OVERLOCK STITCH | No Serger Needed

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  • Опубликовано: 1 фев 2025

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  • @thatgirlthatsme
    @thatgirlthatsme 4 года назад +373

    So happy I don't have to worry about frayed edges anymore. And I can stop stressing over not having a serger. Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge with us.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  4 года назад +12

      You are so welcome!

    • @EcdClothings
      @EcdClothings 3 года назад

      Hi

    • @deborahmatthie5270
      @deborahmatthie5270 Год назад +1

      I have a server but I bought it used and have no idea how to set it up. I'm sewing a small project

    • @Slightlysketchy
      @Slightlysketchy Год назад +11

      I was also pretty afrayed until I came upon this video

    • @nunyabusiness3582
      @nunyabusiness3582 Год назад +1

      ​@@Slightlysketchylmaooo 🤣

  • @f_raye
    @f_raye 9 месяцев назад +44

    I keep hearing “first overlock the edge” in all these dream sewing tutorials I want to eventually build up to and find myself, a beginner, asking what does that even mean (in detail)!? Thank you for this tutorial!!! 😊

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  9 месяцев назад +2

      You are so welcome!

  • @jhwatchlist6927
    @jhwatchlist6927 Год назад +11

    Thanks, Jan! I've been sewing for over 60 years. Rarely do I find something new in sewing tutorials, as I did in this one!

  • @debkeyworth8429
    @debkeyworth8429 4 года назад +13

    I never seem to understand sewing machine instructions..... I actually understood your tutorial and enjoyed it very much . Thanks

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  4 года назад +2

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @Printerguy360
    @Printerguy360 9 месяцев назад +8

    My daughter and I got our first sowing machine Saturday. Singer Patchwork. 240 dollars! Made pillows last night and are cutting out the pattern for a period colonial dress! So excited! We do have a tudor to teach us as we go. Prayers please. We have three weeks.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  9 месяцев назад

      Awesome. Let me know how it goes.

    • @Printerguy360
      @Printerguy360 9 месяцев назад +1

      @JanHowell we have the skirt, front, and back put together did the lining Friday night. Putting the front and back together after we do a fit tonight! Then the frilly stuff!

    • @elaineforan4751
      @elaineforan4751 8 месяцев назад

      How did it go? Are you finished?

  • @veganperson
    @veganperson Год назад +28

    I love how Jan touched her sewing machine and said “basic”, um…that’s not a basic machine when you look at my basic machine 😂. Great tutorial, I will try on my definitely basic machine.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад +3

      I think basic machines, even more basic than mine are great machines.

    • @-...................-
      @-...................- Год назад +2

      ​@@JanHowell my basic sewing machine is still that old metal one that looks like the 193Q. I will check the warehouse in the future to see the actual model.

  • @sushirat5696
    @sushirat5696 Год назад +5

    thank you!! Im currently in college and brought my serger only to forget the plug at my home city 3 hours away! I needed to secure the edges of my fabric for a project and this came in handy!!

  • @artisticagi
    @artisticagi Месяц назад +1

    This is amazing! Thank you for sharing. I have a brother LX-3125 and my cousin is sewing on it. So we just changed the stitch to stitch 3 and it worked out great. Don’t have to change the foot.

  • @methos8894
    @methos8894 Год назад +4

    Thank you for this. Straight forward and easy to understand. No unnecessary fluff - pun intended.

  • @bigtimefans100
    @bigtimefans100 Год назад +1

    I've used the overlock stitch for some of my patchwork skirts that I've made and they've held up great! I didn't realize you could use a zigzag with a straight stitch; but now that I look at it, a lot of my jeans do have those stitches! Thank you so much for teaching us something new:)

  • @janet5820
    @janet5820 3 месяца назад

    Thank you Jan Howell this is exactly what I’m going to do, without the expense of an over locker. Interesting & money saving 😊

  • @jess.hawkins
    @jess.hawkins 2 года назад +31

    This is really helpful, thank you! I've just got my own sewing machine and I haven't used one properly since secondary school, a little over 10 years ago!

