Serger Wire Edge Ribbon

[@rebeccam9008]

It never ceases to amaze me all the wonderful things we can do on our sergers. Thank you for another great Serger Tip Clip.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

It never ceases to amaze me either, Rebecca and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@marta77inf]

Thank you dear Gail. You are a gifted teacher.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks for watching Marta . I use this technique for bows on wreaths at this time of year!

[@bettemartell9071]

1991, but I have never tried the combinations shown by Gail in her ASG Mini-Conference video about decorative serging. I've had a Baby Lock Evolve combo machine for some years now and was blown away by Gail's technigues. Can't wait to try them all!!!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Bette, glad the techniques were so inspiring. Would love to see pics of your stitches if you post them. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@jolenecaruso8948]

You are such a talented teacher! Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips Jolene!

[@jesspeak7543]

Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic! Thank you so much for a wonderful lesson. I have only ever worked a rolled hem using wooly nylon on my overlocker, I never dreamt this was possible.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Jess, There's so much you can do on a serger. It's just a matter of knowing how. Thanks for watching!

[@TimeFliesQuiltandSew]

I can’t wait to try this!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

You'll love it. It's great especially around holiday time. Thanks for watching!

[@wendyjenish8712]

I love learning from you, Gail! I do wish you could show this same technique on a BabyLock serger. Happy serging!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Wendy, on. a Babylock serger, you would use the elastic foot. It has a small hole through which you feed the wire and a thin channel on the sole of the foot to guide the wire . Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@begonial6151]

Great idea, especially using two fabrics. I wonder, have you ever tried this using plastic fishing line for a different effect?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Begonia, No I haven’t tried fishing line for ribbon but it’s a definite possibility. It’s a good choice for undulating hems on costumes and some bridal veils have this style also. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@kimhandy1861]

Wow! That's so cool! Thanks for the terrific demo 💕

[@GailPatriceDesign]

It is cool, Kim and thanks for watching.

[@irenewilt8671]

Thanks sew much for all the great videos, Gail! I was wondering how you would finish the edge at the end??

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Irene, a dab of Fray Check will hold the end of the stitching nicely. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@robingranerg8258]

How do you end the wire so it doesn't pull out? Fold a bit of each end wire over the fabric?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Robin, The wire won't pull out-so far it's never happened to me and I've done lots of ribbons. But if you want to bend a bit of the wire over the end (no more than a 1/4"), that will also work. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@lidabard2121]

Hi thanks for this refresher course. You came to our ASG meeting in Aiken South Carolina many years ago and I learned a ton of great serger tips from you. My question today is "do you finish the ends or leave them rough?" They look a bit raggedy compared to the beautiful rolled edge sides.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Lida, I like to cut the ends on the bias after stitching and that cleans up them up nicely. The Aiken, SC event was lovely-I remember it very well. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@MBCreationss]

thank you so much for your video. It's the best detailed one I have seen. I have been wanting to make my own ribbon for years. If you don't mind me asking what serger do you use and the foot that you are using as well? I only have a sewing machine so I am looking to get a serger. Thank you again for your video. I loved it.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@MBCreationss Hi, I am serging on the BERNINA L890 combo machine. It is their top of the line serger that has both overlock and Coverstitch modes. The foot is a cording foot. Different brands of machines may recommend different feet for the technique. If you’re in the market for a serger, purchase one from a sewing machine dealer with a good reputation for service and knowledge. Sergers are available at all different price points so test drive a variety. It’s always a good idea to explore ones that might be slightly above what you want to spend just to find out what a few more dollars will add to features and extra presser feet. If you have friends in your area who sew,check with them on what dealers are reliable. I am a BERNINA Ambassador but don’t work for BERNINA and don’t receive any commission on sales. I think that their L850, L860 and L890 are the best sergers across the market. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching!

[@MBCreationss]

@@GailPatriceDesign thank you so much for your info. I know of a great Bernina dealer in my area. Now just to save my pennies lol

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@MBCreationss Keep me updated on what decide to purchase. Idon’t know where you live but sometimes machines are available to purchase that were opened and used for just a few hours for expos or classes and are discounted . Just a thought !♥️

[@jillosiecki3049]

How do you finish the width ends of the ribbons? I think that I saw that you tapered the ends on the basket ribbon. Did you cut over the wire when you did the taper, or did you cut the wire to length before finishing the point of the taper?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Jill, Because the ends are trimmed on the bias (or close to true bias), they won't fray. But if you are concerned about a loosely woven fabric , you can run a bead of Fray Check along the edge. I use a pair if old useless scissors to trim the wire-never my good scissors! And the wire is trimmed when I decide where to cut the fabric. Some people like to cut the wire 1/4" longer and bend the ends up together, but I don't bother. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@deidrapowell8762]

I have some ribbon from my late mom I want to try this with. May I ask how you finish the ends? 😊❤

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Deidra, I don't finish the ends other than cut them on the bias to prevent fraying. You don't have to worry about the wire sliding out either. I've done the technique hundreds of times and it's never happened. You can always dot the raw edges with Fray Check as added insurance agains fraying. Thanks for watching!

[@deidrapowell8762]

@@GailPatriceDesign ok. I make bows for her gravesite so I am almost out of wired ribbon but have a ton of wide non wired. I sew appreciate this video

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@deidrapowell8762 What a nice tribute. Let me know if you have questions and thanks again.

[@Kitschykat]

Hi Deb, I can't seem to find this foot anywhere. Are they still available? Thanks!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

You would have to order it from your BERNINA dealer. They aren’t sold online but dealers can get the foot. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips! Happy Sewing and Serging, Gail Yellen

[@alisondavis5760]

Hello, does someone know the name of this specific foot?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Alison, That is the C17 Cording Foot for the BERNINA L890 serger. Thanks for watching and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@rodolfothornton1805]

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