Sewing serger

There are many sewists out there who swear by sergers, and it's no wonder why! Similar to a sewing machine, a serger is used to sew pieces of fabric together, but it does so with a twist. Not only does a serger stitch fabric, but it also cuts off extra fabric and seals in hems with an overlocking stitch, all at once! By using this one-stop-shop machine, you can cut your sewing time in half and produce projects that look professionally sewn. See only some of what you can do with this page…

In this sewing tutorial you will learn all about sergers sewing machines. Find out what a serger is, how to sew with a serger and what types of stitches sergers have. What does it do? What sewing techniques to look for in a serger/ overlock machine? Learn to use a serger for your sewing projects.

When a friend of mine called me last week to ask how in the world she was supposed to get minky to behave in the serger, she reminded the Cuddle Minky has a different set

Sew directionally - This handy sewing tip helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.

Learn all the serger stitches that you can do with your Serger/Overlock machine, and download this free printable guide.

Want to make your sewing projects last and look professional but can't afford a serger? Check this genius serging without a serger methods!

lot8 | Stratford-made sustainable linen and cotton goods by Kim on Instagram: "I’ll admit, securing serge tales is not my favourite task. I’m terrible at knotting them. I don’t want to use Fray Check because I’m a sustainable business. And using a straight stitch over top of them just feels like way too much work. I’ve seen other videos showing how to secure serge tails using the serger, but mine were often bunched and messy and I couldn’t figure out why. After much practice it’s all about…

Happy National Serger Month! Last April, we discussed Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Sergers (But Were Afraid to Ask). Our goal was to demystify sergers for our sewing community. We’ve seen a lot of new sewists enter the Thimbles family over the course of the last few years, and growing your skill sets is our top priority. While sergers are not the first machine we’d direct new sewists to, as you become more accomplished sewists you’ll find that sergers really are indispensable…