Singer 14SH754 Overlocker Basics and Threading tutorial

[@MsOrchidBouquet]

Please never take this video down! Every time I have to re-thread my overlocker I come back to it. My cat has the bad habit of biting off the threads so I have to re-thread it every now and then and your video is my lifesaver! It’s been a few years since I first watched it and I always come back to it. Best one ever!!! Thanks!

[@HeyHey-ms3oh]

Was just about to write this! Watched this video so many times 😅

[@eleanorshepherd9139]

Me to, every time!

[@lynnbryan9861]

Me three!

[@thimeja]

Same. Every time 😂

[@animallover4955]

When changing threads snip off existing threads at back tie new threads to cor responding threads & pull through at the exit point

[@lornalamers7971]

I am just about in tears. Tears of joy!!!! I have been fighting with this serger for 3 days. The ONE mistake I made was cleared up in seconds with this tutorial. Please never take this down!!! Thank you for a clear and concise tutorial!

[@Longhorns2024]

Me too. The Machine stayed on shelf since 2014

[@sbaumgartner9848]

Jamie, Your two videos on this overlocker (what we call a Serger in North America) is the best by far that I've ever seen. I've gone though my User Guide a few times and you explain things much better. As other viewers have said, please never delete this video. Thank you.

[@martinalang2894]

Dear Jamie, I've never experienced a better tutorial than yours! Thank you so much for your support. I'd have never been able to use my overlocker without your fantastic threading tutorial. I even recommended to a German friend who does not understand any English, but managed to get her machine started aver having followed your explanations step by step! Thank you so much and I hope you'll never take this viedeo down because I always use it when I have to rethread my overlocker. THANK YOU!!!

[@malcolmdawes5930]

THANK YOU MR.KEMP. REALLY THANK YOU. THIS VIDEO HAS BEEN A LIFE SAVER. TOP TOP JOB. SO CLEAR,SO EASY TO FOLLOW,EVEN I CAN DO IT. THANK YOU .

[@alanbrady4960]

Best instruction I've watched. So straightforward the way you take us through the steps. Love that you zoom in on the guides as you are threading it up. Thanks so much!!

[@wendyhazelgrave3085]

Wow such a brilliant video i have saved it for future reference i agree with the previous comment..Best one ever. I have struggled threading up for years placing the upper looper thread & the lower looper thread in the wrong place ...but no more thanks to you. i am very grateful for all your help and guess what i am now going into the wardrobe to get my overlocker out and thread up. yeahhhhhhh.

[@KISPR1]

I have to hand it to you. This is as clear as it’s possible to be! I was used to a toyota and had to use a Singer and the few differences were such a headache. Your clear, concise video was terrific. And the clarity and close ups were incredibly helpful. THIS is what KZbin was created for! Thank you. Sue

[@michellegroves840]

You are a genius!! Your instructions are very clear and concise. The camera angles and lighting ensure you can see in all the hidden areas and that bit at the end where you hand crank the needles, was the bit I missed, previously, and that's probably why I was not chaining. It's now midnight, so I will try to thread it tomorrow. Thank you so much. Looking forward to watching the other videos.

[@jeannemcmillintwinlakeses3767]

I have always heard how hard these were to thread and that's why most people buy them and never use them. I'm not at all afraid of going and looking at one tomorrow. I clean, lube and check out the sewing machines for a dog rescue thrift store before they put them out for sale. They sent me a picture of this on today and now I feel confident checking it out for them after watching this video. Thanks.

[@Loracanne]

Timestamps: 1:15 Tour of the Overlocker 9:24 Threading the Upper Looper (RED thread) 11:56 Threading the Lower Looper (YELLOW thread) 15:37 Threading the Right Needle (GREEN thread) 17:03 Threading the Left Needle (BLUE thread) 19:50 TOP TIP for Tension! 20:15 Starting to Sew 21:09 Final Result

[@Loracanne]

Thanks for the video! I'll finally be able to use my dust-gathering Overlocker!

[@margaretwabel5171]

Brill.

