How to Serge Without a Serger (Overlock/Overcast Stitches) | Sewing Therapy

[@thesilveragenda]

This is so brilliant Sara! I don't have a serger so these tips are very helpful to me. Did I spot the little pouch I embroidered for you in the background? 👀🥰🥰

[@SewingTherapy]

Hehe I'm glad you find my video helpful!!🥰 YES I'm treasuring the embroidered pouch you gave me! 😘😘💕

[@meganmorrow4288]

I know. I’m still a beginner at sewing machines. I always hand stitch.

[@hansmemling2311]

Straight to the point, no excessive talking, teaching by showing. Amazing!

[@SewingTherapy]

Thanks for your positive feedback! 🥰

[@theriverspath]

I don't even own a sewing machine, but here I am watching this calming content with my morning coffee.

[@SewingTherapy]

Hehe thank you for stopping by! Hope my video was well harmonized with your coffee time!😊

[@theriverspath]

@@SewingTherapy It was a lovely way to start my day.

[@galaxytrio]

Sara's manner and the music are so pleasant.

[@tracymorrison6273]

excellent ; now I don't need to buy one. Have all these stitches on my machine. Who would have thought this would be what I needed all along; ie. your video....

[@SewingTherapy]

Haha! I'm glad to hear! 😉❤

[@andyk4676]

I don't have the space or funds for a serger, I'm super happy to see there's a decent alternative for what I need. Thank you

[@earlschultz7880]

I just ran across your video & loved it, it was what I needed! I am a 72 year old guy who just started sewing and can use this information. Thanks so much!

[@SewingTherapy]

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy your new hobby! 🙌

[@christyhughes6632]

My mother used to do this whenever she made anything. Unfortunately I never had the forethought to learn from her. Never did understand how she got that serged edge. Thank you. That first representation is what she did 99% of the time.

[@SewingTherapy]

I am glad that it helps Christy. Always be safe and stay healthy! 🙂

[@wrestlerx8494]

I actually did consider doing something like this when I first learned to sew, but I felt like it would be wasting thread if I did the zig zag and then also did a straight line too. But I guess that is the only way to do it, lol 😆

[@myadvantures0426]

I’m so happy I finally found something so easy to help me as a beginner. I’m so new to sewing and always wonder how do professional makes the serger look so nice and simple. Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m going to save this video for future reference ❤

[@SewingTherapy]

You are so welcome! Happy to help! 🫶

[@greglorkowski9020]

Hi Sara, Thank you for sharing... These are great tips. All 4 overcast stitches look great and I'm sure are very functional. I'm a beginner, I have been doing repairs on my work jeans. But now I want to open them up so they cover my boot and won't allow saw chips from entering while I'm using my chainsaw. Can't wait to try this on my new machine the Husqvarna Viking Tribute 150 which is equivalent to the Husqvarna Viking opal 650. Of the four you have shown, I think my favorites are 1 & 4 looking at them from left to right.because they look to be the strongest. I was thinking about purchasing a surgery but now I think this is a great solution for my application... Can't wait to try it. Great job on the video!!! Stay Healthy.... Peace.

[@SewingTherapy]

Hope it works perfectly for your next project!👍💕

[@lightly_toasted]

I'm also in Vancouver!! Love to support local creators. Thanks for sharing!

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@debbievargas2920]

Thank you! As a beginner, I haven’t tackled making a shirt from scratch yet. After watching a bunch of tutorials I was disappointed to see that everyone was using a serger. This is great!

[@SewingTherapy]

Having a serger makes all sewing process much easier but this method can be a substitute! ☺️

[@emmalea2765]

Overcast foot??? Brilliant!! Thank you!

[@zacr4664]

You are the first video I have watched where you do the double overlock. THANK YOU!!!

[@SewingTherapy]

No problem! Hope this helps!

[@lmcsquaredgreendale3223]

Thank you for your very helpful video. My friends who own Sergers have been telling what nice clean edges I can get with a Serger compared to my Singer Sewing Machine. I use a very short stitched zigzag and it works fine. As of now the fabrics I work with are for my home. Drapes, blinds of various styles and I never work with stretchy fabrics as I've told them many times. It is a few years away for the grandbabies to start arriving so I have time to wait and watch for a good used Serger. I can now say that I received expert advice and all I need to do is buy a new presser foot. Thank you for saving me a small fortune and the headache of learning how to thread and maintain yet another machine.

[@Widespread-Panic]

Wow! You're such a great teacher!

[@mossdance1487]

Thank you for your easy to follow and beautiful sewing videos! I am just getting back into sewing after many years and feel I have a trusted guide. I’m very grateful for what you share!

[@SewingTherapy]

Welcome back! I’m so glad to hear how you feel about my videos! 💕

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

Thank you for the video! This is the most detailed demonstration on how to serge with just a sewing machine.

