How to Use a Serger for Beginners - It's Easier Than You Think!

[@thatsnotfunnymrskatie]

Oh my word what a lifesaver you are. Thank you for making this and helping me stop having a heart attack on my first serging project!

[@SewPDF]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@asdominguez4341]

What a great tutorial!! I spent the morning watching serger tutorials. This was my favorite. Thank you!!

[@SewPDF]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for commenting!

[@DebbieHursh]

This was so very helpful!!! I just bought a serger and yours is the best video I have watched! I'm new to sewing as well and I couldn't have done anything without the invaluable tutorials for people like you! THANK YOU! I look forward to watching more of your videos!

[@SewPDF]

You are so welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@roaminghereandthere]

You are one amazing teacher... Everything is explained in a very clear manner...thank you soooo much!!

[@SewPDF]

Aw, thank you so much, I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@KSMP]

Great video! I'm a new serger owner and definitely reticent about using it. The one thing I can't wrap my head around is figuring out seam allowance and how to line up the fabric with the different guide lines on the machine.

[@SewPDF]

Yeah that can be tricky, some machine's guides aren't very well marked. Personally I do mine by eye - if you don't cut anything off, that's 1/4" seam allowance. To do 3/8" you're cutting off a thin sliver, about half the width of the remaining seam. To do 1/2" you're cutting off the same amount as what remains in the seam.

[@katielove9932]

You are a fantastic teacher to watch! We have a new top-of-the-line Babylock air threader serger that has sat in the closet for 18 years. I love serging on clothes but am intimidated by the lower looping. Don't want to jam anything. Otherwise, I tried the serger years ago, and it was fun to use.

[@SewPDF]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the compliment! I hope this inspires you to take your serger out and have some fun with it :)

[@pamelaashley181]

Sewing for 25 years??? I thought you were about 25!!!

[@SewPDF]

Ha, that is lovely to hear, thank you - I just turned 40!! I started sewing in high school.

[@goatviewent1350]

She’s been sewing since she was born 😂

[@__-hh3gt]

@@goatviewent1350 Why you degrade others. Be polite.

[@goatviewent1350]

@@__-hh3gt what are you talking about? If anything I complimented her by saying she looks 25, what are you on?

[@ctricac1d608]

@@__-hh3gt why is that degrading??

[@miaseh1]

Haven’t really sewn in years and am about to make 20+ aprons and scarves. So now I have a serger to help with the project. This video was very very helpful, right up to the very end.

[@SewPDF]

I'm so glad it helped! Good luck with your project!

[@KTquiltsandsews]

thank you. you went just at the right pace. I'm glad I bought a serger :)

[@SewPDF]

Great to hear! Glad I could help :)

[@martinemoran3752]

This was so helpful! I've wanted one for years but was afraid of buying one. I happened to mention this to my MIL, and she gave me the one she bought -- a Singer -- that she never used! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@SewPDF]

Glad it was helpful!

[@terristeinback6801]

Thank you. I’m guilty of having a serger in a box for about 6 months. Bought it second hand and it has no manual. I didn’t have a clue. Your video was so helpful. Not ready to go to town yet but your video answered a lot of questions. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SewPDF]

Glad I could help!

[@JackieD3924]

Excellent instructions, thank you 👍

[@SewPDF]

You're welcome, glad it was helpful!

[@mariagharooni1629]

Good tuition but really need to see the rolled hem PLEASE

[@SewPDF]

I will try to get a rolled hem video made later this year - unfortunately my machines are packed away at the moment as I am moving this summer!

[@3uca1yptus314]

I feel so much more confident now! Thank you ❤

[@SewPDF]

You're so welcome!

[@christinebaldsing5349]

Very good instructions 👍

[@SewPDF]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oliverg6864]

Thanks I found this really helpful!

[@SewPDF]

You're welcome, I'm glad it helped!

[@lynnebizlyne436]

Excellent video tutorial / instructional. You are very informative and clear in speaking. Thank you for sharing. I am in research mode about getting a serger and I truly appreciate your video.

