Just inherited my mum’s 1960’s metal sewing machine and will cut my teeth on a shift dress first. The overlockers are great but definitely not for the feint hearted. So fiddly to set up and lots to be aware of. If my reignited dressing making skills take off again, I may consider buying a used model, but for now the demonstration was very useful and an insight into what to expect. Thank you.
Great advice you don't need all 4 spools of thread to be "matching." Truly amazing how basic colors will blend together to get you through most situations.
My BabyLock Imagine converts to a two-thread, and I used it to sew together pieces of fleece to make cute baby blankets. That would also work for a fleece patchwork throw, maybe using up scraps.
Thank you, Kim. I have had my serger for more that 30 years (before differential feed) and I don't know if I could live without it. I thought about a new one but I have not took the leap yet. One thing I have learned is a no-fail way to tie off the looper threads. I place the old and new color threads together with ends equal and tie an over hand knot. They are more secure because one thread can't pull loose like a standard tying your shoes' knot can.
Thank so much for the series. I have had my overlocker for years but have never felt comfortable using it. Hoping to change this now as I sew more with knits. xo
Thank you! Always felt a little intimidated by my serger! You explained the tension and differential feed really well and I liked the top tips about threading and changing only the left needle thread for different projects. Looking forward to part 2
It’s nice to see Juki changed their thread spools to horizontal, rather than square. I have a Bernina, and it doesn’t air thread. But I wanted the lower looper to thread without having to spend the money on air threading and the Bernina fit that just fine. It uses household needles too, I traded in a Singer serger and the Bernina is my best friend! I try to find projects for it to do. Another edit: Another Wawak user! I love that site and use their serger thread. Not particularly happy with Maxilock for my machine, especially the black, so I switched to Wawak.
I use a blush brush to clean my serger and my sewing machine. I take my odd colours of leftover thread and use them on my serger. Good for those colours that you buy for a specific project and don’t know what to do with the leftovers.
Hi Kim, would you consider doing a video on how to thread the juki 1000? I put it away for long periods of time and then forget and need to relearn. I’ve found your other videos very helpful!
I love my Babylock Triumph with overlock and cover stitch. It has 8 thread stands. The manual even has a stitch that uses all of them at once. I have never tried that; sounds crazy. My quilt shop used to hold serger club sessions where we completed projects that taught us techniques. Covid disrupted those plans and I miss them. Will you have some serger exercises for us?
Sergers are such a time consu ming expensive machine. I sold mine because I could use a regular machine faster and well. Leggings for example... one stretch stitch and go back and do an overcast stitch takes me less time than trouble shooting the serger for threading and tension and.....
Regarding needles, you mentioned universal needles, but do you use ball point needles for knits or do the universal needles do fine with knits? Thank you so much for this series. So far I’ve only used my serger on cottons and to finish off a flannel seam.
I wasn’t recommending universal needles. For some reason, my serger came with a pack. I was just saying that particular serger takes regular sewing machine needles. Absolutely you should use ballpoint needles with knits!! I’m sorry for the confusion.
Thank you so much for replying to my question. I definitely misunderstood about the universal needles and am anxious to make a t-shirt with my serger using the appropriate ball point needles. Blessings, Linda Hardesty
I can show you with my Janome, but every serger is different. I will show that in part 2. Even though it’s probably not the same as yours, it might help a little.
Just inherited my mum’s 1960’s metal sewing machine and will cut my teeth on a shift dress first. The overlockers are great but definitely not for the feint hearted. So fiddly to set up and lots to be aware of. If my reignited dressing making skills take off again, I may consider buying a used model, but for now the demonstration was very useful and an insight into what to expect. Thank you.
Very helpful. I appreciate your even paced, clear instructions and the great tips! Thank you.
Thank you so much ❤️
Wish I had this when I bought my first serger! I now own a Babylock which I love!
So helpful. Thanks. I was lucky to find a 5 thread Pfaff at an estate sale. Old technology, but still works great.
This was much needed when I was a beginner at serging. I know this will help so many. Love the t shirt
Great advice you don't need all 4 spools of thread to be "matching." Truly amazing how basic colors will blend together to get you through most situations.
My BabyLock Imagine converts to a two-thread, and I used it to sew together pieces of fleece to make cute baby blankets. That would also work for a fleece patchwork throw, maybe using up scraps.
Kim! I just got a janome FA4! So excited 🤗🤗🤗🥰
Thank you. I’m just making friends with my overlocker at the moment. I have mastered threading it, which is a major triumph I can tell you!
Thank you for this tutorial 😍. Cannt wait till the second one🇨🇦
Kim, thanks for this bought my first overlocker today! I already feel more confident after watching you! Thanks
I just picked up my new serger/coverstitch today. I am excited to learn about it. Thanks for doing this!
