When I sat down in front of my serger the very first time I was a little bit scared, looking closely at the machine I was rather intimidated by it. All of those tension dials, loopers and gadgets had me totally confused. And to be honest, I still am. BUT I am learning, slowly but surely, bit by bit it is making more sense....I think!
I've had my serger for almost two years now, and I have not really made an effort to learn how to use it. Sure I tried it out when I first got it, but I found it was just too complicated figuring out on my own, and since I never had the chance to go to classes because my little one was-, still is so busy and demanding, taking classes is almost impossible.
So I was just too happy when I found 'Beginner Serging Machine Basics and Techniques' on Craftsy. I can watch each lesson as often as I like, go back and forth if I'm stuck, not to mention all the money I am saving having to drive 100km for a lesson.
Images from Craftsy
I loved taking this class. I watched each video lesson front to back right up to the end, and jumped right in participating with each lesson. Sure there where times I felt like pulling out my hair, but I quickly got hold of myself and carried on.
In this class I really got the chance to learn each part and aspect of my machine. Which was very helpful, especially because I only know how to sew a quarter inch seam allowance and how to change the settings on my home sewing machine for free motion.
Here are just a few examples of the different stitches I have learnt. I still want to learn the decorative stitches using yarn and embroidery threads, but for now I am happy learning and stitching out these samples.
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| two thread wrap stitch |
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| two thread flat lock |
I really want to broaden my sewing skills to not only piecing quilt tops and quilting. Thus far I have only experience using quilting cotton, so this will be quite an adventure sewing with different types of fabric.
Hope you'll stick around seeing what I've learnt and made.
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Hi Marelize, I'm interested to see that you have done this course. I have had my overlocker for about 20 years and have used it a lot for dressmaking but I've packed it away since doing so much quilting. If only it could be used somewhere in quilting!!!
ReplyDeleteI am frugal and use my serging stitches (few that there are) on my Janome. I can't imagine using a regular serger because of the difficulty level. Good to know there are videos out there to help a quilter/sewer out though! Thanks for sharing and the best of luck to you on your serging adventure!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I LOVE your header!
I used to use a serger all the time when I made clothes....they are wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
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I was given a serger recently, and I need to pull it out and see if I can figure it out...so many Christmas jammies to make! It's a Bernina from the 90's...should work fine...I just have to do it...
ReplyDeleteNice serger! I can't wait to see what you get up to with that :)
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