[@SewingTherapy]

Thanks for watching! Just hoping my video helped!

[@berniecelee5062]

Thank you VERY MUCH 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I have an overcast foot and singer 4452 , and I have used it and I didn’t know about the last stitch , using S1 . OMG ….i am going to use this method going forward . I couldn’t make the business case to buy a serger. I only picked up sewing in 2020 making face masks and moved up to making household kitchen towels, eco grocery bags (since we outlawed plastic bags ) ….I am just dipping my toes into making pants . I am glad your video popped up for me to check out . Going to check out your channel ….😊

[@SewingTherapy]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful!😊🤍

[@mariondieleman5926]

I am getting back into clothing sewing. I am really enjoying your videos!

[@kimberlycooper4170]

Thank you for the new ideas! So far, I've been using the overcast foot while zigzagging along the edge. I haven't needed to cut off the edge after doing this.

[@ChiamakaKathryn]

@kimberlycooper4170, thanks for sharing. I was wondering if I could use the overcast foot if my sewing machine does not have the other stitiches she used after the zig zag and straight stitch

[@elainatyson7045]

​@ChiamakaKathryn I use it all the time for sewing bag straps because it gets really close to the edge.

[@VTgirlandherbeagles]

Thank you so much for this video. Purchasing another machine after spending so much on my Juki was a limiting factor for me when I started thinking about sewing some apparel for myself.

[@SewingTherapy]

You are so welcome!☺️

[@jvin248]

I prefer using 1950s and 1960s all steel vintage machines. Straight stitch-only models and maybe early zig-zag. I've finished seams with zigzag cast over the raw edges or used French seams. I don't think we need to copy factory sergers for appearance, just achieve the non-fraying function.

[@bbrosser694]

Thanks!

[@dianneunderwood8456]

Yes I actually purchased a kit of presser feet which included an overcast foot for my older (1981) Singer 860. I prefer to use the stitch you used (2nd from last one illustrated) as it makes a nicely finished edge. The foot helps to keep the stitching even from side to side - much better than trying to use the all-purpose foot that came with the machine. Thank you for demonstrating these techniques as I do not have the space to also have a serger in my sewing area.

[@SewingTherapy]

🙌🙌🫶

[@Anna-ev8yh]

Thank you so much! I was looking at spending tons of money but now I just need the overlock foot!

[@CyniaCBeeBee91]

Thank you so much for this video! The shots of the settings you use on your sewing machine were the cherry on top. So helpful. Can’t thank you enough.

[@SewingTherapy]

Aww So sweet of you to give me such feedback! Glad to hear it helped!❤

[@diamond92linda]

This is amazing thank you so much for this tutorial! I’m working with frayed edges and want a professional look! I will try out these methods I’m so excited!

[@SewingTherapy]

😁 Thanks for watching! Hope my method helps on what you want to achieve!

[@ethelryan257]

You might have noticed how careful she is not to force the fabric into the feed nor to pull it from the back. The machine is going backwards and forwards on the last two overcast stitches. She is just guiding the fabric and letting the machine feed it at it's own speed.

[@MrDynamik1]

I like your quick video format and style on this one. This video was very helpful for me, thank you.

[@jensmail7]

Thank you very much!! I will be using the stitches because I do not have a serger. Thank you as well for showing what presser foot to use!!

[@franceskushner188]

Anther wonderful video. I’ve been zig-zagging right at the edge of my seam but frays the edge of fabric while enclosing it. Your version solves that problem with a more secure, professional look. I’m going to sit down at my machine and sample your three non-serger finishes. Thank you.

[@SewingTherapy]

Glad to hear you solved the issu after watching my video! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@juliefrechette7562]

...me too 🙂

[@BinngBongg]

Amazing video! Now I know what the s1 and s2 are on my machine, and I can save $200! Thank you so much!

[@dr.y.joyharris-smith5222]

Thank you for this video! I liked both but I think the overcast presser foot is a tighter stitch. I can’t wait to try it.

[@yanacshell]

This is the best video I've seen about this. So simple and clear and easy to see.. I also love the peaceful aesthetic too💕🍃.

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked my video! ❤

[@sherryhearington9027]

Thanks for this video. I don't have a serge & I have several presser feet that I don't know how to use. Thanks again!

[@SewingTherapy]

You're welcome! Stay tuned as I'm planning on making more videos on the presser feet!😉

[@okirp3613]

I love your channel. I was thinking of purchasing a serger but now I can wait.

[@SewingTherapy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Mrspatriciafry]

Very good and clear. I am learning to sew (@53) using KZbin and love it. Trying to make a vest out of polar fleece type blanket and it's is making a mess need to serge edges. Great info. Fellow Canadian in Niagara on the Lake Ontario. Use to live in Clearbrooke/Abbotsford BC. Don't miss the rain.

