So happy I don't have to worry about frayed edges anymore. And I can stop stressing over not having a serger. Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge with us.
@JanHowell4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@EcdClothings2 жыл бұрын
Hi
@deborahmatthie5270 Жыл бұрын
I have a server but I bought it used and have no idea how to set it up. I'm sewing a small project
@Slightlysketchy Жыл бұрын
I was also pretty afrayed until I came upon this video
@nunyabusiness358211 ай бұрын
@@Slightlysketchylmaooo 🤣
@f_raye5 ай бұрын
I keep hearing “first overlock the edge” in all these dream sewing tutorials I want to eventually build up to and find myself, a beginner, asking what does that even mean (in detail)!? Thank you for this tutorial!!! 😊
@JanHowell5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@veganperson Жыл бұрын
I love how Jan touched her sewing machine and said “basic”, um…that’s not a basic machine when you look at my basic machine 😂. Great tutorial, I will try on my definitely basic machine.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
I think basic machines, even more basic than mine are great machines.
@-...................- Жыл бұрын
@@JanHowell my basic sewing machine is still that old metal one that looks like the 193Q. I will check the warehouse in the future to see the actual model.
@jhwatchlist6927 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jan! I've been sewing for over 60 years. Rarely do I find something new in sewing tutorials, as I did in this one!
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
wonderful.
@debkeyworth84293 жыл бұрын
I never seem to understand sewing machine instructions..... I actually understood your tutorial and enjoyed it very much . Thanks
@JanHowell3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jess.hawkins Жыл бұрын
This is really helpful, thank you! I've just got my own sewing machine and I haven't used one properly since secondary school, a little over 10 years ago!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! I hope you start sewing again.
@jess.hawkins Жыл бұрын
@@JanHowell Thanks! I practiced so much last week I used up two spools of thread in the space of 3 days. Here's hoping!
@educationalfieldstudies Жыл бұрын
What an excellent teacher you are! Thank you.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@vickynewton79542 жыл бұрын
Thank you a zillion times and then a zillion more! I needed this tutorial so bad! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@Printerguy3605 ай бұрын
My daughter and I got our first sowing machine Saturday. Singer Patchwork. 240 dollars! Made pillows last night and are cutting out the pattern for a period colonial dress! So excited! We do have a tudor to teach us as we go. Prayers please. We have three weeks.
@JanHowell5 ай бұрын
Awesome. Let me know how it goes.
@Printerguy3605 ай бұрын
@JanHowell we have the skirt, front, and back put together did the lining Friday night. Putting the front and back together after we do a fit tonight! Then the frilly stuff!
@elaineforan47514 ай бұрын
How did it go? Are you finished?
@urbanwolfgard Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed! Thank you for making this, super informative and easy to follow! :)
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@sushirat5696 Жыл бұрын
thank you!! Im currently in college and brought my serger only to forget the plug at my home city 3 hours away! I needed to secure the edges of my fabric for a project and this came in handy!!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@methos88949 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. Straight forward and easy to understand. No unnecessary fluff - pun intended.
@JanHowell9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@bigtimefans1007 ай бұрын
I've used the overlock stitch for some of my patchwork skirts that I've made and they've held up great! I didn't realize you could use a zigzag with a straight stitch; but now that I look at it, a lot of my jeans do have those stitches! Thank you so much for teaching us something new:)
@JanHowell7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@TC-87898 ай бұрын
My budget alternative to a serger has been to cut everything with pinking shears 😂
@JanHowell8 ай бұрын
great idea
@marilamar8213 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful and motivational! I really want the Juki serger with the vacuum feature and the price is just too much. I’m definitely gonna get the overlock presser foot for my heavy duty singer machine✨ problems solved😂
@BohoStitcher3 жыл бұрын
I got the 4411 for Christmas! You too? 😍
@marilamar8213 жыл бұрын
@@BohoStitcher I don’t know what it’s called but it’s a presser foot kit from singer✨😊
@nikitatavernitilitvynova3 жыл бұрын
I always did a rolled hem until my past shirt feels bulky under the armpit. My mom said it doesn't look as professional as her t-shirt and I told her it's because I don't own a serger. And it costs about €200 for the most basic one. I recently got a new sewing machine that has the overlock stitch and the slanted knit stitch for indeed knitted fabrics and I'm super happy about it. I finally understood something useful before sewing a matching skirt for my shirt. I looked a bit ugrateful when I opened up my new sewing machine and realized it was a used one but I had my motivations. After my mom told me it belonged to an acquaintance she had I was much relieved. A seamstress got her daughter in law a sewing machine she only used about three times and sold it for much cheaper to my mom because she had (reasonably) no use for it. So she did a good gift recycling to a sew addict like me.