[@gdb8111]

Many, many thanks for this video! My wife was really struggling to get useable stitches from this machine. I showed her this video, which is very clear and easy to follow, and now she's got her 14SH754 performing exactly as it should. Incidentally, helping my wife with her overlocker has made me want to have a crack at making our 2-year old daughter a skirt. I never thought I'd develop any kind of interest in sewing!

[@noufshahi8946]

My threads are breaking ? And moving from needle

[@isabellafowler2419]

The most straightforward explanation of how to thread my overlocker. I now understand where I have been going wrong and have perfect stitches for the first time. Thank you

[@SueChapman-l9e]

Thank you Jamie. I have the 14SH654 from Aldi in Spain and it is almost exactly the same. I could never have worked the Overlocker without your tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@syedahafsa822]

How much price was your machine?

[@susandawes1557]

Had my Lidl overlocker in the box for a few years and have now managed to get it going after watching your brilliant guide. Thank you.

[@PetraRobinson-gm8nh]

I know this Video Tutorial is 6 years old, but I am so glad i found it. I will be, for the first time, threading my Singer 14SH754 Overlocker, and I was so scared, now I am fine..

[@oliviajulius1458]

I've just been gifted this oveocker, have found your tutorial and am watching it. I've stopped in order to give you feedback. I have to say, you're fantastically clear. Thank you so much!

[@ibidunomisade5510]

You are a life saver, I have been struggling with this forever. I have had people help me but was unable to do it by myself. This is a great help.

[@ebele50]

This tutorial is a life saver, I have had this for more than 3yrs without using it. Following your tutorial and happy to say it’s up and running. Thank you so much.

[@RachelLem-t4t]

Thank you so much I just completed threading my over locker 🙏

[@marionpavitt1555]

This video was brilliant, really clear and well explained. I bought a "lidl" overlocker from eBay and it was incorrectly threaded, loops all over the place, now it's been rethreaded and runs like a dream. Thank you. 😁😃

[@mariantaylor7465]

Think your tutorials should be included in the box as they are far more helpful than the manual-thank you so much.

[@stephenfoster8223]

Bought the LIDL version on Thursday. This video was essential and proves 2 things. 1.Some people are natural teachers and demonstrators and 2. This is a very underestimated machine, that when threaded correctly is probably more than adequate for the majority of home sewers.

[@tatianaivanicka7198]

Hi Jamie, thank you very much for the video. It is a brilliant guide. My man, as you described in the beginning, bought cheap sewing mashin in Lidl, not knowing what it is like, not sewing at all... I played beginning of the video to him with a comment: "Listen! Listen! This guy is talking about you!" 😀 Rest of the video is for me. As experienced person with ordinary sewing mashin, you helped me a lot to even understand what is what on an overlock. I am not afraid anymore and can then start discovering this interesting equipment. Will check other videoes and learn more. Thank you again and I wish you all the best.

[@jerrieng2435]

I watch & follow along with this video everytime I change threads on my serger. Thank you so very much for this. Without it, I would surely be lost. You have made this task a joy & something that I actually look forward to doing!

[@guleryuksel395]

Dear Jamie, I don't know how to express my gratitude to you. The best tutorial which has turned my nightmare with my overlocker to a joy! I am watching you from Istanbul, Turkiye. Big thanks for providing this to us.

[@sophiel9443]

Thank you so much!! I had the instruction manual, the drawings on the overlocker, and another book, and yet couldn't quite figure it out, especially for the yellow thread. Your tutorial made it all very clear - the close up shots are great! Thank you for taking the time and I'm looking forward to trying different seams with your other videos.

[@christinehoyle109]

First time I’ve ever used an overlocker and I got a great result. What a fantastic teacher!

[@nalugyathomas2645]

Because of this video I was able to use my overlock machine like a pro within a week...Thanks so much for creating this detailed video

[@valeriegrey2918]

Absolutely brilliant and clear video. I’ve wanted an over locker for many years and got the opportunity to buy this one for a bargain price from someone who didn’t get to grips with it. I was a bit nervous to be honest because if the previous owner couldn’t use it then why should I have more success? However this video made the whole thing a piece of cake. Thank you so much

[@traceywedding]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! So easy to follow my machine is now set after being sat in its box for over a year as I was too scared to give it go. Feeling very pleased with myself. Looking forward to many more of your videos. A huge thank you also for not having stupid loud music as often these videos do over the person talking. The pace of this video was just perfect even with pausing it took me just 30 mins for whole business. Thank you again!!!!

