Serger patterns

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

Do you wish the inside of your garment looked as good as the outside? Come see how you can create a clean finish on your clothes in 3 easy steps using this serger french seam tutorial.

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…

*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

Learn all the serger stitches that you can do with your Serger/Overlock machine, and download this free printable guide.

Covering your serger or sewing machine is essential. This popular pin will show you how to make a simple serger cover in very little time.

Here are the 3 quick tips to help you get the most from your serger.

I bought my Juki serger at the Original Sewing Expo last November, and I decided that I wanted to make a custom dust cover for the machine. I made the cover without a formal pattern, and I think i…

I love the internet! I posted on Facebook to ask the question if there was a quick settings guide for my serger (it seems like I'm always spending more time getting the tension right then actually using the machine!) Most responses were that you need to make one yourself. (Booooo!) But I did find some helpful posts of other bloggers that have the same model and listed their settings. I included the settings and their blog posts on the downloadable and printable chart but you may find that…

Have you tried hemming with a serger? While it might not be the most obvious choice, a serger can be an excellent option for hemming.