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  2 года назад +4

      You are so welcome! I hope you start sewing again.

    • @jess.hawkins
      @jess.hawkins 2 года назад +6

      @@JanHowell Thanks! I practiced so much last week I used up two spools of thread in the space of 3 days. Here's hoping!

  • @ThatForestNymph
    @ThatForestNymph 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I was at war with my machine trying to figure out how to overlock (I’m new to sewing) and you made this so easy to follow.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  10 месяцев назад

      Awesome, glad it was helpful!

  • @educationalfieldstudies
    @educationalfieldstudies 2 года назад +10

    What an excellent teacher you are! Thank you.

  • @marijkeschellenbach2680
    @marijkeschellenbach2680 Год назад +1

    Thank you for showing the different stitches and I am glad you also used the knit fabric.

  • @JohnBau
    @JohnBau Месяц назад

    Helpful comparison, thank you. After watching, I like the over-edge zigzag with supporting straight stitch best. It looks great and can be done with the most basic of machines.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Месяц назад

      Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @shariday9849
    @shariday9849 Год назад

    Thank you for this! You have no idea.🙄. I made a kimono jacket and long skirt out of the most delicious, drapey, navy crepe. Fraying everywhere. Threads even poking out of the french seams. I will be renovating this yummy suit with the overlock stitches you showed us. I think they are on my machine but I’ve never knew how to use them. Hurray you! I’m a happy stitcher.😊

  • @neelubird
    @neelubird Год назад

    Thanks for this. I want to buy a fairly basic machine but still be able to do some sort of overlocking on it- you've provided and ideal solution.

  • @mushmush1985
    @mushmush1985 Год назад

    Thank you so much for this video!! Especially the zigzag and straight sticht will help me enormous

  • @razmataziest
    @razmataziest Год назад +3

    Thank you for this, I've been fretting about a project I promised to friend because I couldn't figure out how to finish my edges properly without a serger!

  • @vickynewton7954
    @vickynewton7954 2 года назад +12

    Thank you a zillion times and then a zillion more! I needed this tutorial so bad! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @cathyolague9408
    @cathyolague9408 Год назад +1

    Thank you sew much! A friend brought some items she needed altered and it turned out they were knit and surged. So I thank you so much for the tutorial. Hopefully my machine won't rest the fabric. Fingers crossed!❤

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад +1

      Let me know how it goes.

    • @cathyolague9408
      @cathyolague9408 Год назад

      @@JanHowell it worked great! You really CAN teach an old dog new tricks! 😆

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад

      @@cathyolague9408 wonderful

  • @yume152
    @yume152 Год назад +5

    This is so educational! My brother sewing & embroidery machine has the same computer interface so it’s perfect for me to learn how to use all the functions ❤

  • @urbanwolfgard
    @urbanwolfgard Год назад +23

    Exactly what I needed! Thank you for making this, super informative and easy to follow! :)

  • @user-po4xm3nj4u
    @user-po4xm3nj4u 3 года назад +8

    You just saved me from buying an overedge foot that it looks like I don’t actually need! Thanks 🥂

  • @donaldwarriner1640
    @donaldwarriner1640 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing this info. It's already been a big help as I'm in the midst of a couple projects as a newbie sewer.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  10 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful.

