I’ve had my serger for 25 years, and at the same time I bought a book on how to do all the fancy stuff. One of these days I’m gonna read it!
@lindak8664Ай бұрын
I think i have that same book 😂🤣😂
@vivienlee610Ай бұрын
Me too!!
@rozreed4759Ай бұрын
😂
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
You've got this! 😉
@brendastevens8325Ай бұрын
Lol thats awesome
@ThePatchinАй бұрын
I have a mild panic attack every time I need to use my serger. I will definitely practise what you’ve shared
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I know how you feel. Baby steps to get used to using it 😉
@robyn3349Ай бұрын
Thank you! For those of us who can’t afford the fancy models, do not despair! My very basic Brother serger works great,and step by step illustration for threading works! 🎉
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Yay! Glad your found it helpful ❤️
@AnnGabrielBarrettesАй бұрын
I don't have a serger, but this is great information for anyone contemplating getting one. Thank you!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
You could make scrunchies super fast if you had one 😉 thanks for watching my friend!
@sandyp2485Ай бұрын
Thank you for this demonstration. This is the clearest illustration of what a serger can do that I've come across. My serger is old--really old--but now I feel like I can go over the instruction book and try out some things more successfully. I still would need to get re-learn its manual threading threading but even that doesn't seem so intimidating now. When I bought it, I also got tons of extra feet for it. In the distant past, I did do some ruffling with it for an old friend that wants some ruffles on some upholstery and dining room things to create a country feel for her century old house. So, yes, I have used it successfully just not on clothing because I found my upscale sewing machines to be easier to use for seam finishing. I just got frustrated with the threading and the lack of good colors to match what I was sewing. I really should give it another try for clothing instead only home dec items.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m glad you’re inspired to pull out your serger and give it another go.
@peepers4763Ай бұрын
Baby Lock sergers get the highest rated reviews. Congrats in the air threader 👏👏👏
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
It’s just sooo much easier to use and re-thread.
@koalasez1200Ай бұрын
Great video! Threading order is crucial; not all models follow the same order demo’d here. Different color thread is a great help with troubleshooting stitch issues. 😊 Match the left thread with fabric. Easy way to remember the DF - set higher to ‘gather up’, and set lower to ‘stretch down’. Practice every day and don’t be afraid ❤❤❤
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I went into detail about threading a regular serger in the livestream on Saturday. Everyone one of different and the manual is the book to follow 😉 great tip on remembering the DF!
@ohquilter1291Ай бұрын
Nice thing about Babylock sergers is that if one thread breaks, you only have to re-thread that one! Most sergers have a special order so that means re-threading all needle & looper threads. 😢
@lorlor2831Ай бұрын
My jaw dropped with that blanket stitch 😮
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
The same thing happened to me when we did it in class. It’s like MAGIC🦄
@billnicholson1220Ай бұрын
I had an Imagine for 23 years until it literally broke. I bought the Acclaim and, like you, have not used it to its potential. Thank you for a wonderful video. Precise and zoom in camera is the key to a great video.
@djf57Ай бұрын
I had an Imagin too my hubby surprised me with it while I was making our daughters wedding dress. I wish I was a fly on the wall when he walked into that female quiltbshop in his suit looking handsome ( he is ) striding straight to the serger. I used it 10 years then upgraded to an evolution because it has a cover stitch.i have had that machine 6 years and never did a cover stitch but I did recently learn how to change the pressure foot pressure ( game changer!l)
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
That’s a good machine to last 23 years! I’m glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching 😊
@saraaronzon4562Ай бұрын
I’m raising my hand! Both hands, thank you so much 😊
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Welcome to the club 🤣 honestly I didn’t know sergers could do this either. That’s why I’m so excited to share the info with you!
@ZeldaSewsАй бұрын
I am well acquainted with my serger right now. I don't have the luxury of the air threading, but one day😅😅😅 It is always good to see serger threading! I love your comic book curtains! That's so cool!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Thanks for tuning in Zelda❤️. Grandma helped me make the curtains years ago.
@MariSewsАй бұрын
I’m really jealous of your air threader! Wow
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
@marisews it’s a life saver when you have a hard time seeing to thread a regular threader 🤣
@tonca124Ай бұрын
great tutorial. I understand a bit more what is possible with the overlocker
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Yes! So many possibilities!
