Details: Get the most out of your serger machine! Learn what a serger can do beyond overcasting and preventing fraying Serger overview including identifying the parts, threading, different feet, and more Types of sergers that are available, to help you find the one that will work best for you Functional and decorative stitching settings, gathering, cording, cover stitching, ruffles, and troubleshooting help
A serger is a sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying along the edges. But it can do so much more! Pocket Guide to Sergers is an invaluable guide for both new and experienced seamstresses and tailors. It's a perfectly small, handy, take-along primer that includes all the basics for getting the most out of the serger machine. Author Sue O'Very is the mastermind behind "Sookie Sews" on YouTube and has also authored Pocket Guide to Sewing Notions and Pocket Guide to Stabilizers. Sergers are more than a one-trick pony for sewing basic finishing seams that won't unravel. They can also handle gathering, cording, cover stitching, and ruffles, just to name a few. This must-have book will help you master these techniques! This compact, pocket-sized guide will teach you what a serger is, how it works, and help you decide which one is the best for you to purchase. It also provides information on parts and pieces of the serger, tensions, needles and loopers, types of stitches, different feet, accessories, getting the most out of your serger, maintenance, and troubleshooting things that might go awry. Packed with so much information, this take-along guide will quickly become your favorite go-to!