[@comforta9017]

The best tutorial and you explain everything clearly. You have given me confidence to thread my serger with no problems. God bless you.

[@oanagpopescu8855]

You are a true blessing dear Mr. Jamie ..... I just started sewing less than a month ago and I ordered the overlocker machine too..... but I was afraid that I will catch my ears in it 😅 .....thinking that it’s very complicated 🙄😅..... but now with your wonderful help I will know exactly what I need to do......so thank you so very much for your teaching......this is a wonderful gift from God you have......not many people know how to teach others......God bless your heart and soul 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@petitepigeon3174]

Many thanks! I just ordered this machine and had an hard time setting it up. I was nervous, since it was used and might have been broken ; but fortunately, I was just being silly. I was threading between the plastic and the tension disks. :) The zoomed shots are greatly appreciated. I spent hours trying to get it right, and finally found this video. Took me 5 minutes and it's now ready to go!

[@zoestylish9044]

Bought this Serger a week ago...(in 2023...) and I can only say how glad I am i found this video, 5 years after you uploaded it....... clear, concise, easy to follow... Thank you, thank you...thank you...!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@dalbirkaur9153]

The demarcation was so good and the details showing how to thread was really good thank you so much

[@siawmajor9007]

I have this overlocker for well over three years. Kept in the box never opened till now. A HUGE THANK YOU for such an easy to follow tutorial and the camera angles showing all the hidden bits was amazing. THANK YOU

[@georginatiltay7644]

I use this video every time I need to thread my overlocker! Invaluable - thank you!

[@HOODCLASSICTELEVISION]

Great video! I’ve had this exact serger ‘brand new’ in the box for 3 years and never opened it, because I didn’t want to deal with the complex threading procedure. Well, after watching this concise treaties I’ve finally threaded my serger this day 2/24/19 and am about to “serge the shit outta everything.” Thanks 🙏🏾

[@chizobaojinnaka5601]

😀 😀 😀 Well done on your serge war! 😂

[@bognespava]

Ha! I have had mine for 7 years and I literally opened the box today and threaded it! Off to ceaselessly serge!

[@fabidep]

Thousand times thank you. I started to hate this machine when my thread was broken and i paid a lot of money to take it to a shop te rethread it. But my God, When you follow this tutorial step by step it's so easy. I can sew anytime now and if my thread's are broken again, i will watch this video again till i get to know how to do this by heart. Thank you so much. Fabi

[@shandaivester8214]

I had this machine since 2013 and was pulling my hair out trying to get the settings down. So I sat and watched this video. Not only did I find I was treading in the wrong order, I found I didn't need to make adjustments and the tension at all! Thank you so much for this step by step video!! Amazing help!

[@bethkerry4724]

I bought this over locker second hand, and have never used one before. An hour ago I started watching this tutorial, I now have a piece of overlocked material. Thank you so much. The video was very clear to follow.

[@ronnieknight3868]

Wow, thank you Jamie, I would never have been able to thread this machine without watching your brilliant video. Thanks again, keep up the good work.

[@Gillkoch1956]

Just bought a brand new Singer out of the box and honestly didn't know where to start. Your tutorial has helped me tremendously and i've managed to follow you from A - Z. I'm ready to move onto part 2. This is just invaluable thank you SO much

[@charitynyirenda9573]

All these years I thought an overclock Machine had only one stitch. Thank you so much now I can go and experiment other stitches. This tutourial has been so informative.

[@sarahjohnson8040]

My firstborn will be named Jamie Kemp, thats how valuable this video has been to me over the years. Saved me again today, thank you Jamie!!!

[@spx8jkb]

@@sarahjohnson8040 my pleasure x

[@VLanderking]

Thank you so much!!! I rethreaded my machine MANY times and watched alot of tutorials. Yours was the only one that mentioned coming back over the looper with the red thread... I am now off and running! I can't tell you how many times I had to cut bunched thread out of my machine! You are a very good instructor!