[@SewingTherapy]

😊🫶

[@boscojacko2485]

Very nice. Clear concise. Subscribed, I learned, I'm a beginner

[@SewingTherapy]

Welcome aboard!

[@ijzafar4090]

Hi you are so cute I also live in Vancouver b.c. and you speak english so well and cutely like hit the notification button

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you so much!❤☺

[@karenmuhi8147]

I really like how u did the zigzag stitch. To all the videos I saw, only your idea make sense to me. Thank you!

[@SewingTherapy]

I'm so glad to hear! ❤

[@BearMeOut]

Very nice Love the sewing instructions

[@SewingTherapy]

🥰🩷

[@cutflower36]

thanks, i had this foot and never used it, tried to do over lock stitches with plain foot. thank you

[@ThatgurlLe]

The overcast presser foot is a genius creation i am still not great at sewing thanks for this. Video you are 🔑 💖

[@SewingTherapy]

😊💛 I'm glad to hear!

[@ArlenePMCM]

Very nice instruction. I use your fourth and final method, extremely close to the edge. Thank you!

[@SewingTherapy]

Excellent!! 👍👍

[@imanawaseem1747]

Thank you for easy explanation! My machine doesnt have the second edger foot stitch but I think first stitch will work.

[@BuburMummy]

Thank you 😊. I’m making a summer top and your sewing videos help me to learn about sewing.

[@SewingTherapy]

Yay! Happy to hear! Happy sewing!

[@jonathanbailey5896]

Thanks for your video I appreciate it. I think the best way to search without serger is with a serger foot for the current machine that you have.

[@owlbefine8910]

This is so helpful. I thought I needed a serger.

[@ChiamakaKathryn]

Thank you for sharing these ideas through your video.

[@samfraizer12]

This was incredibly informative and also relaxing 😌

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you found it relaxing!😄❤

[@jenioakes]

This is fantastic! Very helpful!

[@rosemaldonado6596]

Just found you and I have the 4452 singer . Thank you loving your videos thanks for the closeups so helpful.

[@eugenetswong]

Hello from Surrey, BC! Thank you for sharing.

[@SewingTherapy]

Hi! 👋 You’re sooo welcome !

[@nancynewman6592]

Thank you! This was so informative 😃 🇨🇦

[@SewingTherapy]

You're welcome! Glad you found my video helpful!

[@karenlowes7802]

Very insightful video! I am subscribing!

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you!

[@deannzemma472]

I can’t wait to see your next video! It’s already so helpful :)

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you, Zemma!❤

[@arianasymone2495]

this really does feel like therapy! thank you.

[@SewingTherapy]

Glad you think so!🤭

[@christinezemaitaitis7016]

Hi Sarah, thank you darling ! You are awesome !!!

[@SewingTherapy]

😘😘

[@numa.k]

Thank you for this! Took some trial and error but it worked out 😁

[@apdronite6202]

Thanks for the idea

[@SewingTherapy]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@nancys.5968]

Very helpful! Thank you for posting this. I have a serger but am currently waiting on a small part for it, so I thought my sewing had come to a halt. Now I have a backup plan! 😄

[@SewingTherapy]

Haha I hope you find your favorite method to serge without a serger when it isn’t home!

[@_yussra]

she’s so adorable omg

[@plinkthecat8543]

Excellent!!!! So happy I found your channel!

[@shobhapatwardhan8389]

Very very nice video... Thank you so much... How to over lock failing fabric when stitching shoulder

[@sommerk]

Hey Sara! Thank you so much! This video helps alot. Been battling to own a serger machine but most of them are too expensive. Thank you!! 💕

[@SewingTherapy]

I'm glad to hear!! ❤❤

[@EthelAchim]

Thank you so much, I will definitely use them 👍💛💯

[@SewingTherapy]

I hope these methods work for you!

[@EthelAchim]

@@SewingTherapy Yes thank you very much

[@chrissyt2023]

Great information (thank you!) very clear and short demonstration. You answered my question 😊💐

[@SewingTherapy]

I’m glad to hear my video answered your answer! ☺️👍Thanks for watching!

[@hilaryhamm9161]

Thank you. This is good information to know.

[@SewingTherapy]

😊😊👍👍

[@mcpinelo]

Thank you for the tips, was very helpful.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

The last way that you showed. I did before I got a serger 28 years ago. My mother and aunts had me hand sew with an overcast stitch to finish seams. School taught me to do pinking sheers. College taught me to use a serger and how to do couture sewing. Mostly use the serger for seam finishing or seaming knit fabrics these days. Wish I could overlock with my serger but maybe when I'm no longer poor, I will buy one.

[@SewingTherapy]

Sewing life becomes much easier with a serger! 😊

[@bohemiansusan2897]

@@SewingTherapy that it does and I don't see why so many people are intimidated by them. They really are easy and uncomplicated. My previous reply was supposed to be a cover stitch, which would be nice. Perhaps the next one will have that feature.

