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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Sweet Serger Links

So it turns out the serger is kind of...difficult. It's a whole different beast than the regular sewing machine, which I also have some struggles with. And the books I was able to get from the library assume quite a bit of knowledge already.

A google search yielded few links that I found truly useful, but here's a few that, if you're in the same boat as me, you might find helpful. And if you're interested in any more of the craft, sewing, and recipe links that I save on a daily basis, remember to check out my Delicious links page (also available from the Favorite Links tab above).

Serger Help and Hints

If you're interested in sergers, confused by the lingo (overlock, differential feed, what?!?), or thinking of buying a serger, this is a good place to get a quick introduction to what's important.


Gathering and ruffles are super easy on a serger! All I've done yet is sew seams and sew chunks of fabric together...and this option made that a lot more fun.
Easy Serger Projects
I've found it tough to find projects for the beginning serger. Most serger projects also require use of a regular sewing machine, and also can be done using only a regular sewing machine- it'll just take you a lot longer than with the help of a serger. These tutorials show how you can use your serger to help you out.

Hobo Bag by Dana from Made
Dana uses her serger in ways that even the beginner can handle to make some really cute varieties of this bag.

Kathleen shows how you can use your serger to finish the raw edges of a garment, speed things up, and make the finished product look even more professional.

Serger Scarf on Craft Stylish
Here's one you can make using only your serger- no regular machine necessary.

These are taken from the Singer book Quick and Easy Sewing with Your Serger (which I want)

What do you guys think? Do you have a serger? How did you start learning?
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1 comment:

  1. EtcetorizeJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I've had a serger for ages, and I know it's supposed to be this wonder machine that you can do an entire garment on, but truthfully, 99% of the time I still only use it for finishing seams. I do like a nice rolled edge once in awhile too but mostly it just makes my pieces very clean and professional.

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