  • @marilamar821
    @marilamar821 4 года назад +52

    This was super helpful and motivational! I really want the Juki serger with the vacuum feature and the price is just too much. I’m definitely gonna get the overlock presser foot for my heavy duty singer machine✨ problems solved😂

    • @BohoStitcher
      @BohoStitcher 3 года назад +1

      I got the 4411 for Christmas! You too? 😍

    • @marilamar821
      @marilamar821 3 года назад

      @@BohoStitcher I don’t know what it’s called but it’s a presser foot kit from singer✨😊

    • @nikitatavernitilitvynova
      @nikitatavernitilitvynova 3 года назад

      I always did a rolled hem until my past shirt feels bulky under the armpit. My mom said it doesn't look as professional as her t-shirt and I told her it's because I don't own a serger. And it costs about €200 for the most basic one. I recently got a new sewing machine that has the overlock stitch and the slanted knit stitch for indeed knitted fabrics and I'm super happy about it. I finally understood something useful before sewing a matching skirt for my shirt. I looked a bit ugrateful when I opened up my new sewing machine and realized it was a used one but I had my motivations. After my mom told me it belonged to an acquaintance she had I was much relieved. A seamstress got her daughter in law a sewing machine she only used about three times and sold it for much cheaper to my mom because she had (reasonably) no use for it. So she did a good gift recycling to a sew addict like me.

    • @danielapagliaro8025
      @danielapagliaro8025 Год назад

      I have a Juki serger and for me it's always a nightmare to use!

    • @KittenBowl1
      @KittenBowl1 Год назад +1

      Juki is not known for serger machines. They’re known for industrial machines for straight only stitch. Every manufacturer has something that they are very good at and Juki is not known for sergers though their latest one which is very expensive for what you are getting is just ok. You know those that they use for professional seamstress in factory setting? Yeah they’re know for those.
      Babylock is the one that owns the vacuum air through auto-threading feature (there are different names but they own the patent and other companies just pay Babylock to use their patents, they own global patents). Juki is only listed as one of their serger in the top 10. Babylock has several sergers listed on the top 10 in Japan and they’re all Japanese companies as they all own global patents and other companies just pay to use their patents otherwise they can’t sell their sewing machines on the market. You don’t want to get Juki if you’re new to a serger though. Hard to use. If you are going to spend money get any Babylock it’s worth every penny. And get the auto-threading air-through feature even if it costs $500 more it will last you a lifetime with proper maintenance.
      Btw, Brother is also excellent company but they’re known for embroidery machines. They also have one or two serger ranked as recommended but Babylock had several of them in top 10, as it’s the company for sergers. Other companies are just minor ones for sergers. Don’t go for Singer, it’s just ok like Juki serger. Nothing special.

  • @rinawhite6829
    @rinawhite6829 9 месяцев назад

    oh my goodnessssssss I wish I had seen this video years ago. I always struggle with knit fabric and this is perfect! No more zig zags :')

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  9 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @numa.k
    @numa.k Год назад

    Thank you for this! Just tackled my first pants with this methods for cleaning up the edges. Took a few runs to get familiar with it and recognize what I’m looking for, but it turned out great 👍.

  • @b4d_egg
    @b4d_egg 4 месяца назад

    thank you so much!!!! it really helped me with my project❤❤❤ i domt have to worry about frayed edges

  • @mariamasanders7745
    @mariamasanders7745 Год назад +3

    I am thrilled that I found your youtube channel!! ❤
    Especially, since I have the same sewing machine that you are using for this tutorial.
    I have subscribed to your channel and I am looking forward to learning from you.
    Peace & Blessings ❤

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад

      Peach and blessings to you

  • @rubypickles1836
    @rubypickles1836 3 года назад +2

    I think I need to upgrade my 25 year old sewing machine! Thank you for this information. I'm going to investigate my machines options for that overlock foot and stitch.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 года назад +1

      You are so welcome! Most machines, even the basic machines will have this foot included. Good luck with your search!

  • @vareekinyanjui6119
    @vareekinyanjui6119 Год назад

    I wish I had seen this video weeks ago. I just made a king size quilt that included woven fabric. It is currently at the longarmer. 😢😂 it is supposed to be a gift for my sister. lol!!! Now I know how to handle woven fabric or fabric that frays in the future.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад

      glad it was helpful even though it was a little late

  • @annashetler5618
    @annashetler5618 4 месяца назад

    Thanks. Great job of explaining it in simple terms.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 месяца назад

      You are so welcome!

