot, I have better success. Maybe I am trying to combine too many techniques. Any suggestions?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Use the standard foot instead of the P5 foot. Thanks!

[@vickipickelman2917]

Gail, I have successfully mastered this beautiful flat lock wave stitch on woven fabric. I tried to use it on a ponte knit, setting my differential at 1.5 but, it’s just too tight to get it to lay flat. Any suggestions?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Vicki, Ponte knit fabric is "beefy" and it is probably a little too thick to lay flat under the stitch. The wave flatlock is better suited to lighter weight knit and woven fabrics that don't consume as much space under the threads. My only suggestion would be to try moving the fabric slightly further left of the knife to see if it helps.Sorry not to have a perfect solution for you:-( But thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@vickipickelman2917]

@@GailPatriceDesign thank you! I messed around with it and actually got it to work! Big duh here, I had forgotten how one needs to move the fabric to the left to allow for an overhang of threads. Looks good. Thank you

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@vickipickelman2917 glad that worked for you. It’s frustrating when a stitch doesn’t look perfect the first time. But it’s an opportunity to learn and we never forget what we figure out from having to re-work a technique. Thanks for letting us all know that persistence pays off!

[@eleanordeshane9400]

Will give it a try, Question on different thing. am having trouble with threading the chain stitch on the evolution. which way does he thread go through the first guild inside out or outside in , sounds like a crazy question but cant make my threads look right

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Eleanor, It's not a crazy question. If you're referring to the upright silver guide with the big hole, the thread goes from outside to inside. Then keep it inside as you guide it to the back then "over the bunny hill" in the front of the machine. Let me know if you need more help. You can also email me: [e-mail]. Thanks for watching!

[@ronig81]

How can I do this on a BERNINA L850

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Veronica, the wave stitch is a Babylock stitch. The L850 won't do this stitch-sorry. Thanks for watching!

[@myrnajohnson3164]

Can this be done on the evolution?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Myrna Johnson hi Myrna, yes it can. Follow the steps and threading instructions and you’ll have the wave flatlock stitch. Thanks for watching!

[@myrnajohnson3164]

And what if you don't have a lace applicator foot?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Myrna, You can still definitely do this stitch. Try aligning your fabric fold with the right needle indicator ride on the toe of the presser foot and lock your knife. The position of the fold is variable depending on the thickness of the fabric. But try that suggestion first, then experiment moving the fold right or left. Let me know if you need more help-I'm right here. Thanks and stay safe!

[@samanthawilliams4690]

@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you. I'll give it a try. I love the wave stitch.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@samanthawilliams4690 Let me know if you have more questions-I love the wave stitch too!

[@dcwatashi]

Gee, where have you been?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

dcwatashi I’ve been right here-glad you found me and thanks for watching!

[@dcwatashi]

Gail Yellen wish I had a baby lock, enjoy watching your videos anyway

[@GailPatriceDesign]

dcwatashi many of the techniques I show in Serger Tip Clips can be done on different brands and serger models. Babylock is the only brand with the wave stitch. But many have a variety of specialty feet and accessories that might look slightly different than mine, but work on the same principles. I’ll be happy to help you with any questions and figure out “work arounds” on your machine. I want anyone who owns a serger to love it as much as I do!

[@dcwatashi]

Gail Yellen Thanks, you’ve helped me before when I first got my Singer Serger. I don’t use it enough, sad to say. I remember someone saying that you shouldn’t put your sewing machine away because you wont’ use it. My serger is tucked away in a cubbyhole in one of those IKEA cube storage units. Guess it’s time to put it on my craft table!!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Ok, today’s the day to get your serger out, dust it off (of vacuum it’s out) and Serge something! In workshops I always say you have to practice to get better...and you will! (Isn’t that annoying?!)

[@marthaunger9914]

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