Learn how to thread a serger the “cheater” way! Discover the secret to hiding your thread tails! Unlock countless mysteries of the sewing universe! Trouble with the video player? Click here to watch the video on Youtube. And the big question: would I recommend the Dreamstitcher 787 to a...
Today, I'll show you how to finish serger tails. For those that use a serger, we are always faced with the same dilemma after each stitch… “what do I do with the chains at the beginning and end!?” Well, that’s what I’m here for!! In this blog I’m going to go over si...
Finish Seams Without a Serger 1. Pinked Seams One of the simplest ways to prevent unraveling and finish seams would be to use pinking shears*. Once you’ve sewn your seam, just clip along the edges with the pinking shears before pressing. It’s that easy. A few years back pinking blades...
You can make them yourself using a variety of methods – you can use a serger for nice finished edges, turn under a hem and sew them up with a conventional machine, or just cut fringe and tie it into knots. You can let the kids pick out fabric with their favorite motifs or cartoon ...
Learn how to sew a jersey knit peasant dress in a knit fabric as opposed to a woven fabric using a conventional sewing machine rather than a serger. This peasant dress tutorial also includes easy tips on how to use a printed fabric so that the fabric des
A serger sewing machine enables you to streamline your sewing projects by finishing the seams -- called overlocking. A serger sews with both needles and loopers, so you simultaneously sew the seams and finish the edges of your fabrics. Because the serger
Serge the edges by using a serger. If you don’t have that, you can run the edges through the machine and use it to serge the edges. How to make a body pillow Getting the right body pillow can be a challenge, but you certainly can make your own body pillow. To do so, you will...
For freehand stitching, use a darning foot and lower the feed dogs or use a throat plate that covers the feed dogs. To begin, turn the handwheel to lower and raise the needle to its highest point. Pull gently on the top thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the quilt. Stitch ...
Use a 3/8” seam allowance to sew the end.Finish the raw edges with a zigzag stitch or serger.Next on this diy shirred maxi dress project, we will work on the hem. Double fold the hem of the ruffle by 1/2” and sew. Double fold the top of the dress by 1/2” and sew. ...
To reinforce your seam, use a zig-zag stitch along the raw edges that you just sewed. You can use a serger for this step if you have one. Sew the Crotch Seam Turn one of your pant legs right side out. Take the other leg (the one that's the wrong side out) and put it inside...