@danielapagliaro8025 Жыл бұрын
I have a Juki serger and for me it's always a nightmare to use!
@KittenBowl1 Жыл бұрын
Juki is not known for serger machines. They’re known for industrial machines for straight only stitch. Every manufacturer has something that they are very good at and Juki is not known for sergers though their latest one which is very expensive for what you are getting is just ok. You know those that they use for professional seamstress in factory setting? Yeah they’re know for those. Babylock is the one that owns the vacuum air through auto-threading feature (there are different names but they own the patent and other companies just pay Babylock to use their patents, they own global patents). Juki is only listed as one of their serger in the top 10. Babylock has several sergers listed on the top 10 in Japan and they’re all Japanese companies as they all own global patents and other companies just pay to use their patents otherwise they can’t sell their sewing machines on the market. You don’t want to get Juki if you’re new to a serger though. Hard to use. If you are going to spend money get any Babylock it’s worth every penny. And get the auto-threading air-through feature even if it costs $500 more it will last you a lifetime with proper maintenance. Btw, Brother is also excellent company but they’re known for embroidery machines. They also have one or two serger ranked as recommended but Babylock had several of them in top 10, as it’s the company for sergers. Other companies are just minor ones for sergers. Don’t go for Singer, it’s just ok like Juki serger. Nothing special.
@lucilledaub59914 жыл бұрын
I love you showing me new stitches.
@EcdClothings2 жыл бұрын
Hi
@yume152 Жыл бұрын
This is so educational! My brother sewing & embroidery machine has the same computer interface so it’s perfect for me to learn how to use all the functions ❤
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
That is awesome
@hlegler3 жыл бұрын
Just learned today that the stitches on my machine aren't decorative, but functional. Mind blown lol!
@JanHowell3 жыл бұрын
So glad this was helpful. I used to think the same thing years ago.
@1219611a2 ай бұрын
@@JanHowelllucky you!
@user-po4xm3nj4u3 жыл бұрын
You just saved me from buying an overedge foot that it looks like I don’t actually need! Thanks 🥂
@JanHowell3 жыл бұрын
So glad!
@dashiajames18822 жыл бұрын
Glad I found this. Now I figured out what I was doing wrong. Thanks so much..!!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
so glad it was helpful
@razmataziest Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, I've been fretting about a project I promised to friend because I couldn't figure out how to finish my edges properly without a serger!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@ElsaMorrison-p2m6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!! Especially the zigzag and straight sticht will help me enormous
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@ThatForestNymph6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I was at war with my machine trying to figure out how to overlock (I’m new to sewing) and you made this so easy to follow.
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
Awesome, glad it was helpful!
@marijkeschellenbach268011 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing the different stitches and I am glad you also used the knit fabric.
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@rubypickles18363 жыл бұрын
I think I need to upgrade my 25 year old sewing machine! Thank you for this information. I'm going to investigate my machines options for that overlock foot and stitch.
@JanHowell3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Most machines, even the basic machines will have this foot included. Good luck with your search!
@neelubird Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I want to buy a fairly basic machine but still be able to do some sort of overlocking on it- you've provided and ideal solution.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@sj69195 күн бұрын
Interesting. Thank you. It amazes me that we have these modern, fancy machines but still use masking tape to help us sew. 😊
@JanHowell20 сағат бұрын
So true!