  • @sj6919
    @sj6919 4 месяца назад

    Interesting. Thank you. It amazes me that we have these modern, fancy machines but still use masking tape to help us sew. 😊

  • @maddy-h7x
    @maddy-h7x Год назад

    Very helpful. 💯 for replying to queries. Most people ignore questions

  • @sewesme4866
    @sewesme4866 4 года назад +6

    I have a serger but the reason I don't like them is because of (changing the thread) and, hate having to buy extra thread. But the worse is if the thread becomes unthreaded while I serging all the time to find the one needle that got unthreaded what a fuss!. I rather zigzag or using the overlock stitch in my sewing machine. AWESOME Video! Thank you for sharing the tip on the foot that goes with the overlook stitch you are a true sweetheart!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  4 года назад

      Thanks for your kind words! Glad this was helpful!

  • @MissSarcasticSweetie
    @MissSarcasticSweetie Год назад +3

    when you mentioned sewing machines having an overlock stitch I recognized the symbol and pulled my sewing machine to see if I had it on there and I do!!! Can't wait to get back into knits without having to resort to those troublesome zigzag sitches!!

  • @lucilledaub5991
    @lucilledaub5991 4 года назад +7

    I love you showing me new stitches.

  • @dashiajames1882
    @dashiajames1882 2 года назад +2

    Glad I found this. Now I figured out what I was doing wrong. Thanks so much..!!

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  2 года назад +1

      so glad it was helpful

  • @PeejUms
    @PeejUms Год назад

    Can you ever sew straight and fast. Impressive! ❤

  • @73neeraja
    @73neeraja Год назад

    Thank you mam, u r such an awesome teacher 🥰.

  • @MrsLana92
    @MrsLana92 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks Jan, I'm looking to buy machines to start sewing, but this really helped give me options before I manage to get an overlocker (if I decide to get one at all lol)

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  9 месяцев назад

      Glas it was helpful. You'll get a serger someday. :)

  • @curtriceennis2924
    @curtriceennis2924 Год назад +4

    TYSM for making this informative tutorial on overclocking. You have answered almost all my questions about the overlock foot. (Think that's what it's called. 😉) I do have another question, though ... Would you recommend to ever do a backstitch when using the zig zag stitch to overclock your fabric ? I appreciate your advice and help.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад +5

      Yes, if the edge you are stitching will not be sewn into another adjacent seam.

  • @janmichaud8042
    @janmichaud8042 10 месяцев назад

    TY Jan❣️Super tutorials..Well explained.❣️Jan

  • @LisaLisa-zl9vu
    @LisaLisa-zl9vu Год назад

    I like the overlock stitch. Thanks for the tip!

  • @kaylavandenbosch6234
    @kaylavandenbosch6234 9 месяцев назад

    This is my favorite overlock stitch tutorial! Thank you for making this video.
    Is it possible to join two pieces together using any of these methods? Or are some methods better for this purpose than others?
    Should overlock stitches have a backstitch at the beginning and end of the stitch, or is it not necessary to backstitch?

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  9 месяцев назад +1

      You are so welcome! Yes, you can use this stitch to join fabrics.Yes, you'll want to backstitch.

  • @jdvanallen2907
    @jdvanallen2907 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this. It’s time to grab some scraps and explore these settings!

  • @lorriedilucente3965
    @lorriedilucente3965 6 месяцев назад

    I have yet to try all of the seam finishing options that are available on my vintage Kenmore; I keep going back to the plain old zigzag stitch to finish seams. But I can say that, once the tension on my machine is set correctly for the fabric I'm using, my Kenmore's overlock looks good, as does the three step zigzag.