@LouRaoАй бұрын
Wow! Wow! What a fantastic video demonstrating some techniques of using a serger👏. This is my all time favorite video❤❤❤! Takes a lot of time to create and edit videos and you did it spot on. Thank you so much 😎.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful ❤️ I’m really glad I took that class so I could share this info with you.
@MichelleBrelazАй бұрын
Love to see more about what the serger can do.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Excellent. I will make a video once I figure it out 😉
@NancyFalla2 күн бұрын
Very useful video! Thank you very much!
@SewSewLoungeКүн бұрын
Thank you! Glad it helped 🙂
@tinamcnalley2575Ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! I'm 65 and feel certain I will never be a "serger devotee" but I now need to pull out a serger I received new as a gift 25+ years ago - and it will obviously need service. Due to a few oddball body measurements, I figured out at age 13 that I could mostly only have clothing that fit me if I made them myself. Trousers, shirts, dresses, jackets had to be "me-made". I was so thankful to be able to purchase t-shirts, sweaters and most other knit clothing in RTW. Now, those things no longer fit, so its time to pull out the serger. This video is an excellent overall introduction of how the parts of the machine work together. (I had thought of using multi-colored thread for testing, but had no idea what to look for if I did!😅) I subscribed to make certain I can find you again!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I’m so glad the video was helpful and that you found your way to the channel!
@jenniferrichey3653Ай бұрын
Oh my gosh! Thank you. I love the sleeve head trick. What a useful video I’ve been watching parts of it over and over.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I could believe it either! So easy and fast! I can’t wait to try it on an actual sleeve.
@esperansaloughran693Ай бұрын
I am a rookie, I bought a Bernina L890, it's is an air threader, all this info is automatc in the machine along with a sewing book. All the info is automatic in the machine, and all the settings are intended in videos in the machine settings. Best machine on the market.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
That sounds like the one I used during serger boot camp. It made using a serger super easy!
@rosariacarlostella9105Ай бұрын
I’ve seen those. They are incredibly amazing machines. Lucky you 😊
@ljwilliams755Ай бұрын
Toni, that blanket stitch is gorgeous, and looks so easy!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Isn’t it AMAZING?!? The hardest part is getting the embroidery film to line flat. I’d buy it in sheets next time instead of on a roll.
@tinarytting3799Ай бұрын
Great video! Yes please do a video on specialty feet!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Once I figure out how to use them I will! The blind hem foot is #1 on the list, followed by the one for elastic.
@NYCislandАй бұрын
Lots of videos already on YT about serger feet.
@tinarytting3799Ай бұрын
@@NYCisland but I like this one ☝️
@cw107Ай бұрын
@@NYCislandbut are they explained this well?
@dianamarlowe3352Ай бұрын
I'll have to watch this video over again so I can do the blanket stitch. Thanks for all the difference in threading the babylock serger
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching Diana. I can’t wait to try out the blanket stitch on my next fleece project 😉
@barbarawarner4645Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Yes, more tips please.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Will do Barbara! Stay tuned 😉
@lucilledaub5991Ай бұрын
I loved learning your tricks n tips on your new over lock machine. My machine is only like 3 years old but it’s not an expensive machine like yours. But I still love my overlock machine.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
The thread converter is the game changer. Hopefully your machine has one. My old serger from the 90s doesn’t.
@melissapedregal7800Ай бұрын
I have the same serger and would love to see more tips and tricks. It was my New Year’s resolution to use it this year and I blew it. There’s always next year!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Mine too! I just got in under the wire 🤣 I will be making more videos about various ways to use this serger.
@Bananadiva1Ай бұрын
I love your videos. They're always so helpful. I've been sewing for YEARS and still manage to pick up some great tips for you!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Glad you like them! Thank you for watching 😊
@joannet8373Ай бұрын
Great presentation from someone who’s had a serger for almost 40 years.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Thank you! I’m still amazed that my serger can do so many things-now only if it would clean my house 🤣
@barbarameehan113Ай бұрын
I have the original serger, Imagine, an air threader. Works great.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
An air threader is a game changer. Especially if you want to spend more time serging than threading 😉
@notimetoworkАй бұрын
I have an Imagine too, still going strong after many years - and other than servicing it hasn’t cost me anything!