@rinawhite68295 ай бұрын
oh my goodnessssssss I wish I had seen this video years ago. I always struggle with knit fabric and this is perfect! No more zig zags :')
@JanHowell5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@b4d_egg6 күн бұрын
thank you so much!!!! it really helped me with my project❤❤❤ i domt have to worry about frayed edges
@JanHowell20 сағат бұрын
Glad it helped!
@mariamasanders7745 Жыл бұрын
I am thrilled that I found your youtube channel!! ❤ Especially, since I have the same sewing machine that you are using for this tutorial. I have subscribed to your channel and I am looking forward to learning from you. Peace & Blessings ❤
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
Peach and blessings to you
@sewesme48664 жыл бұрын
I have a serger but the reason I don't like them is because of (changing the thread) and, hate having to buy extra thread. But the worse is if the thread becomes unthreaded while I serging all the time to find the one needle that got unthreaded what a fuss!. I rather zigzag or using the overlock stitch in my sewing machine. AWESOME Video! Thank you for sharing the tip on the foot that goes with the overlook stitch you are a true sweetheart!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
@JanHowell4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words! Glad this was helpful!
@jdvanallen29072 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. It’s time to grab some scraps and explore these settings!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@donaldwarriner16407 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this info. It's already been a big help as I'm in the midst of a couple projects as a newbie sewer.
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@shariday984910 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! You have no idea.🙄. I made a kimono jacket and long skirt out of the most delicious, drapey, navy crepe. Fraying everywhere. Threads even poking out of the french seams. I will be renovating this yummy suit with the overlock stitches you showed us. I think they are on my machine but I’ve never knew how to use them. Hurray you! I’m a happy stitcher.😊
@JanHowell10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@MissSarcasticSweetie Жыл бұрын
when you mentioned sewing machines having an overlock stitch I recognized the symbol and pulled my sewing machine to see if I had it on there and I do!!! Can't wait to get back into knits without having to resort to those troublesome zigzag sitches!!
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
That is awesome
@cathyolague9408 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sew much! A friend brought some items she needed altered and it turned out they were knit and surged. So I thank you so much for the tutorial. Hopefully my machine won't rest the fabric. Fingers crossed!❤
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes.
@cathyolague9408 Жыл бұрын
@@JanHowell it worked great! You really CAN teach an old dog new tricks! 😆
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
@@cathyolague9408 wonderful
@numa.k11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! Just tackled my first pants with this methods for cleaning up the edges. Took a few runs to get familiar with it and recognize what I’m looking for, but it turned out great 👍.
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
Fantastic!
@marycollins4976 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. 💯 for replying to queries. Most people ignore questions
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@petereyre59462 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. So very helpful to me as a sewing machine beginner
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful
@vareekinyanjui611910 ай бұрын
I wish I had seen this video weeks ago. I just made a king size quilt that included woven fabric. It is currently at the longarmer. 😢😂 it is supposed to be a gift for my sister. lol!!! Now I know how to handle woven fabric or fabric that frays in the future.
@JanHowell9 ай бұрын
glad it was helpful even though it was a little late
@73neeraja Жыл бұрын
Thank you mam, u r such an awesome teacher 🥰.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@curtriceennis2924 Жыл бұрын
TYSM for making this informative tutorial on overclocking. You have answered almost all my questions about the overlock foot. (Think that's what it's called. 😉) I do have another question, though ... Would you recommend to ever do a backstitch when using the zig zag stitch to overclock your fabric ? I appreciate your advice and help.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Yes, if the edge you are stitching will not be sewn into another adjacent seam.
@MyDearKyoKun Жыл бұрын
Very informative and digestible! Thank you :)
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
You're so welcome
@LisaLisa-zl9vu9 ай бұрын
I like the overlock stitch. Thanks for the tip!
@JanHowell9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@anthropomorphicpeanut61607 ай бұрын
This was a life-saver. Thank you!
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@lorriedilucente39652 ай бұрын
I have yet to try all of the seam finishing options that are available on my vintage Kenmore; I keep going back to the plain old zigzag stitch to finish seams. But I can say that, once the tension on my machine is set correctly for the fabric I'm using, my Kenmore's overlock looks good, as does the three step zigzag.
@JanHowellАй бұрын
Wonderful!
