Serger tension

Learn how to adjust serger tension on your overlocker needles and loopers for a perfect overlocked seam finish.

Serger tension can be tricky for the beginner sewist. But with a little bit of clarity, you’ll know exactly how to turn those dials or knobs to achieve the perfect tension for all of your sewing projects.

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

Learning basic serger maintenance and tension tips may increase the life of your serger, and keep your projects looking their best. Read today's post for

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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

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Learning to serge? Use these serger hacks and sewing tips on your next project! These are proven hacks that make serging a snap!

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Like Jess, I can tell you I am extremely intimidated by sewing with a serger. I'm fairly comfortable sewing with a basic machine but deciding to jump into a project with my serger was entirely out of my element. I'm a big planner and I feel relatively okay doing new things with the wealth of information you can gain by spending a few hours online. Learning the serger has not been so easy. I want to say I read the manual and then immediately started sewing but that wasn't the case. Before I…

Struggling with your serger? 😫 Then you need these quick and easy printable cheat sheets! Learn how to troubleshoot common serger issues with tension,...

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"Offered is a great quality black & white printable COPY of Original Instruction manual for Simplicity Easy Lock Serger 804D. 24pages, in English. This is NOT A REPAIR MANUAL!! This book is an Owner Operating MANUAL explaining how to thread and use this machine. As a Bonus you will get \"Let's Get Started\" Quick Reference Guide in COLOR to help you get started using your serger, this booklet shows you, step-by-step, how to thread your machine and tension guidelines for balanced stitching. 8

Have you ever wondered how a serger actually works? All month long we're digging deep and learning to love our sergers. Last week I ...

Even the most basic serger can produce several stitches. Here’s a look at the whole family of stitches so you can choose the best serger stitch for your sewing project.

Let’s face it. Serger tension can be tricky AND it takes a lot of patience. All those threads create beautiful, and dare I say magical, overcast stitches but they also create more opportunities for a tension issue. Each thread has a tension dial that can either be too tight or too loose, meaning you

This guide for beginners is an easy way to learn how to use a serger or an overlocker with step by step video.

Mastering sewing machine tension is a must-have sewing skill for flawless stitching. Learn how to adjust it properly.