[@elizabethjames7750]

A brilliant tutorial. Within the first minute, I knew what I was doing wrong. I've battled for 3 days with this. I wish I looked at the tutorial first. Thank you.

[@jay_m4160]

I can't begin to thank you enough for this video. I hope you see this. I followed everything step by step and my overlocker is working perfectly. I can't wait to watch your other vids. I'm trying to sew a new piece every week

[@aliwap1]

I recently bought my first ever overlocker, which was this model and second-hand. I've just used your video to thread it. It works and I'm delighted. Thank you! Now searching for your other tutorials!

[@patmanning4351]

So pleased I looked for and found this tutorial. My overlocker is being delivered on Thursday and, although I've wanted a simple one for absolutely ages, like many of your other responders, I wasn't really looking forward to getting my head around it all! I will only be using it for small projects, and it will be lightly used, but I already feel more confident about getting it out of its box, than I did half an hour ago! Many thanks. I will be back for your other tutorials!

[@Whfarrington775]

This was a quite excellent tutorial. A logical flow, clear explanations, no jargon and very clear photography - on a subject and machine which are not the easiest to understand for the uninitiated. Thank you very much.

[@vincenzacatania2131]

you're a lifesaver! The very best tutorial I saw on threading this machine. At last, after over 4 years I can start to use it! Thank you!

[@janellemcdonald2694]

Thank you! I was given Singer Overlocker from a woman who was down-sizing and heard I was learning to sew. This video was very helpful in getting to know my "new" machine. Looking forward to learning a little more in subsequent tutorial videos.

[@LA-cj5jq]

I have had this overlocker for many years now. It was wonderful when I first got it but it has been gathering dust for a while. Dusting it off yesterday I couldn't find the manual and for the life of me I couldn't work out how to fix a tension problem. I watched several videos last night, one was on cleaning and oiling the machine, which I decided to do as it has been a couple of years since last used. While this video made me realise I made one fatal error in threading my yellow, I also noticed an error I made putting the footer plate back on. Because of the wonderful tight clear close-ups. I think this is my new favourite channel..

[@grumpywoman1308]

I got mine 6 years ago, took one look at the instructions and promptly hid it in the back of a cupboard! Stumbled upon it when having a clear out and had the brain wave of looking on KZbin as a last ditch attrempt and found your tutorial. I can not thank you enough. I now love my over-locker. Still have to have you guiding me through the threading process though. :)

[@SisterMinnie]

Because of your video I learned to use my new machine properly and stop pulling my hair out from it unthreading every two seconds! Thank you so much for a detailed explanation!!!

[@jule9121]

Not used overlocker for 3 years and can’t find the instruction book. Your instruction is extremely helpful. I’d never have found all those little catches without your help. Thanks for taking the time to put these videos together.

[@asrasyed8000]

After 3years I gathered courage to use my overlocking machine because of your tutorial. Thank you so much Sir!

[@tinajefferies5682]

Just purchased the Singer overlocker from Lidl - called S010L but exactly the same. Never used one before. Very helpful video as instruction images in the manual for threading are hopeless. Thank you Jamie. You’re a lifesaver. Tomorrow I’ll start overlocking!!

[@peterjarvis4201]

My wife has just purchased this over locker, she has found your guide clear easy to follow which makes it clearer then the booklet that comes with machine

[@comforta9017]

Thank you for the tutorial. You are a very good teacher lots of patience. Very well explained for beginners like myself. I always refer to your tutorial. May God bless you.

[@May-tv2ff]

This has removed my dread of threading my overlocker. I always tied the thread of the new spool to the existing spool ..and I've had my machine for 25 years. Also only ever stuck to black n white threads because of this dread. Your video has changed all this. A shame I didn't see this years ago. A real lifesaver.

[@tashidelek18]

Thank you so much for this video. I just started sewing and bought a similar model, 14CG754. I spent half a day trying to thread it without success and your video appeared in my feed. Success at last!