@ShoshiPlatypus Жыл бұрын
A great tip. This looks so much better than plain zigzag and gives a good professional finish. Thank you!
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@paigew79213 жыл бұрын
I love this channel! Thank you for sharing your knowledge
@JanHowell3 жыл бұрын
So nice of you and you are so welcome!!!
@thequeenn00b11 ай бұрын
Edit: ok I had a question but I found the answer in the comments: YES you have to backstitch when doing overlock stitches
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
If the end of the seam will be included in another seam, you won't need to.
@neidecadima65743 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much,you are so peacefull,just make everything look so simple😚
@JanHowell3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Neide!
@janecard20606 ай бұрын
Excellent video...thankyou..
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@PeejUms Жыл бұрын
Can you ever sew straight and fast. Impressive! ❤
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ephan6364 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I really need it.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@gailgulliver92213 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your time.
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@kaylavandenbosch62345 ай бұрын
This is my favorite overlock stitch tutorial! Thank you for making this video. Is it possible to join two pieces together using any of these methods? Or are some methods better for this purpose than others? Should overlock stitches have a backstitch at the beginning and end of the stitch, or is it not necessary to backstitch?
@JanHowell5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Yes, you can use this stitch to join fabrics.Yes, you'll want to backstitch.
@selmas.4 ай бұрын
Thanks for such an informative video 👍
@JanHowell4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@nancylovebucket2467 Жыл бұрын
Really useful information with good examples. Thank you!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@KittenBowl1 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial and intro to overlock stitch. I wasn’t aware you can sew knit with overlock I always thought we needed a serger to sew knit properly. Good to know. Btw, most basic digital machines provide overlock feet with built in knife. I use Brother basic one and I bought an overlock foot with a built-in knife and you can sew any material with any seam width as it cuts through the fabric as it overlocks the seam. You can use it just like serger. I don’t make clothes (I make lots of quilts) but for pillow covers and making pouches or interior items it was more than adequate until I got a serger.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@sarasal993 жыл бұрын
Thanks ! I liked the many options shown. I"ll be Baaack
@JanHowell3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@amyahc299 ай бұрын
Very informative 💕💕💕. Thank you for this video 🙏🏽
@JanHowell9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@lolajohnson816 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation and detail! Thank you!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@Thespiansewist3 жыл бұрын
Your teaching informative and serene Thank you
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@shinyshinythings9 ай бұрын
Very helpful and clear.
@JanHowell9 ай бұрын
Thanks and you are so welcome
@olajordan9951 Жыл бұрын
Why am I just discovering you? I think I’ll spend my solitary Christmas binging on your tutes.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Glad to have you. I hope you had a good Christmas.
@daleodberg6714 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful and interesting, thank you.
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful
@happyatticus2966 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Overlock is such a fancy term for something sewing related, sounds more like a Star wars reference.😂
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
lol
@awaywegrow61146 ай бұрын
Hi 👋🏼 Thank you for this clearly explained, very useful video. I bought an inexpensive overedge presser foot and tested it on a long straight strip of fabric. The results were really great. If I wanted to overedge a curved seam, what should I do about clipping (for ease)? I'm planning on sewing a V-pillowcase and would like to overedge it completely. At what stage would I need to clip the top curve? Before or after overedging - or is ot OK to leave the seam unclipped? Thank you 🧵🪡☺️
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
All you need to do is clip the fabric close to the outer stitches. You shouln't have to clip corners.
@vierakanjoka41945 ай бұрын
Great tutorial ❤
@JanHowell5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@beth27363 жыл бұрын
So informative and helpful! Thank you very much.
@JanHowell3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@EcdClothings2 жыл бұрын
Hi
@zrosa6229 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your input. 😊
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@bridgethunsucker2 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Wonderful tutorial! You sound like the sewing mom I never had! Truly thank you! I have a question about top tension. How do I know how to set it? Are there standards by stitch or fabric, or both? This topic trips me up, so was hoping you could explain or give me a resource. What tension are you using for these stitches. Also my manual machine has a dial for the stitch selection. If I chose the zig zag stitch, etc, do I need to adjust the width?
