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

[@nevanimurgan4563]

Best video ever!!! This video saved me from multiple breakdowns trying to thread the machine! Thank you 🙏

[@lindaalexander5185]

I am beside myself with joy. I was about to fling this machine in the corner of the garage. You saved me. Brilliant teacher❤

[@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..

[@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.

[@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 .

[@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!!!

[@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

[@mariantaylor7465]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@RachelLem-t4t]

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

[@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.

[@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...!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@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

[@jmedici57]

Thank you. Having bought this machine 7 years ago and spending 4 years in the box (unopened) then going on a “know your overlocker)” course I was still none the wiser. Before I sold it I thought I’d give it one last chance and with your tutorial I’ve cracked it! I cannot thank you enough.

[@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. 😁😃

[@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.

[@georginatiltay7644]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@dalbirkaur9153]

The demarcation was so good and the details showing how to thread was really good 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.

[@thomolicious]

Greatest tutorial!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Just purchased one and I became frustrated watching other videos. Back on track.

[@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?

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@andrearaettig7506]

Thank you so much, I have never used an overlocker before and after throwing the instructions out of the window found you on KZbin. Thanks again.

[@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.

[@janetpayne7738]

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

[@christinehoyle109]

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

[@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!

[@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 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@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

[@belubhi5805]

Excellent! Thank you so much. Wish you was my teacher at school. Best teacher ever ! I’m watching this because I’ve sold my machine but needed instructions to give to buyer. Now I wish I hadn’t sold it !

[@robinwright5793]

Amen, I think God sent me to your channel. After breaking two needles I was convinced that the machine was broken but now I'm sure it was tread tension and treading. Thank 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.

[@lindyapps4252]

Mylittle Singer overlocker is now running perfectly! 🎉 thank you so much. You have taken the scary out of threading it! 💯%

[@stefaniaravelli6646]

You saved my mental health from a break down! Thank you soooo much!!

[@KatarinaBj]

This is definitely the best serger-tutorial on KZbin! Thank you for helping me getting started with my new serger.

[@gwynnrydelek9025]

Thank you!! You just saved Christmas at my house!!

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@asrasyed8000]

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

[@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..

[@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

[@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.

[@drekerr6372]

OMG - im so happy that i found this tutorial. Thank you. My locker has been unthreaded for a year and a half and 4 other people have tried to thread it for me with no success. Thanks so much.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@BOBENKA11]

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

[@noalias317]

Great clear instruction. Shows the important points to look on. Greetings from switzerland from an old male learning person. Thanks for your video and work!

[@kathrynsullivan1124]

You are my absolute ‘go to’ every time I change the thread on my overlocker. Thank you so much for this video 👌🏼😉😁

[@simonedias4631]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. I've watched it every time I need to thread my machine again and there's no better lesson than yours. Best regards from Southern Brazil.

[@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!

[@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 !

[@shirleyknight8946]

I keep referring back to your vlog every time my overlocker needs threading( which is very often). Thank you so much for this it’s brilliant! 😀

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@terrifedeczko2210]

What a brilliant video! After bashing my head against a wall this has cleared it up I can clearly see where I was going wrong now and look forward to re threading it tomorrow now rather than dreading it! Thank you

[@TheWishDragon]

We have one of these at our community workshop, no-one knows how to thread it. I'm going to brave it, thanks to your video. Thank you so much!

[@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

[@tonemagerholm4119]

I don't know how many times you and your video has saved my sewing projects.

[@betteschanafelt1480]

Thank you! thank you! For a beginner, I was able to follow this tutorial. It's very clear. Please keep this video up. It's DEFINITELY VERY USEFUL! Thank you again for taking the time to do this.😀😀

[@brendayoxall315]

I really hope you are still monitoring this site as I want to express my heartfelt thanks for this video. I got my first machine 3 days ago and have been trying for this 3 days to thread the needle so showing me how to move the cutting blade will make this so much easier. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can’t wait to watch your next video once I’ve got this sorted xx

[@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.

[@allaafanasyeva8575]

Thank you so much for the VERY good tutorial video. I was so helpless with that machine. I watched lots of video. Unfortunately no one was so helpful like yours. Thank you , thank you, thank you.

[@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!

[@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!!!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@marcoaureliofernandezreyes1413]

Very good explanation! Thank you for share your knowledge 👍

[@patmanning4351]

I totally agree with the last comment! Please please never take this down! I have, yet again, used it to re thread my overlocker!

[@tineejohnston9737]

Thank you again I’ve gone back to this video every time I’ve problem with the stitches and always thank you it works. 😇❤️

[@KhinJohnson]

Thank you so much! It was sitting in the box for over a year and I finally have the courage to get it working. The instructions that came with the machine were incomplete. I'm so glad I found your video! It's working well now. (:

[@martinapelesova4059]

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

[@macfaeblackpool]

You are BRILLIANT!!! Thank you for this tutorial, it's been an absolute godsend. I've used my Frister Rossman for nigh on 40 years (my 10th birthday present) and was tempted by the Lidl Singer over locker last year, but have to admit the instruction manual was overwhelming, so it was relegated to living in the utility room, lol 😂! But now, thanks to you and your generosity, it seems so simple 🎉. Oh how many hours are going to be spent experimenting?!! I'm super excited and massively grateful 🌺

[@monicamcmahon6887]

I’m sure I’ve thanked you before, but there’s no reason why I shouldn’t again , I watched your video first time about 2 years ago and have been using my machine periodically until I was just about to run out of yellow thread and thought I’d try an reload it, but of course I failed so went back to the drawing board and watched you again so thank you once more 5 stars for ease of presentation and making it look so easy.

[@elleneinhorn7944]

Thank you so very much for the very clear instructions. Didn’t know to not lift the pressure foot like with a normal sewing machine. So very helpful. Really appreciate you🙏🏽

[@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!

[@siulangitalanoa516]

Greatly appreciated your time to share this video ! Simple & clear enough to follow.Thank you for your time!🙏

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@briana.erickson9882]

Jamie I cannot thank you enough for this video. I finally took the plunge and purchased a serger after years of sewing. The illustrations in the instruction book were HORRIBLE!!! Your video made the task much less daunting. Pura Vida from Costa Rica and thanks again!

[@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.

[@adehenaolovaialu9059]

Awesome, and very clear instructions, just finished threading my overlocker, thankyou, viewer from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

[@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.

[@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