  • @awaywegrow6114
    @awaywegrow6114 10 месяцев назад

    Hi 👋🏼
    Thank you for this clearly explained, very useful video.
    I bought an inexpensive overedge presser foot and tested it on a long straight strip of fabric. The results were really great.
    If I wanted to overedge a curved seam, what should I do about clipping (for ease)?
    I'm planning on sewing a V-pillowcase and would like to overedge it completely. At what stage would I need to clip the top curve? Before or after overedging - or is ot OK to leave the seam unclipped?
    Thank you 🧵🪡☺️

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  10 месяцев назад

      All you need to do is clip the fabric close to the outer stitches. You shouln't have to clip corners.

  • @hlegler
    @hlegler 3 года назад +23

    Just learned today that the stitches on my machine aren't decorative, but functional. Mind blown lol!

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 года назад +2

      So glad this was helpful. I used to think the same thing years ago.

    • @1219611a
      @1219611a 7 месяцев назад

      @@JanHowelllucky you!

  • @ShoshiPlatypus
    @ShoshiPlatypus Год назад +3

    A great tip. This looks so much better than plain zigzag and gives a good professional finish. Thank you!

  • @Bluewave4547
    @Bluewave4547 Год назад

    Thank You so much for the great tips. For the beginner, I am having trouble and frustrating with how the machine works, especially when it comes to upper and lower threads' tension. If you could sharing how to deal with these problems, for none/ minimal electronic machine, that would be great.
    The manual that comes with the machine tends to be as clear as mud .
    Thank You.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад

      You may find this video helpful. youmakeitsimple.com/2020/02/27/chicken-salad-croissant-sandwich-recipe/

    • @Bluewave4547
      @Bluewave4547 Год назад

      This link is for chicken salad and we were talking about the sewing machine 🤔

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад

      LOL Sorry about that. I was working on a blog post and sent the wrong link. Here is the correct link to the troubleshooting video. ruclips.net/video/5pUfdpjpS5M/видео.html

  • @anthropomorphicpeanut6160
    @anthropomorphicpeanut6160 11 месяцев назад

    This was a life-saver. Thank you!

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  10 месяцев назад

      You are so welcome!

  • @chairmankim9628
    @chairmankim9628 Год назад

    I have a serger but it's a pain in the neck to use. I like your method much better with the J foot. Also recently discovered an S foot. Works like a serger but easier.

  • @petereyre5946
    @petereyre5946 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for this. So very helpful to me as a sewing machine beginner

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  2 года назад +1

      You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful

  • @quebirt
    @quebirt Год назад

    She make it look like the machine is running that perfectly straight with almost no interaction. I have an SE600, which I believe is very similar, if not exactly what she has. Mine is a constant fight to keep things running straight and there is no way I could run it that fast.

  • @amyahc29
    @amyahc29 Год назад

    Very informative 💕💕💕. Thank you for this video 🙏🏽

  • @SuddenUpdraft
    @SuddenUpdraft Год назад

    I have a serger and am selling it. Evidently I’m not smart enough to figure out how to use it. These options are for me!

  • @selmas.
    @selmas. 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for such an informative video 👍

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  8 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @MyDearKyoKun
    @MyDearKyoKun Год назад +1

    Very informative and digestible! Thank you :)

  • @KittenBowl1
    @KittenBowl1 Год назад +2

    Great tutorial and intro to overlock stitch. I wasn’t aware you can sew knit with overlock I always thought we needed a serger to sew knit properly. Good to know.
    Btw, most basic digital machines provide overlock feet with built in knife. I use Brother basic one and I bought an overlock foot with a built-in knife and you can sew any material with any seam width as it cuts through the fabric as it overlocks the seam. You can use it just like serger. I don’t make clothes (I make lots of quilts) but for pillow covers and making pouches or interior items it was more than adequate until I got a serger.

  • @joringrant
    @joringrant Год назад

    I really liked the examples. Super helpful! If you go with the overlock stitch that also does a straight line, would that be adequate enough for a seam, or is a straight stitch still required?

  • @neidecadima6574
    @neidecadima6574 3 года назад

    Thank you so much,you are so peacefull,just make everything look so simple😚

  • @olajordan9951
    @olajordan9951 2 года назад

    Why am I just discovering you? I think I’ll spend my solitary Christmas binging on your tutes.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  2 года назад

      Glad to have you. I hope you had a good Christmas.