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Hi, You are so welcome and so glad you found me. I hope I can be of some help along your sewing journey. As far as tension goes. You really don't need or should mess with the tensions once it is set on a single needle machine. (A serger is a different thing and you're always changing the tension settings for different fabrics and projects) If you have a good stitch on your regular machine, don't change it. Sometimes when you mess with it, it is really hard to get it back to where it needs to be. The stitches shown in the video all are on the same tension. No need to change. Don't let it trip you up. Best to not mess. Let me know if you have further questions.
@francoissainte-marie7908 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was very helpful
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@veronicamarquez2320 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for such an informative video!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@RoaringOrange10 ай бұрын
Nice! Excited to try it out soon!
@JanHowell10 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it
@MeowVicious4 жыл бұрын
Awesomeness! Thank you so much.
@JanHowell4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@nmurray21528 ай бұрын
Excellent info, thank you!
@JanHowell8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@MariaDavids-db2pt9 ай бұрын
Thankyou you are so clever❤🎉
@JanHowell9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@Lillian.M.3 жыл бұрын
Lots of good options, thank you for sharing
@JanHowell3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mariecaroniaplotkin52685 ай бұрын
nice tutorial thank you!
@JanHowell5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@Carina-2906 Жыл бұрын
Helpful video! Thank you very much!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@chareseshinabery Жыл бұрын
This was a great tutorial! Thank you!
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
You're very welcome
@danielserrafreese45432 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for this great video.
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@christineborgatti37604 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I figured you would have some good tips and you do.
@JanHowell4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@EcdClothings2 жыл бұрын
Hi
@brucevilla Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Uploading.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@McDucknald Жыл бұрын
this is very thorough
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@wendytaylor37148 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this.
@JanHowell8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@michelesimpson22379 ай бұрын
Love your hair.
@JanHowell8 ай бұрын
Oh, you are so kind.
@marshkid1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! this helped me alot
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@bongsellers4572 Жыл бұрын
Thank You so much for the great tips. For the beginner, I am having trouble and frustrating with how the machine works, especially when it comes to upper and lower threads' tension. If you could sharing how to deal with these problems, for none/ minimal electronic machine, that would be great. The manual that comes with the machine tends to be as clear as mud . Thank You.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You may find this video helpful. youmakeitsimple.com/2020/02/27/chicken-salad-croissant-sandwich-recipe/
@bongsellers4572 Жыл бұрын
This link is for chicken salad and we were talking about the sewing machine 🤔
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
LOL Sorry about that. I was working on a blog post and sent the wrong link. Here is the correct link to the troubleshooting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6G4l5emn9WGa68
@almaleticiaherrera1878 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ma'am!! Good explanations... Jesus loves you!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
and YOU too!
@jodigargulak55843 жыл бұрын
This video was SO helpful! thanks
@JanHowell3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@EcdClothings2 жыл бұрын
Hi
@destinyramsey42 ай бұрын
very helpful!
@JanHowellАй бұрын
I'm glad!
@chairmankim96288 ай бұрын
I have a serger but it's a pain in the neck to use. I like your method much better with the J foot. Also recently discovered an S foot. Works like a serger but easier.
@JanHowell8 ай бұрын
I agree
@djtblizzle Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks!!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@SuddenUpdraft Жыл бұрын
I have a serger and am selling it. Evidently I’m not smart enough to figure out how to use it. These options are for me!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Great
@bmcdonald7303 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@maria-wu7us6 ай бұрын
My machine does not have an overclock stitch and I have done zigzag in the past for costumes that can't be washed because of the fabric and finishes and they have held up after multiple wears. I was still worried with the latest fabric I'm working with that frays like crazy and I decided to zigzag stitch and then do an hand overclock stitch on top with thicker, stronger hand quilting thread. From afar it looks like I have a serger 😂 we'll see how it goes after wearing
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
That's great.
@quebirt Жыл бұрын
She make it look like the machine is running that perfectly straight with almost no interaction. I have an SE600, which I believe is very similar, if not exactly what she has. Mine is a constant fight to keep things running straight and there is no way I could run it that fast.