[@nelldraallen636]

Hands down the best tutorial online and trust me I've been searching for a while. I kept my serger in the box for a year because I was unsuccessful with threading it. I'm so glad you didn't take for granted that some people are complete beginners with this machine!

[@marcoaureliofernandezreyes1413]

Very good explanation! Thank you for share your knowledge 👍

[@lorraine2084]

Such a fabulous video, straightforward and easy to understand and follow. I was gifted a secondhand machine and these videos will help enormously. I’ve today managed to thread and use my machine. Thank you

[@Reportermel30]

you ARE a lifesaver -- the BEST video for threading this impossible machine I have ever found! I love the close-ups you provide, which was wanting in other videos. I couldn't see what the heck they were doing! I will LOVE YOU FOREVER JAMIE!!! You made sewing fun again!!!!

[@unholyhate5483]

Dear Jamie, thanks to your tutorial I finally could use this machine. And I always re watched it when I change the color of the threads. Thanks a lot!!!!

[@yvettew1962]

Just watched the first two videos and wanted to say a big thank you. You made it looks so simple, I loved your calm concise approach, it has really helped. I have had this machine for 3 years and it has been out of the box once! I am doing a course tomorrow and your videos have taken away the fear of the machine. Thanks once again.

[@yvettew1962]

Just sat here this morning and followed the tutorial step by step with the machine...Done it! thank you again!!

[@susannethorelius5300]

Thank you so much for this! I would never have made it without. I have had this machine for years and suddenly came to think of KZbin! And there it was, the best instructions!

[@spx8jkb]

You're very welcome!

[@mecraftytoo]

Couldn’t do this without you Jamie, great tutorial, need to watch every time I change threads. Thank you so much.

[@vivienneallanson9319]

I have had this machine for a few years and could never follow the instructions properly. Took it out of the cupboard and watched this tutorial , AMAZING , works a treat , Thank you

[@eirianwilliams9952]

Thankyou so much...I have today made a lovely top in no time at all after watching this video to thread my machine properly. You tutorial was so easy and clear. I am so happy...Ive had this machine for years now and not used it properly until today. Im so happy and excited for more sewing. Excellent video tutorial.

[@gailrooke1929]

I have had this machine since they first came out in our local grocery store. I have no doubt it would still be sat waiting for me to thread it if it wasnt for Covid 19. Thank you for getting me to finally learn how to do it from your video. Thank you for inspiring me to sew something stretchy! Just now realise those four plastic things had a purpose and I threw them out as waste years ago!

[@gailrooke1929]

They were cotton spool holders!

[@macoffkilter]

This was so well done, the constant tips as to where the thread should go, what passes over what in the looper area. Have watched it 4 times now to ensure that I have absorbed all of these details. I am so happy to know it will be here in the event I forget something again. Please do more tutorials you are excellent.

[@Mreyes1967]

Just purchased this machine and I was intimidated by the set up of it until I watched this video. Very helpful instructions explaining the different parts of the machine and how to thread it. Thank you.

[@janetroberts2262]

Just got my overlocker today and this video has resolved a tension issue, I didn’t get all threads properly between the tension discs, now I’m sewing a perfect overlocked seam 😃. I’ve have watched the second video and am looking forward to trying more seams and hems with those instructions. Thank you 😊

[@ruthtaylor6481]

I bought this Overlocker years ago from Lidl (as, I think you mention, loads of people did) and it's been sat on my sewing desk intimidating me ever since. Thank you for helping me to finally get it up and running, I might actually use it now!

[@chocoboiiii]

This video made my day and I was finally able to solve my problem after 2 days!!!! So much better than reading the official manual!! I feel like I understand overlocker little bit now..!! Thank you Jamie!!!

[@BOBENKA11]

By far the most detailed and most helpful video about this paricular Singer overlock machine! Thank you so much for this.

[@RowenaHall-n8k]

Outstanding tutorial! Thank you very much indeed. Wish my teachers had been as clear, articulate and knowledgeable concerning their subjects as you are. Brilliant.