  • @sarasal99
    @sarasal99 3 года назад

    Thanks ! I liked the many options shown. I"ll be Baaack

  • @paigew7921
    @paigew7921 3 года назад +2

    I love this channel! Thank you for sharing your knowledge

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 года назад

      So nice of you and you are so welcome!!!

  • @yamilet16
    @yamilet16 Год назад

    i’m new to sewing and this was really helpful! if i wanted to join two fabrics could i join them with just one zigzag/overlock stitch? or should i first hem the raw edges and then join the two fabrics using another stitch?

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад

      Sew them together first, then finish the seam with one of these options.

  • @TC-8789
    @TC-8789 Год назад +4

    My budget alternative to a serger has been to cut everything with pinking shears 😂

  • @lyndawilliams4570
    @lyndawilliams4570 Год назад

    Should I do this before I construct the garment - after I cut out the pieces but haven’t pinned them together?

    • @singingtick
      @singingtick Год назад

      For most edges, do it before sewing together.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад

      Yes you can sew before, but I like doing it after. I guess it's preference

  • @nancylovebucket2467
    @nancylovebucket2467 Год назад

    Really useful information with good examples. Thank you!

  • @yvonnelaird9009
    @yvonnelaird9009 Год назад

    Thank you Jan, now I know how to overlock on my basic sewing machine and digital. What would you recommend for vintage singers? Zig zag attachments are hard to come by.
    Have subscribed and look forward to learning to sew with confidence watching your videos. All the best, Eve

  • @ephan6364
    @ephan6364 Год назад

    Thank you so much for this video. I really need it.

  • @Kabivelrat
    @Kabivelrat Год назад

    Hi very interesting thank you very much, im new to this and im getting a bit confused with the terminology because everyone seems to use it a bit differently - is this really and "overlock stitch" or is this just an "overcast stitch"?

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад

      They are pretty much the same thing, as far as I know.

  • @happyatticus2966
    @happyatticus2966 Год назад

    Thank you. Overlock is such a fancy term for something sewing related, sounds more like a Star wars reference.😂

  • @adventureDad1976
    @adventureDad1976 23 дня назад

    I love your videos!!! I have a question. I am making a canvas backpack. What stitch would you use for the pocket flap?

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  5 дней назад

      Since you will most likely be sewing and turning the right side out, a straight stitch will be sufficient, unles the fabric is fraying easily.

  • @RoaringOrange
    @RoaringOrange Год назад

    Nice! Excited to try it out soon!

  • @lolajohnson816
    @lolajohnson816 Год назад

    Great explanation and detail! Thank you!

  • @jimsykes3524
    @jimsykes3524 9 дней назад

    Will a blind hem presser foot substitute as an overlocker foot? Looks similar but blind hem foot is adjustable.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  6 дней назад +1

      No, they work differently. It wouldn't hurt to experiment. If you do, let me know how it goes.

    • @jimsykes3524
      @jimsykes3524 6 дней назад

      @@JanHowell Many thanks for taking the time to reply. Thanks for the informative videos. Will give the foot a try!

  • @mtokhi
    @mtokhi Год назад

    Thanks for the great tutorial! Do you seal off the overlock stitches with a backstitch?

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад

      If the seam is not being incorporated into another seam. You’ll want to do a reverse stitching by flipping it and taking a few stitches. I show this sun this video. Go to stop point 10:05 and I show you how to do this ruclips.net/video/6nW2lk9sH_A/видео.htmlsi=ur26EGgwvJQq-gIN

  • @theunlikeyou
    @theunlikeyou Год назад

    I was taught to do a straight stitch, then a zigzag next to it by the edge, then trim the fabric close to the zigzag. The machine I have now is a bit difficult to change the width of the zigzag on.

