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Everything You Need to Know About Sewing With a Serger
Sewing is an ancient craft that still has remarkable relevance in today's modern world. The art of stitching and assembling pieces of fabric together either by hand or with the use of a modern sewing machine is still a valuable skill and can be used for industry and home or arts means. Industrial sewing is usually done with the use of machines, but for seamstresses, alteration givers and most casual sewers, an old fashioned needle and thread is still incredibly useful and more often than not the desired use since it enables far more details. Tailoring and dressmaking require not only a needle and thread, but also other tools and materials that you can find easily at arts and crafts stores.
In this informative video clip series, our expert tailor will show you how to use a serger method for sewing. The serger method involves trimming the edge of fabric and overcasting all in one step. Serging can also be used for creative and decorative effects. Serging is ideal for stretchy fabrics or fabrics that should have neat edges. Learn about the serger machine, its controls, how to thread a serger sewing machine and much more. Included are tips for threading upper and lower loopers, and many examples of serger materials.
Credit: http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/sewing-serger.htm
In this informative video clip series, our expert tailor will show you how to use a serger method for sewing. The serger method involves trimming the edge of fabric and overcasting all in one step. Serging can also be used for creative and decorative effects. Serging is ideal for stretchy fabrics or fabrics that should have neat edges. Learn about the serger machine, its controls, how to thread a serger sewing machine and much more. Included are tips for threading upper and lower loopers, and many examples of serger materials.
Credit: http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/sewing-serger.htm