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Sewing Essentials Serger Techniques: sewing secrets for getting the most from your serger

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Sewing secrets for getting the most from your serger. If you own a serger, or are contemplating getting one, then you’ll want to learn all the techniques, tips, and tricks for mastering this specialized sewing machine. Sewing Essentials: Serger Techniques, an instructional guidebook and DVD workshop combo, is about to take your skill to the max.

Thoroughly covered in a book and DVD package. Read the informative guidebook for detailed yet easy-to-follow written steps, accompanied by over 200 vivid photographs. Watch the DVD as popular instructor and sewing expert Pamela Leggett demystifies the serger, making it more fun to use. And then see what you’ll create! In no time, this double-whammy approach will have you navigating your serger like a pro.

  • Go way beyond basic raw-edge clean ups
  • Learn spool-threading secrets – the elixir for successful serger use!
  • Adjust tension and control the fabric feed
  • Sew basic stitches and seams, lickety-split
  • Use flatlock stitching to secure heavy fabric
  • Embellish with decorative stitching
  • Create heirloom-quality pintucks and ruffles
  • And more!

Build or hone this impressive sewing skill and put it to use right away. Basically, a serger trims the seam and encloses the seam allowance or edge of the fabric, inside a thread casing, all in one step. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll marvel that you ever sewed without the multi-tasking capabilities of this machine! Whether you’re a beginner or have sewing experience, Sewing Essentials: Serger Techniques will give you the confidence to do more with the serger than you ever thought possible. Even experienced sewers will love the professional techniques, shortcut tips, and insider tricks packed into this must-have reference.

ISBN-13: 9781627109178

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Taunton Press - Incorporated

Publication Date: 09-01-2015

Pages: 160

Product Dimensions: 8.20(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.20(d)

Sewing expert and serger extraordinaire, Pamela specializes in pattern fitting. Her fun and informative style makes every lesson memorable, lending itself to the classroom and instructional DVDs.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
CH1: Serger Basics
CH2: Serger Notions
CH3: Threading the Serger
CH4: Basic Stitches & Balancing Thread Tension
CH5: Practical Skills, Serging the Perfect Seam, Starting and Stopping, Curves and Corners
CH6:Neckband & Waistband
CH7:Hemming with a Serger
CH8:Differential Feed
CH9: Flatlocking Techniques
CH10:Heirloom Stitching
CH11:Cover Stitch Techniques
APPENDIX   
Serger Vocabulary
Serger Troubleshooting
Stitch Guide