@janellvincent8046Ай бұрын
Fantastic tips. Thanks for sharing ❤
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Thank you my friend. I'm glad you found them helpful! Happy sewing
@seamstrahnancy8693Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip about knits. Now l can sew them with ease. Great video!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I’m glad you found it helpful! Happy serging 😉
@marilynhardman5239Ай бұрын
Thank you Toni, I’ve been waiting for someone to give me a tutorial about the stitches on my overlocker. You are a gem! 💎 💐
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
You’re very welcome Marilyn! I’m happy to know the video helped you ❤️
@raraavis7782Ай бұрын
Oh...I love that gathering technique! You're spot on...that is perfect for preparing a tailored sleeve.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
That was a happy accident! I can’t wait to try it out on my next sleeve.
@loraineboslem8123Ай бұрын
I hate my serger. Just got a new one and haven't even read the manual yet. I only finish seams 😂. You have inspired me to at least read my manual. I really like the 3 thread finish .
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Yay! Read the manual! The 4 thread finish looks really nice in person and I think it would work well for knits dresses to reduce bulk in the seams.
@mmills5951Ай бұрын
Don’t read the manual. Put in your brand and model and find a coordinating video. It will save you time and frustration. I have a threading hint for you if you don’t have an air threader like she is demonstrating. First make note of your current thread tension settings. Lift the presser foot and loosen the tension discs to 0. Cut your thread close to whatever threads you’re using. Replace with new thread and tie a square not . Gently pull the thread’s from the stitch plate watching the needles for the knots. The knots won’t go through the needle. Cut the needle threads and keep pulling the looper threads until new thread is threaded. Thread the needles and you’re done. Reset your tension discs. It literally takes just a few minutes and is safe for your serger.
@user-lenise876Ай бұрын
@mmills5951 This is a great tip. I tried it.....without writing down my tension....well, it didn't end well. Tension messed up, all kinds of drama. I had to have the service shop do it, and I have since taken a photo of the tension settings. WIll put the tension to 0 to see if I have better luck with threading those Loopers.
@DennisWhite-qo3jbАй бұрын
This is awesome content I really love it. please keep it up I am learning every time I see the videos.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Thank you Dennis! I’m so glad you’re finding the videos helpful. 😊
@kerrybiamonti6092Ай бұрын
Oh my goodness, thank you ❤, this is so helpful to explain what seems like a frustrating mystery of how these machines work. Great video thank you so much 🎉
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
You’re very welcome Kerry! I’m glad that this video helped you learn more about your serger 😊
@amberwendel137221 күн бұрын
Thank you for doing the serger videos. You have given me the courage to use mine again.
@SewSewLounge20 күн бұрын
Yay!!! I plan to make more serger videos in 2025 to keep your courage going 😉
@sewlovelywithgraceАй бұрын
I loved this video Toni! It's a great summation of the other stitches we can utilize on our sergers. Great presentation! Thanks again.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Aww thanks Grace! I need to talk to you about cover stitch machines 😉
@nz-nzАй бұрын
Great tutorial. Many thanks!!!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
You’re welcome!! Thanks from watching 😊
@dale3404Ай бұрын
I was making doll blankets with leftover fleece and used the ladder stitch to attach borders. Not bulky and it really jazzed up the blankets.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
And it’s so much FUN when you pull the film and the stitches all line up!
@katiedoessewing2218Ай бұрын
Yes please am interested in all that machines can do and much easier to understand than reading manuals etc - thanks !
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
You got it! More to come once I figure it out 😉
@belindasmith8790Ай бұрын
I would be lost without my server. I sew knits, polyester, and all forms of cottons and mixed fabric types. I wore out one serger and now need to get another thread plate to do stretch fabrics. Just be fearless and try it.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
That’s awesome! I didn’t know you could wear out a thread plate 😉
@janfranklin2114Ай бұрын
I learn something new everyday , thank you 🙏
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I’m so glad it was helpful! Happy sewing ❤️
@ohquilter1291Ай бұрын
I have the Imagine & the Evolve & I LOVE them both. I'm planning a Quilted Hug for my brother & the blanket stitch will finish the edges with less bulk. Love your demonstration!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Baby Lock makes a good machine!! I can’t wait to try the faux blanket stitch out on Grandma’s next fleece jacket.