[@SewPDF]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ablong6134]

Your are an incredible teacher!! Thank you!

[@SewPDF]

Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@karenhasson8156]

Thank you, I was gifted a hand me down serger, and felt intimidated to use it. I'm going to watch more videos and experiment with it.!

[@SewPDF]

You can do it! Best of luck!

[@4KConelove]

I just bought one and need to make sure it works, as I picked it up at a Goodwill and only get a week to get a refund. I hope to finish off edges of fabrics so I can make handkerchiefs, scarves and simple clothing patterns. I hope I can learn asap. Thanks for your tutorial ❤ It’ s Pfaff Lobbylock and came with specific colors which are colorcoded for some reason to the location the thread goes into in the machine. It didnt even come with it’s manual but there’s one online. I’ve use a sewing machine for decades some 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 I can pick this up quickly enough.

[@SewPDF]

I hope it works well for you! Usually they come color coded when they are brand new, hopefully you snagged a great deal on a machine that has never been used!

[@ingeneren]

Where did you find the commercial cones of thread? I go through the standard size pretty fast! Thank you 😊

[@SewPDF]

My mother-in-law bought them and then gave them to me because they didn't fit on her serger - sorry, I'm not sure where she got them! But we're in Canada so I'm not sure it would help you anyways.

[@melaniehall5249]

Such a helpful video!

[@SewPDF]

Glad it helped!

[@kittys.2870]

I want my garments to be as nice looking inside as outside. More professionally appearing.

[@SewPDF]

For sure!

[@Just.The.Next.Step.]

Thank you, God bless you ✝️🙏🏻

[@SewPDF]

You are so welcome!

[@paula1758]

Rolled hem!!!!

[@SewPDF]

Thanks, will add that to the list for new videos!

[@franug]

Thanks! I got a second-hand Janome serger today, but I haven't bought cones for it yet. Can't wait to start. This video is pretty useful; I watched a video from the brand, but this explains more

[@SewPDF]

Glad it was helpful, have fun with your new serger!!

[@geraldinemurch2039]

Also it is much quicker and much easer to use tooth floss to thread the loopers ( Stitch fingers ) than with tweezers.

[@SewPDF]

Oh interesting, great tip!

[@shirleyontiveros612]

Yes, my surgery did really intimidate me when I first started using it. However, I learned to just jump in and start using it now I am so proficient with it then I have to keep telling myself to be very careful how close I get to the needles and blades. Lol.

[@SewPDF]

Good advice!! I think we are all intimidated at first haha

[@kathleenmeaney4130]

Hi, could I ask if there is an easier way to tread the needles?

[@SewPDF]

Sorry I don't think I can help as I've always preferred to thread needles manually, I don't use any of the fancy threading tools, just tweezers.

[@vlcope]

How do you sew a blanket stitch on a brother 1034d serger?

[@SewPDF]

Sorry I have never sewn a blanket stitch on a serger. Try searching for that specifically (blanket stitch on brother 1034d serger) and hopefully there will be something to help you

[@YasuTaniina]

Yep. I've been using sewing machines since I was 6 or 7, I'm 33 now. Someone gave me a used surger a couple years ago and its been sitting there unused because I'm sort of intimidated. Theres no manual or anything, just the spools and the machine really

[@SewPDF]

If you can find the model number on the machine, you may be able to find a PDF of the manual online!

[@Jin04115]

Great video. New subbie.

[@SewPDF]

Welcome!!

[@peteh4122]

I hate my serger. I honestly dont feel like i can control it no matter what i try. I've watched a million videos and i get it in principle but i just dont seem to be able to control it to just sew straight. Using the seam guides are useless as you can't really line up the edge accurately as the machine is so fast even when you are going slow. I feel so much more control over using a sewing machine but the serger is just crazy and i want to be good at it 😢

[@SewPDF]

It does move much faster and it takes practice, I would recommend practicing on scraps. It's also possible your machine may have an issue feeding fabric straight and need service, but it's hard to say

[@etanaf]

This video didn’t help me make the first test sewing. I still don’t know how to start sewing.