[@joziawattam4051]

Thankyou so much. I just got my Lidl machine today and have followed your video and got it all properly threaded and overlocking and sergeing on my 1st attempt. I'm over the moon. I will have a look at your other videos and learn some more. Thanks again.x

[@michaelwallace5291]

Hi Jamie.Thank you so much for your brilliant video.My husband bought me this overlocker in 2015 and I really have not been able to use it until now.I found your video purely by accident.Thank you and greetings From Australia 🇦🇺 Moira.

[@traceyseymour7700]

Gday jamie from australia. Thank you so much , i bought this overlocker just today and had a look at the manual and went OMG what have i done, couldn’t understand a word it said, then bang here you are explaining it all in detail. Again thank you so very much, can’t wait to use it now LOL. Have a great day/week. Xx

[@dorcusbakasaroll3148]

I am one of those who bought it and have been afraid to use it. I havent touched it for two years. i will defenately try mine tomorrow. You are very easy to undrstandand follow.

[@asol1396]

Such an easy to follow tutorial, didn't think I could do it, it just looked like a big mess of threads but you made it so simple highlighting the bits I probably would have missed with just the instructions. Like a lot of other people here I've had the machine sitting new in box for 2 years until I came across your tutorial. Thank you.

[@debb15]

Jamie, thank you so much for the easiest Tutorial I have ever followed. Your camera angles showing all the hidden bits was definitely what I needed. I’m all threaded and ready to go 😊 I have also recommended you on my sewing group as you can imagine a lot of us went to Lidl and purchased one last week 😀

[@halfleftdawn725]

I've been struggling with my Singer Pro Finish Serger for months. I watched your tutorials the other day, and re-threaded my machine today. I realized that I was never getting all the threads between the actual tension discs!! I'm so thankful for you!! I sewed a skirt today, with PERFECT over locked seam finishes. THANK YOU !

[@mosesleah6133]

I don't comment often but this is one of the best tutorial I have ever seen. You have done a excellent job teaching and your camera zoom clarity is wonderful.

[@ajaelawsonallen]

* Omgsh ! You saved me ! Thank you so much ! I've saved like 5 of your videos now ! Such good information ! Things I didn't even know while I was in school ! I've had my machine for years and just now learned how to thread it properly ! Thank you for making this video ! God Bless !

[@marilynsheppard8321]

Thank you sooooooo much. My machine had come unthreaded and the local Singer shop wouldn’t help me out. You really made it much easier than it seems . I am forever in your debt.

[@martinapelesova4059]

This is so far the best and clearest tutorial of threading the overlocker. Thank you so much 🙏

[@Vaneshasworld]

This is literally the best tutorial on how to thread a singer surger! Like most people have commented, you are a life saver! ☺️thank you!

[@sabinesandford2044]

Wow this tutorial is absolutely brilliant, thank you soooooo much ! I bought the machine at least a year ago and just didn’t dare to start it. Looked at the manual and was about to put it all back in the box to never look at it again when I found this video. Half an hour later I did the first bit of stitching, everything working perfectly. Will definitely look at your other tutorials to make the most out of this little machine. Thanks again Jamie 🙏🏻

[@xxiceboxcakexx]

I've been thinking of buying a serger for years but am a bit intimidated by it. Your video is very well done, very clear and very encouraging. Thank you so much.

[@spx8jkb]

You can do it!

[@janetpayne7738]

Im back again, been a little while since Ive used it and forgotten how to thread. Thank goodness you are here!

[@ican915]

I just came from Singer where I attended the introductory course... The man there did not know how to put the yellow thread - on the last point .. It was necessary to open the machine for this.... Your movie is the best... I am grateful for this! Let this video here forever, for us😊🙏

[@sonialidington1146]

I bought this overlocker 3/4 years ago and got it out of the box yesterday! Your instructions are so clear, am going to try and thread it today and hopefully use it! Thank you so much.

[@raylenecross216]

I too come back to this every single time I have to change my threads! Best tutorial hands down.

[@jojosewist8921]

Thank you, thank you, my machine has been in the box for over 5 years. Now, with your and my hubbys guidance actually threaded, and serged a 4 thread overlock seam that looked good. Yeah I am so proud, tomorrow to do it all over and more.