@DawnWalker-m6p14 күн бұрын
yes, please make a video on the different presser feet. I have the Acclaim too. Great value!
@SewSewLounge13 күн бұрын
I didn’t realize how much the individual feet cost!! Mine came as a bonus with the machine.
@DawnWalker-m6p13 күн бұрын
@@SewSewLounge Same with me. I think that is pretty common.
@minamessageАй бұрын
Thank you so much for this excellent and thorough tutorial.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching 😊
@barbbell6291Ай бұрын
What a great video, thank you for sharing this information. I have a 1980’s very basic serger, so I’m green with envy seeing your deluxe machine. Hmmm, Christmas is coming?
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Put it on your wish list!! It’s a great machine ❤️
@deborahpringle851218 күн бұрын
Wow its a game changer I have the same machine and very guilty of just finishing my seams. I had a box of extra feet with my machine as a deal. I booked the babylock course for these feet and it was amazing but I have forgotten most of it so a video from you would be great ❤
@SewSewLounge17 күн бұрын
More serger tips plus how to use the feet will be coming in 2025-once I figure out how to use them 🤣
@RunningWithScissors-th8joАй бұрын
Great video, Toni! I have used my serger to gather and I love it! I set mine for tighter gathers. I’ve not tried a rolled hem yet. ❤️🥰
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Nancy, you are going to love the rolled hem!
@gaynormainwaring1853Ай бұрын
I loved this tutorial, I’ve learned so much, but I’ve never lowered my blades to do a rolled hem and I’ve recently edged a lot of chiffon and it worked well.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
A rolled hem is awesome for light weight fabrics!
@carlagnadt16768 күн бұрын
Yes please do a video on different feet I have the feet but never knew how exactly to use them ugh
@SewSewLounge8 күн бұрын
Will do! I have to figure it out too 🤣
@trilliandАй бұрын
Wow that was helpful, thank you!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful! You’re very welcome 😊
@amyberg1413Ай бұрын
Love my serger, love this video. Thank you. Would love to see the zipper video!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Once I figure it out, I’ll make the zipper video. I just got a bunch of zippers in Amazon 😉
@DenyDefendDepose2Ай бұрын
Im getting an air threader as soon as they drop below 800$. I sewed a ton of masks on my serger when covid started but went right back to finishing seams and sewing an occasional knit dress and t-shirt. 😅I also made 2 of those polo shirts for the husband, but mostly its for finishing seams. 🤷♀️😅
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
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@spavbioАй бұрын
Great presenation. It was so so helpful
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
You’re welcome! Happy sewing!
@ColdBeforeNowАй бұрын
Thanks for the video. My recently acquired serger doesn't have width control, differential feed, or a thread converter, but it seems there are still a few new things I can try with it. My MIL gave it to me because she got frustrated with threading it. She bought an air threader, so I will have to check that out when we visit her for Thanksgiving.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Once you get the hang of threading it will be worth using it at least for overlocking and rolled hems 😉
@sallygarza5989Ай бұрын
How often do you change your needles in your surger
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I haven’t actually changed mine since I bought it last year. But I just bought some stretch serger needles that I plan to try out on my next knit project.
@kathyrickards7457Ай бұрын
@@SewSewLoungeyou have used the same needles for a year?? Hope you aren’t using it much! Your needles are most important and should be changed after large projects or my guide is about 6hrs of sewing….imagine how many times those needles are piercing fabric! Needles don’t cost $20 each (not even $2 !); don’t hesitate to change them often.
@JuneEllis-s5nАй бұрын
I would love it if when are saying about different parts of the machine that you could show us where those parts like you talk about the differences feed I don’t know where that is on my very new machine the same one as you are working with I would really appreciate that 🌈🥰🏴🏴🏴
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
June, you’re in luck! I’m working on a sew along using my serger and I’ll go add in close ups with the differential feed etc. Thanks for your comment!