[@SewPDF]

I would suggest watching a video on how to thread your specific serger. At the end they should show you how to "chain off" once it's threaded. From there you can use it as shown in this video to sew seams.

[@ClaireCourtemanche-s6s]

I cannot keep up with all the reading she is doing. The threading area was too dark I could not see where she was feeding the thread! Need more lighting. Not for beginners and to fast. I won't recommend it.

[@SewPDF]

The threading section was intended to be a very quick overview as every machine will be different in the specifics. I highly recommend searching for a threading video for your specific model of serger.

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

Oh my goodness all my life I have wanted a serger, and as you said I got it and I sat there and looked at it and was terrified. Lol so of course, KZbin to the rescue. And I found you, you may not know this but right now you have become my very best friend. Thank you for these wonderfully patient videos. They are worth their weight in gold. 😘💕🥰❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@SewPDF]

You are so welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@pamelaliebelt9967]

Your tutorial is excellent!

[@SewPDF]

Thank you!

[@terripigg5933]

Hello, can you, or have you done a video for a rolled hem? This video is great!

[@SewPDF]

Not yet but it's on the list!

[@elaine58100]

Great video! I get confused with the seam allowance measurements shown on the right. Am I supposed to line my fabric up with them? They just seem a little far off to me. If anyone can help I would be really grateful. Thank you

[@SewPDF]

To be totally honest I find the markings on my serger confusing too, I just eyeball it. A serged seam width is approximately 1/4" wide, so for a pattern with 1/4" seam allowance, I align with the knife and don't cut anything off. For 3/8" I cut off the equivalent of half the seam width, and for 1/2" I cut off the same amount as the seam width. With the seam width right there to compare against, I find it pretty easy to do it by sight. If you struggle though, you could measure it out yourself and put some tape to mark it.

[@jimpollock7361]

This video is great! The explainations were well thought out especially for a beginner. Less scary now...

[@SewPDF]

Thank you, so glad it was helpful!

[@patriciabarnes3582]

What a great tutorial! But when you get the chance to show us more about the Rolled hem please!

[@SewPDF]

Thank you! I am moving next week so hopefully once we settle in I'll have more time for new videos :)

[@jenandtrace]

Great tutorial......I've subscribed! Thankyou sooooooooo much!

[@SewPDF]

Welcome!

[@TheNursegal]

Would love a rolled hem video

[@SewPDF]

It's on the list!

[@Eyelash40]

Please do a vid on narrow rolled hem. Love this vid, thank you!

[@SewPDF]

Noted! Thanks for watching!

[@dreamchaser003]

Thank you, this was really helpful!

[@SewPDF]

I'm so glad!

[@tinadeatherage3067]

Excellent overview!!

[@SewPDF]

Glad you liked it!

[@MaddieDazey]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@SewPDF]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@suehudson7777]

Have been looking to get a Serger, but wanted to know the basics first. You did a wonerful job of covering it. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Short, sweet and to the point. My kind of teaching. Will be looking at your other videos afte this.

[@SewPDF]

So glad to hear, thank you for watching!

[@JosephineThatcher]

omgosh! I inherited my grandmothers sewing machine and serger not too long ago and I have been terrified to use it because I didn't know how or where to start. she had never let me use it before, so I didn't even know what it was until recently. she had taught me to sew by hand when I was 5 and I had fallen in love with it and eventually I moved on to the machine. but now I'm excited to say I'm moving on to serging too! thank you sooooo much for this video!!🙏🙏🙏

[@SewPDF]

Glad it helped, enjoy your serger!!

[@ileina9859]

This video and you are incredible! So beautifully informative, thank you!

[@SewPDF]

Glad it was helpful!

[@junepage9048]

Great information. Thanks for helping me to re-visit my serger.

[@SewPDF]

Glad to help!

[@rivenroyce9923]

Thanks for making this

[@SewPDF]

No problem, glad it was helpful!

[@pennyandersen8254]

Yup.

[@SewPDF]

Thanks for watching!