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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

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

5 Ways to Secure a Serger Seam

August 3, 2020 Sookie Sews

Did you know that going backward on your serger isn’t required in order to secure a seam? Here are five different ways to secure serger seams that look clean and professional. … More

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

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

Overlocker Serger for Beginners Series- Fas Finishing with a Rolled Hem

Overlocker For Beginners—Fast Finishing with Rolled Hems

July 1, 2020 Hayley Grzych

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

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

Overlocker for Beginners-The Flatlock Stitch

June 15, 2020 Hayley Grzych

Welcome back to our essential guide to overlockers! So far, we’ve gotten a broad look at these machines and spent … More

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

5 Essential Serger Tips for a Happy, Healthy Machine

May 18, 2020 Jen Beeman

We’re sharing 5 essential serger tips for a happy, healthy machine to help you get the best serger results possible. If you’re new to sergers, or are just looking for a few tips to up your serger game, this post is for you! … More

DIY Wire-edged Ribbon

October 8, 2019 Jaime David

Learn how to make your own wire-edged ribbon using your overlocker. Get tips on how to manage the wire through the machine with these step-by-step instructions, and use this technique with leftover strips of fabric to create structured bows to decorate for all the seasons! … More

Overlocker Drawstring Bag

May 31, 2019 Mary Beck

This project came about as I discovered some orphan 10″ squares in my quilting stash. What was I going to … More

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