@joesmith7427Ай бұрын
Thats what I gathered!!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
👍
@ivividly27 күн бұрын
My serger (older one) doesn’t have differential feed adjustment. I still manage to use it for most things without a problem.
@SewSewLounge26 күн бұрын
It’s amazing what you can do with older machines!
@Jillybean620Ай бұрын
Fantastic!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Many thanks for watching ❤️
@marysews1Ай бұрын
I have the Enlighten, which is similar. I find that the automatic tension is worth much more gold than the air-threading loopers, although I do appreciate them, too.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Automatic tension is a game changer! And paired with an automatic threader it’s even better 😊
@ColorJoyLynnHАй бұрын
I bought my Elna L4 serger in 1986. It does not have differential feed, but I am fine with that. I am not a big fan of gathering. If i need differential, it’s built into my normal machines.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I’m guessing the reason they added differential feed is because knit fabric has drastically improved since the 80s. Being able to adjust it depending on the stretch of your knit fabric makes it much easier to sew.
@yoursewingbestie26 күн бұрын
I really enjoy the funky blanket stitch. I'm still angry with my serger and she shall remain in my medicine closet for a bit longer. Unless you keep posting these vids :)
@SewSewLounge26 күн бұрын
It takes time to tame that beast! 😂 I will be posting more serger videos because I’m having fun using her to see fast!!
@nuriagiralt617Ай бұрын
That last blanket stitch is beautiful. What stitch length did you use for the rolled hem? I would love to see a how to use serger feet video--I have beautiful set of them and I have no idea what to do with them 😬
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I think I set the length on the rolled hem to a 2. Isn’t the blanket stitch great? And so fun to watch it happen!
@nuriagiralt617Ай бұрын
@@SewSewLounge Thank you for replying!
@raraavis7782Ай бұрын
Getting really well acquainted is definitely something I want to tackle this winter. It seems such a shame, to not use it to its full capabilities.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I know, right? That’s why I took the class. Still I never thought there were so many things a serger could do.
@user-lenise876Ай бұрын
I would definitely venture to do more with my serger if it threaded this easily. My serger is a nightmare to thread. I sweated bullets trying to thread it the last time, and it took me about 2 hours. Felt confident and change the thread colour....😢..had to take it to a servicing shop to get it done...sigh....I will keep trying though.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Here’s a link to the livestream where go into detail about using and threading a regular serger: kzbin.infoiFqpbZW_ymQ?si=0x8HBe1pNMYi1ON2 It might help you thread faster. Good luck! 🍀🤞
@user-lenise876Ай бұрын
@SewSewLounge Thank you.
@shirleygrimes2522Ай бұрын
With sheer fabrics you can do a first turn and then a second one if you dont have a serger..
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Right, but it takes a lot more effort and skill to hand roll a hem than use a serger 😉
@juliemulie1805Ай бұрын
Nice overview! My Juki MO735 is quite capable, however it looks as though your manual is much better for your machine. Did it come included or was it a separate purchase?
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I got a manual, a laminated quick start sheet, and an “inspiration” guide with the baby lock. I think they came standard. The inspiration guide shows all of the different possibilities. The manual was pretty basic info.
@kblaiwes6099Ай бұрын
What are the correct settings to sew a tshirt with a banded collar, without the stretch creating puckers?
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
It depends on your fabric and the amount of stretch it has. Test it’s out and see what works best.
@rosariacarlostella9105Ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks for your tutelage. I had a quick browse through the comments to see if someone else asked the question, and I apologise if you’ve already answered it and I missed it. My question relates to the beautiful blanket stitch. Is it possible to achieve that result by threading any overlocker in that way, through the looper then the needle? Or is it specifically air threaded machines that you can do this with?
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I think you might be able to do it on a regular serger if the dials are at the top. My serger has knobs and I think the from the looper would get caught on one of the needle knobs. But you know what, I’m going to try and see if it will work!
@rosariacarlostella9105Ай бұрын
@ thanks for your reply. Mine threads from the front and doesn’t have knobs. I’m Worried to try in case it pulls hard on the tread or something and does some damage. If you’ve tried it already, please let us know. Thanks again so much for replying 🙏🏼🥰
@lynnhufstetler382529 күн бұрын
I have the bernette b79, which is a 5 thread air thread serger. I am still in the learning process because it is a huge leap from the brother 1034 do that I started with. Any suggestions?
