BEGINNER SERGING: MACHINE BASICS & TECHNIQUES

Amy Alan

Craftsyand Sympoz Inc., Minneapolis, USA

Year 2012

Pages 28

Gain confidence using your serger with this guide. If you know the basics of serging, you will now discover how versatile your machine is. Begin with an overview of serger threading and maintenance. Then, learn how to create 9 different types of basic stitches and create a serger stitch book you can reference again and again. For those tricky serger slip-ups, the author will show you how to troubleshoot common issues like poor tension, skipped stitches, fabric rippling and more. Now that you have refined your serging skills, put them to the test with 3 skill-building projects. Make an exposed zipper bag, an ombré ruffled apron and a striped knit scarf. To finish class, add versatility to your serger with blind hem, elasticator and gathering feet.