Use Your Serger As A Hemmer Hack

Did you know you can use your serger overlocker as a hemmer? Try this for a instead of a coverstitch or twin needle #shorts
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[@CarmelCallan]

I just learned yesterday that there was such a thing as a cover stitch machine and I find it somewhat crazy to buy a separate machine for one stitch. Thank you, brilliant lady.

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

😀

[@brittanysimpson7926]

My machine does both, cover stitch and serging. This is a really neat trick though! Only downside is it uses more fabric.

[@donnac5201]

I would add: change stitch length to maximum.

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Great suggestion - thanks for sharing

[@raraavis7782]

Nice. I'm only just figuring out how to use a serger and this is very helpful. I never liked having to use a twin needle for hemming jersey. This looks way more convenient.

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

:)

[@raivinsimone]

The most helpful video yet

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Thanks

[@TheAnneySparkle]

I’ve done this for years, esp on stretch fabrics, such a fast easy way! 🌸

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

I totally agree!

[@Buyobuyoneko]

I want a serger so badly lol

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

It's a game changer for your sewing of stretch fabrics. You won't regret it

[@mialemon6186]

If you're in the US, I bought the model in the video for $249 a few days ago. And if that's in your price range, snap up the sale!

[@jacobroycarroll]

Buy one used for $50! The old ones are great and honestly if you get one with a differential feed, they seem pretty similar to new ones imo.. sometimes needle size can be funny, if you need a 2054 and stores only have 2022’s, but that’s really the only thing

[@michaeltexeira6185]

Buy a Janome. Or you will cry

[@sarahanderson2268]

Truely amazing tip!!!

[@lizzieb6311]

Love this and am ABSOLUTELY going to use this. THANK YOU! What a time saver and with a great finish ♥️

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

My pleasure

[@doralevitt2879]

Thank you, I could never figure out how to do it, I hope to buy this surger soon!

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Once you get one you won't look back - gamechanger!

[@shannachong8772]

Such great video! Ty

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FullaSugga]

Thanks for the tutorial!❤

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

You're welcome

[@belovedsunset]

Wow that is so cool and helpful thanks 😮

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Welcome :)

[@delreroberts5121]

Genius.

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Thanks

[@Moms_craftchat]

Thank you 🎉

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ssoto2236]

Do you have your knife out or tuck away

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

I turned it up out of the way

[@smiles8719]

Did you use a special foot or just the regular foot that comes with the machine?

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Just the regular foot

[@yolandarivera5185]

I assumed you pull the blade up?

[@nunyabusiness3582]

​​@@yolandarivera5185yeah she pulled it up

[@HigimuraStudios]

When I use my Overlocker with the blade engaged it cuts off fabric as it supposed to. I want to know When I am making clothes am I cutting the seam allowance? I just got my over locker so I am very new to this area of sewing. Any advice would be appreciated. 😊

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

OK, so this is a big answer. Sorry if I ramble. When you have a pattern to sew it will have a seam allowance in it (sometimes they don't and you have to add it but it is pattern specific).Find the seam allowance info for what you are sewing. In commercial garment construction the overlocker is supposed to cut off the fray edge only. SO for my patterns, if it is a knit/stretch garment the seam allowance is 6mm, 1/4". When you sew it using the overlocker the width is normally set to 6mm, 1/4"so you don't want to cut off fabric, just the fray edge. (It takes practice). Now say you had an old fashioned pattern from some of the Big 4 companies (Butterick/Vougue etc). Say if you were sewing a woven pattern. They had seam allowances sometimes of 1.5cm. You would sew this with your plain sewing machine at 1.5cm, then to tidy up the edge you could serge/overlock 5mm. You would be left with a 1cm seam. My woven patterns I make with a 1cm seam so you just overlock the fray off the edge. I hope this makes sense. Have fun sewing.

[@seirc5876]

So, with this hack, you don't really need a regular sewing machine anymore?

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Well, depending what you sew. If you sew knits/stretch fabric you could get away with just this but I would recommend at least a basic sewing machine - buttonholes, twin needles, and of course woven fabrics all with a straight sewer machine

[@RinaDasler]

Just curious would overlocker help me with sewing small size clothes for dolls? Rn chiffon or brocade absolute nightmare to sew on my plain & simple sewing machine. Makes hems too thick for tiny dolls. I’m debating to invest into serger but I never used it & hardly can imagine how it’s for small projects. My seam allowances is so small can it cut something like 3-4mm of fabric off? Thx

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Personal opinion only - no - chiffon is slippery enough on a regular machine - it would be a nightmare with an overlocker on doll sized clothes. You can set up the overlocker to do a narrow 3-4 mm stitch and it would cut off the extra fabric in one go but I'm kind of thinking it would only be good for hems - which is a big cost just for a hem. If you do a lot of regular (human sized) sewing with chiffon fabric the O/L would be handy - for narrow seams I do a 3-4 mm then turn and plain stitch. Up to you whether you want to spend the money - good luck

[@monicab8176]

No shit?!! I’m serger dumb so I appreciate this!!

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

😀

[@elizarock655]

My brain can’t figure out how blind hemming works but thanks for clear instructions.

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

I do remember when I first started sewing it took a bit for me to get my head around too - I'll have to put that on my list for a tutorial - but thanks for watching and commenting

[@yolandarivera5185]

Awesome thanks

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Welcome 😊

[@Justhetruthhere]

My god that’s a loud serger! I have a vintage Singer 14U64 model and it’s so quiet

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Yes, you are so right (and it could do with an oil too, another job to add to my list :).....)

[@michaeltexeira6185]

Because it’s made in Japan.

[@nancyloomis3046]

Yes, the Brother 1034D's are loud...I have one. But they are always highly rated and recommended in most reviews. But if noise level is a problem, it always pays to do your research before purchasing. 😊

[@Baleiric]

It's a great machine. @@michaeltexeira6185

[@petty.chrissyt]

do you have to take the knife out

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

No, but be careful if you don't

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

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[@TrishNewberyDesign]

:)

[@yanetlarramendi7014]

Omgggggg , yesssssss🎉

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

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[@deadringer-cultofdeathratt8813]

📝👀

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

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[@arshpreetsidhu1991]

Is it a same machine for sewing and overlocking??????

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

For this example yes - you could use the overlocker/serger to sew together a garment and complete this hem hack using the same machine

[@womhoffman8585]

good

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Thanks

[@xlrationmarine]

Cool

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

:)

[@gregschoonove3936]

does the wrong side mean the inside of the pants?

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

The "right side"" means the outside of the fabric, the "wrong side" means the inside of the fabric. Generally if its a printed fabric the right side is clearer, the wrong side looks like a misprint, or fabric dye bled through, if its a twill type fabric or a linen often it can be just about impossible to tell the right from the wrong side, and you need to look at the selvedge as to which way the needle prongs that held the fabric on the roll during manufacture are sitting, out or in.

[@aniamarachifortunate599]

How much is this machine in naira?

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

You'll need to google this to find a price - good luck

[@blufaerie]

😲

[@AlyxGlide]

your fingers so close to the needles scare me lol..

[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Haha - I never thought of that, now I know to be a bit more careful :)

[@yaniraescobar-bf3jk]

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[@TrishNewberyDesign]

Good to know you want to keep this video for the future - thanks for watching