Technique: serger

Baby Beanie

December 15, 2020 Jaime David

A basic beanie for a baby is a simple and quick project to make using your overlocker. This project is also a great use for those little bits of knit scraps that come from making other clothing projects. Get ready to whip these beanies up by the dozen—and have a beanie for every outfit! … More

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Mask Bag with a Serger

December 10, 2020 Mary Beck

These days, masks are a part of our wardrobe. Which means at some point, they need to be laundered. This … More

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BERNINA Airthreading Overlocker BERNINA L 850: Cutting Width and Adjustments

October 26, 2020 Jaime David

One of the most versatile and easy ways to change the look of stitch while serging is by adjusting the position of the cutting knife. In this post, we will explore the various widths of stitches, lowering the cutting knife and dive into a special feature called- Micro Thread Control. … More

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Fabulous Flatlock and Pintuck Placemat

September 21, 2020 gailpatricedesign

Welcome to the creative world of your L 850 overlocker! Have you ever wondered whether your overlocker can do more … More

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Fast Fusible Hems with a Serger

July 23, 2020 Sookie Sews

The best part of a serger / overlocker is the speed! Why not take advantage of its speed and finish hems quickly. Here are two tips on how to create fast fusible hems with a serger. … More

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Overlocker Flatlock Stitch

July 13, 2020 Jaime David

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

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Quilt As You Go Table Runner

June 18, 2020 Kate Toney

I love a quick project. Being able to quickly whip up something beautiful feels a little like a super power. … More

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Rolled Hems on the Overlocker

June 9, 2020 Jaime David

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

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Gathering with an Overlocker

June 2, 2020 Jaime David

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

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Perfecting a Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Stitch

May 25, 2020 Jaime David

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

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Three Decorative Threads for Sergers

May 1, 2020 Sookie Sews

Who doesn’t like to add a little extra sheen and sparkle? With the use of a decorative thread, your serger … More

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Sew Your Own Weighted Comfort Bunny

April 10, 2020 Kerry Goulder

Sew Your Own Weighted Comfort Bunny … More

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