Thank you , Kim! I can't wait to see more of this series!
Thank you, Kim. I have had my serger for more that 30 years (before differential feed) and I don't know if I could live without it. I thought about a new one but I have not took the leap yet. One thing I have learned is a no-fail way to tie off the looper threads. I place the old and new color threads together with ends equal and tie an over hand knot.
They are more secure because one thread can't pull loose like a standard
tying your shoes' knot can.
Thank so much for the series. I have had my overlocker for years but have never felt comfortable using it. Hoping to change this now as I sew more with knits. xo
I am a new (used singer from 90's owner of a serger. This is something I appreciate very much, look forward to part 2
I love the video and your Juki looks awesome.You have have beautiful grandkids! Happy Sewing 🌸🌸🌸
Thank you! Always felt a little intimidated by my serger! You explained the tension and differential feed really well and I liked the top tips about threading and changing only the left needle thread for different projects. Looking forward to part 2
Thank you!
It’s nice to see Juki changed their thread spools to horizontal, rather than square. I have a Bernina, and it doesn’t air thread. But I wanted the lower looper to thread without having to spend the money on air threading and the Bernina fit that just fine. It uses household needles too, I traded in a Singer serger and the Bernina is my best friend! I try to find projects for it to do.
Another edit: Another Wawak user! I love that site and use their serger thread. Not particularly happy with Maxilock for my machine, especially the black, so I switched to Wawak.
I use a blush brush to clean my serger and my sewing machine. I take my odd colours of leftover thread and use them on my serger. Good for those colours that you buy for a specific project and don’t know what to do with the leftovers.
Great ideas!
Great idea.
Great tutorial looking forward to the rest.
Thanks ❤
Kim, great video and exactly what I needed to give me confidence to tackle my overlocker. Look forward to the next session.
Learn a great deal. Thoroughly enjoy your videos.
Hi Kim, would you consider doing a video on how to thread the juki 1000? I put it away for long periods of time and then forget and need to relearn. I’ve found your other videos very helpful!
The first serger I ever worked on was about 55 years ago making draperies and occasionally surging the edges of carpet samples.
Thanks for all your videos!
Thanks Kim. Good information and refresher.
I love my Babylock Triumph with overlock and cover stitch. It has 8 thread stands. The manual even has a stitch that uses all of them at once. I have never tried that; sounds crazy. My quilt shop used to hold serger club sessions where we completed projects that taught us techniques. Covid disrupted those plans and I miss them. Will you have some serger exercises for us?
Hi thank you for the info!👍
Great video! I wish you were making videos when I first started with my bear of a serger a few years ago.
Thank you Kim. Can’t wait for the rest of this series! Did you already do a similar series on Coverstitch machines? If not, will you please? 😊
Can’t wait to see the review of the Juki MO-1000 serger. I am interested in buying one.
Very helpful, thanks!
Hopefully I will own a serger one day soon..
I love my serger, but want classes on making garments on it. I've made plenty of little things but not what I bought it for.
Thank you such a awesome explanation of Sergers and what is under the hood....I want one
Thank for this tutorial
This was very helpful
Thanks so much!
Tks for sharing
I struggle with the seam allowances on my serger. Hoping to get a better understanding at the Sewing Expo tomorrow.
Sergers are such a time consu
ming expensive machine. I sold mine because I could use a regular machine faster and well.
Leggings for example... one stretch stitch and go back and do an overcast stitch takes me less time than trouble shooting the serger for threading and tension and.....
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Regarding needles, you mentioned universal needles, but do you use ball point needles for knits or do the universal needles do fine with knits? Thank you so much for this series. So far I’ve only used my serger on cottons and to finish off a flannel seam.
I wasn’t recommending universal needles. For some reason, my serger came with a pack. I was just saying that particular serger takes regular sewing machine needles. Absolutely you should use ballpoint needles with knits!! I’m sorry for the confusion.
Thank you so much for replying to my question. I definitely misunderstood about the universal needles and am anxious to make a t-shirt with my serger using the appropriate ball point needles. Blessings, Linda Hardesty
Which Judi are you using?
Juki
My serger is the MO-1000. It’s an air thread option and it is fantastic!
jag älskar min juki
I live mine too :-)
Kim, Is it possible to show us how to thread manually please ??? I am so lost. I have a Euro Pro ........
I can show you with my Janome, but every serger is different. I will show that in part 2. Even though it’s probably not the same as yours, it might help a little.
@@dorothysdaughtersews Thank you so very much...I so appreciate this....God Bless you
Thank you!