[@xueli7543]

Very useful!!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@SewingTherapy]

I'm glad you find it useful!😘

[@SStyleDeJa9955]

Thank you Sam this helped a lot

[@SewingTherapy]

Glad to hear!

[@Fluentincat]

Extremely helpful thankyou so much! 🙏🌠

[@SewingTherapy]

You're so welcome! Glad my video was helpful!

[@carolethelyagur103]

This is very nice.... Have all this stitches..... 😍👍

[@cakesglenn1354]

Brilliant!! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@SewingTherapy]

You're welcome! Hope this tutorial helps!

[@chandimakuyana9033]

Thank you so much for showing the various stiches on different Singer machines! I am trying to decide the best Singer machine to buy and this just helped a lot! Do you have tutorials on how to sew t-shirts on a Singer Heavy Duty machine? Or which Singer machine do you recommend for this? Thanks so much!

[@sobreira-martyndesign3317]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@SewingTherapy]

You're welcome!

[@drasiella]

My favorite? Rolled hem, cuz Im lazy and unskilled lol. My favorite of examples in the video is 2.

[@bimirabu]

I have one of the machines from this brand! Zigzagging never worked for me as a seam finish, but I see now I was doing it wrong all along. 🤭 Anywho! Got my overcast foot on the way LOL

[@SewingTherapy]

Haha that’s great you can do finish seams on your machine now! 👍

[@ashleygant3641]

So smart the first one and last ones are the best! Ty! New subbie

[@SewingTherapy]

Thanks for subscribing! 😊And happy sewing!

[@wisecanadianwoman]

Sara, thanks so much for your videos they are a real help! ❤

[@SewingTherapy]

I'm so glad to hear ! Happy sewing! 🤍

[@hendowg713]

Great video, and know is half the battle, thanks

[@ruzenkamichaligova3862]

Thank you so much for this video! ❤️ I have been struggling with the finishing of the edges for quite a while now. You've helped me very very much with these tricks. Thanks again 🙏

[@SewingTherapy]

You're welcome! So glad to hear my video was helpful!😉

[@gsr7772]

Great video because I don’t have a serger! Stay safe, my dear! ❤️

[@SewingTherapy]

I'm glad that my video can be helpful! Thank you! You keep staying safe as well! 😘

[@lucadelph4814]

Hi! Thank you for the video! I'm new to sewing, and I would like to know how to secure/lock the start and the end of the #15 stitch. Thank you!

[@charlottehall9772]

Thank you; this is so helpful!

[@88Redholix]

Thank you for such helpful video! Do I need to reverse/reinforce zigzag or overcast stitches?

[@SewingTherapy]

Usually the both sides of serging area go inside the stitches so you don't need to worry about. But you might need to secure the both ends by backstitching for some cases such as the hem or armholes. You can just tie the threads at the beginning and the end if you prefer neat look! 😊

[@ERROR-404-h4u]

It did help, thank you..

[@SewingTherapy]

You're welcome!

[@marilamar821]

We have the same machine! Been dreaming of getting the Juki serger with vacuum but the price is just too much. I’m getting the overlock presser foot for now✨ thanks for the video!

[@SewingTherapy]

Serger with vacuum sounds amazing though!😅

[@soniagonzales9144]

Super video! 🤗 thanks 👍

[@SewingTherapy]

Thanks for watching!

[@csifan52]

This is very helpful! Thank you!!!

[@carlajohnson8574]

Thank you

[@SewingTherapy]

You're welcome!

[@braveheart977]

Thank you. Very good video👍

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you!!💕

[@nurfarahalya1286]

this is soo helpful in many ways, thank you so muchhh🙆🏼‍♀️🙆🏼‍♀️🤍

[@SewingTherapy]

😘🙏❤

[@yolandadicostanzo1347]

Love your videos, they are soooo helpful.

[@SewingTherapy]

I'm glad you found my video helpful!😉

[@LouLouCatchoo]

This was SO helpful! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@deborahdettor1694]

Thanks so much for sharing this!!! Very helpful!😊❤️🔆

[@SewingTherapy]

I'm glad you found my video helpful! :) Stay safe!

[@chrisball3634]

Thank you for that...👍👍👍👍

[@DIYFashionAllergyLife]

So helpful and simple to understand. 😊can’t wait to try it

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you very much! I am glad the tutorial helps!

[@ineedsunshine]

This is great, but I do have two follow-up questions: 1) what exactly does the special foot achieve that a regular foot does not, except that it may be easier to follow the fabric edge? 2) will this also help with stretchy fabric, e.g. jersey? I have so much jersey I would like to upcycle...

[@Raheela365]

Thanks dear!! ❤