5 Ways to Secure a Serger Seam
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
Tag: overlocker stitch
Overlocker For Beginners—Fast Finishing with Rolled Hems
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
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
Welcome back to our essential guide to overlockers! So far, we’ve gotten a broad look at these machines and spent … More
Perfecting a Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Stitch
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
5 Essential Serger Tips for a Happy, Healthy Machine
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
Three Decorative Threads for Sergers
Who doesn’t like to add a little extra sheen and sparkle? With the use of a decorative thread, your serger … More
5-Minute Mask with an Overlocker
Make a 5-minute mask on an overlocker / serger, all you need is two pieces of fabric and elastic. … More
Overlocker for Beginners—The Essential Overlock Stitch
Learn about the variety of the different 16 stitches you can create on a serger and how they can be created differently from a standard machine. It comes down to a couple simple settings, including thread tensions. … More
DIY Wire-edged Ribbon
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
This project came about as I discovered some orphan 10″ squares in my quilting stash. What was I going to … More
Custom Boxer Briefs
One of my favorite projects to make for the mister is boxer briefs. I love to make them a little … More