Overlocker projects

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

Ah finally the six weeks of bedlam and mayhem that constitutes the summer holidays are over! The minute the children were shooed on their way back to school, I took a sweeping look at the devastation left in their wake and took to frenzidly cleaning, tidying and organising the house. And, of course, once that…

Mastering the overlocker, and learning new skills

Serger blind hem stitch on stretchy grey fabric. This is one way to hem knits on a serger / overlocker.

*This is a guest blog, written by Iris Hoogendoorn*Hi everyone! I know the title sounds like this blog is supposed to start with ‘once upon a time…’ but as we all know sewing is not a fairy tale and really has its ups-and-downs. I’ll share some great tips I got when I just started using a serger, so hopefully your sewi

So you've just received your brand new serger machine (also called an overlocker), but have no idea what to do next? Here's exactly how to use a serger, from turning it on to doing your first test sew. I'm going to assume that you're a complete beginner who's doing

Sew Centre on Instagram: "Using decorative threads on your overlocker! So easy and a great effect ! #sewingtips #overlockertips #pfaffadmireair5000 #pfaffuk #pfaffingaround #madeirathread #sewcentre #sewingreels #sergertips #sewingforbeginners"

Yang Yu Hong on Instagram: "2 Quick Overlocker Tricks 1 - Instant Hemming With the wrong side of your fabric facing up, roll your hem to your mark then roll it back on itself (to create a Z or S shape depending on how you look at it). Overlock the three layers together, give the seam a good press and you’re done! 2 - Increased Gathers With your overlocker in the gather setting and at maximum stitch length, run the edge of your fabric through. The initial gathers are done, but if you…

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Guthrie & Ghani Dressmaking Fabric Shop on Instagram: "What does the differential feed do anyway? I get it, you look at the overlocker and feel over whelmed by all the dials and settings!! What if I told you that there is just one you need to focus on the most - the differential feed! Try the extremes on a scrap…super HIGH and super LOW….you’ll soon see the difference it makes and you can then tweak accordingly to find that sweet spot for the fabric you are using! Save this post to…

Learn three different ways to make napkins using an overlocker and coverstitch that are not just the usual rolled hem on the blog at weallsew.com.

Learning to sew with a serger is much like learning to sew all over again. Check out this tips + project ideas for beginners to find sweet serger success!

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You can make a Blind Hem with Serger Machines? This technique is a super clean way to finish the hems of all your knit sewing projects.

Learn to make this simple serger cover in no time using basic sewing skills. This is a fun and functional sewing project. Protect your overlock machine using the free pattern and step-by-step tutorial and video. Learn basic applique techniques while you are it.

Annie Stafford - Learn to sew on Instagram: "❗️No overlocker, no problem❗️ Have you ever used your sewing machine to overlock your fabric? Well now you can 🙌🏼 In this sewing tutorial I show you how to overlock the edge of your fabric to get a “mock overlocked” look. The trick here is to sew as close as you can to the edge of the fabric, this allows you to pull off any loose threads to make it look overlocked. This sewing hack has come in super useful for me when working with fabric…

Sergers are meant to make your life easier. Today's tutorial is going to show that and more! I really wanted to give you a call to acti...