The flatlock stitch is just one way to enhance your overlocker experience, both as a functional and fun stitch. Create a stitch sample booklet of various flatlock stitches to help you decide on the perfect stitch for your next decorative feature or hem finish. More …
The rolled hem is specifically an edge finish or decorative touch, not a stitch to be used for seaming or construction. This stitch creates a narrow, dense, thread-wrapped edge on your fabric. Minor adjustments to this stitch can create a wide variety of decorative edges such as picot or lettuce edging. More …
I love a quick project. Being able to quickly whip up something beautiful feels a little like a super power. My BERNINA L 460 Overlocker is always the star of the show when I want to make something fast, and I think she really outdid herself this time. When you’re looking for a quick project, More …
Welcome back to our essential guide to overlockers! So far, we’ve gotten a broad look at these machines and spent some time looking at the actual overlock stitch. Now things get a little bit more intricate. Not necessarily more complicated, but we’ll start diving into how to expand the use of your overlock machine. Among More …
BERNINA Overlocker Expert, Doris Brechbuehl, shares tips and tricks for sewing self-made face masks with the overlocker/serger This design appeals to me, because I am wearing glasses and its shape is comfortable on my nose. And will not most of us wear sunglasses sooner or later? And I also like it, because it is ideal More …
The single stitch that sets the overlocker apart from a sewing machine is the rolled hem. This beautiful stitch is easy to achieve and lends itself to many decorative applications and threads. More …
Find a new, easier, and favorite way to gather fabric using the BERNINA L 460. With this online tutorial, learn how to adjust the differential feed, as well as needle tensions and stitch length settings to create perfect gathering or stretching every time. More …
One of the first embellishment techniques I learned was piping and I still love it. Calling it an embellishment may be a little too strong because it isn’t dramatic or flamboyant. But it’s a great tailored, refined accent for seams and edges. One of the reasons I like it so much is that it isn’t More …
Unsure of how to balance your overlocker’s 4-thread overlock stitch? Learn how to troubleshoot the problem and make the adjustments needed to fix it. More …
Lately it seems like sergers are getting more and more attention as an essential part of a home sewing machine lineup, and rightly so! Sergers not only can assist in cleanly finishing a woven garment, they can also be used to sew knits with ease. Today we’re sharing 5 essential serger tips for a happy, More …
Who doesn’t like to add a little extra sheen and sparkle? With the use of a decorative thread, your serger can add that glitz to the edge or even in the middle of your project. Hi everyone, I’m Sue from Sue O’Very Designs, BERNINA Ambassador and serger enthusiast. Today I’m going to show you my More …
Make a 5-minute mask on an overlocker / serger, all you need is two pieces of fabric and elastic. More …