@SewSewLounge28 күн бұрын
I’d check and see if Bernette has any video tutorials. I had to watch some from Baby Lock AND take a serger boot camp.
@joesmith7427Ай бұрын
How much does a machine cost?? Which one is top of the line??
@suek7086Ай бұрын
Last year I bought a gently used one on eBay for a great price.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
It depends on the brand. The Bernina I used during serger boot camp was over $10k
@hp3660-Ай бұрын
Oh my goodness...air threading. I hate threading my machine 😒
@renastone9355Ай бұрын
I don't have a serger and fear of threading is one of the things that has kept me from buying one. The idea of one that apparently does the threading itself makes it very tempting!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
For me it got the the point where threading was taking too long. Added to having to change the tension every time I used it. The baby lock is 100% worth the money.
@noemir8262Ай бұрын
Thanks for using plain English to translate "serger" English ❤😊
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
You’re very welcome! 😉 Thank YOU for watching.
@joesmith7427Ай бұрын
What model # is this machine??
@koalasez1200Ай бұрын
Babylock Acclaim
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
👆
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
There isn’t a number. It’s a Baby Lock Acclaim.
@joesmith7427Ай бұрын
The left hand behind the right hand! And move them back and forth!!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
✋🤚👍
@christinedarr6754Ай бұрын
Can you zoom in on your curtain. I want to see that fabric.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
It’s Alexander Henry fabric. The name of it is “Home Sewing is Easy”.
@41murphy2Ай бұрын
❤😊
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Thanks!
@estellek993Ай бұрын
Thank you. My Funlock is about 35 years old. Any tips for an overlocker that doesn't have differential feed? I do have variable foot pressure, would that be useful? I know it's not the same, but am wondering if it would cause less 'waves' on stretch fabric if the pressure was eased. Or would that affect the stitches in some other way?
@CarolienVАй бұрын
I have a funlock (004) without differential feed as well. I sew mainly cotton lycra and french terry with no problems. I only change some of the tension, like when I use it to finish edges on light weight wovens. I’m sure you could reduce waves when sewing knits with reducing the pressure on the foot: I do that on my sewing machine each time I sew knits on that and it does help. Turn up the knob ever so slightly and test, would be my advice.
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
I’m not sure. I’ll have to check some of my vintage serger books and get back to you. I don’t think my Aunt Pat’s Singer has differential feed now that you mention it.
@annniccoli312823 күн бұрын
How can you do cuffs with no free arm?
@SewSewLounge20 күн бұрын
I’m not sure what you mean by cuffs. I finish the bottoms of sleeves flat before I sew the sleeves together. You can sew in the round without a free arm, most vintage machines don’t have free arms, but it takes practice.
@DawnWalker-m6p14 күн бұрын
I've finished sleeve bands in the round by lifting presser foot, placing sleeve in and starting from there. Just go slowly, being careful not to catch and fabric folds or creases. Must constantly smooth out sleeve as you go. I'm a newbie and I find it pretty easy.
@joesmith7427Ай бұрын
So the dogs feed like an Egyptian!!
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
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@cw107Ай бұрын
You are an excellent teacher. Thank you for a brilliant tutorial. But could you use your hands and arms a little less, please. I found the constant moving very distracting 😊
@SewSewLoungeАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment I’m glad you enjoyed my video. I’m of Italian and Spanish heritage so NOT moving my hands and arms when I talk is impossible. It’s part of how I express myself.
@lw7967Ай бұрын
Oh, dear! Can you believe that some people are taught to talk with their hands more as they speak? It brings attention to details as you speak. Some people it comes naturally. I was once asked if they tied my hands behind my back, would I be able to talk. LOL...Probably not. I didn't find it distracting, but everyone has a tipping point. She made such great points, I didn't notice!
@AngieCee117 күн бұрын
This is great! I didn't know sergers could do all this. I got an older Brother machine, used, with no manual. I managed to service it the best I could and it seems to work. Now I wanna try these other stitches! I have to create my own manual lol thanks ❤
@SewSewLounge17 күн бұрын
The capabilities are pretty cool. I’ll be making more serger videos in 2025 😉