Overlock seam

16 May 2008 Doing the overlock seam finish is super simple: just put the fabric in the machine, press the pedal and let her rip! An overlock machine works by. This finish is fairly close to a serger seam and will eliminate most unraveling. Before I owned a serger, I used this method and had years of success with it. Learn how to sew an overlock stitch from Fabricworm.com founder Cynthia Mann in this Howcast video.

17 Oct 2013 Serging seam edges is a popular technique because it.s fast and easy, but there are plenty of other options that do the job equally well and do. An overlock stitch is a method of connecting two pieces of fabric with a series of thread loops around the edges of the fabric. If.

24 Mar 2011 Did you know that most regular sewing machines have a special overlock stitch that mimics a serger.s stitch It.s true! My Bernina has one, and.

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A serger does take some adjustment when sewing. Because the machine cuts the seam allowance off as you sew, you.ve got a lot less room for error. 18 Feb 2009 It doesn.t have to be used on an overlocked (serged) seam but usually is. The back side of the seam forms a ladder pattern or similar. 15 Mar 2013 With your presser foot still lifted, place your fabric under the foot so that the next stitch your serger makes will be on your fabric. Arrange the.

5 Mar 2013 3) With the raw edge of the fabric touching the little flap of metal on the overlock foot, stitch along one of the seams. If you.re using lightweight or. 25 Sep 2012 Today I.ll be showing you different types of seams and how to sew them. Overlocking the edges together is usually done on a narrower seam.

1 Dec 2011 Even the most basic serger can produce several stitches. Here.s a look at the whole family of stitches and the best use for each.

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If you want to learn to finish your garments beautifully, rayon seam binding is a This is so much cheaper and easier than purchasing a serger or overlock. How, where and when to use an overcasting stitch for a neat seam finish. If you don.t have a serger and just use a regular sewing machine like me, this is one. 21 Feb 2015 Your serger should have a thicker stitch finger on (A) but in most models you can change it to a smaller one (or none at all), depending on the.