  • @doitdiaries3797
    @doitdiaries3797 5 месяцев назад

    Good day, can you backstitch decorative stitches? Thanks ❤️

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  5 месяцев назад +1

      You can. It depends on the design. Some machines allow you to just do a locking stitch, where it just repeats the last stitch a few time without going backwards. If you do, just do a few stitches.

  • @veronicamarquez2320
    @veronicamarquez2320 Год назад

    Thank you so much for such an informative video!

  • @KJ_nyc
    @KJ_nyc 6 месяцев назад

    I like the overlock stitch at 6:49, but my current fabric is a French Terry, and the cut edges curl after cutting. Will the presser foot help to uncurl the edge, or is there something better I can do when feeding the fabric under the foot? Most of these RUclips videos show this process on a flat, easy to sew fabric. This process gets really, really tricky when using more challenging fabrics. I wish someone would show the more difficult fabrics.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  6 месяцев назад

      I'm working on a tutorial for sewing with knit fabrics. It can be so fun but challenging too. You can use starch iron spray to give it some stabilizing. I'll get on that so stay tuned.

  • @satansenpai383
    @satansenpai383 2 года назад

    I just got started on sewing and this video was really helpful! Afterwards, how do you secure the overlock stitch? I read that for normal stitches you should backstitch to secure the end, do you do that for overlock stitches as well? Thank you so much!

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  2 года назад +4

      Yes, you need to backstitch if the end of the seam will not be sewn right into another seam.

  • @Thespiansewist
    @Thespiansewist 3 года назад

    Your teaching informative and serene
    Thank you

  • @francoissainte-marie7908
    @francoissainte-marie7908 Год назад

    Thank you. This was very helpful

  • @MariaDavids-db2pt
    @MariaDavids-db2pt Год назад

    Thankyou you are so clever❤🎉

  • @maria-wu7us
    @maria-wu7us 10 месяцев назад +1

    My machine does not have an overclock stitch and I have done zigzag in the past for costumes that can't be washed because of the fabric and finishes and they have held up after multiple wears. I was still worried with the latest fabric I'm working with that frays like crazy and I decided to zigzag stitch and then do an hand overclock stitch on top with thicker, stronger hand quilting thread. From afar it looks like I have a serger 😂 we'll see how it goes after wearing

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  10 месяцев назад

      That's great.

  • @mkmakie511
    @mkmakie511 Год назад

    Great tutorial! Do your not need to backstitch when doing these overlock stitches?

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад +1

      If the finished seam will not be sewn into another seam, I would backstitch

  • @floral7448
    @floral7448 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful video! I have stitch that looks like the 1-14 overcast stitch on your sewing machine, but the triangles point to the left instead of the right. Do you think I can still do an overcast if I turn the raw edge to face the left? It looks fine when I sew it, but I'm not sure if it is technically correct.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  2 года назад

      I'm pretty sure if your machine has the blanket stitch that you're talking about, it will have the stitch that goes the other. Double check. I guess you could so it with the fabric flipped. I've never tried that.

  • @almaleticiaherrera1878
    @almaleticiaherrera1878 Год назад

    Thank you, Ma'am!! Good explanations...
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  • @gabrielaiervolino
    @gabrielaiervolino 3 месяца назад

    Great tutorial!

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 месяца назад

      Thanks and you are so welcome

  • @bukirwamariam9643
    @bukirwamariam9643 2 года назад

    Thanks for the info mdm,id like to inquire if overlock stich can work for polythene.
    I want to start a project , producing a fitted polythene sheet just like fitted bedsheets.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  2 года назад

      Not sure. I'm not real familiar with polythene. You may need a special needle.

  • @kehindebello5970
    @kehindebello5970 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so much ma❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  2 месяца назад

      You are so welcome!

  • @Lillian.M.
    @Lillian.M. 3 года назад

    Lots of good options, thank you for sharing

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @shinyshinythings
    @shinyshinythings Год назад

    Very helpful and clear.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Год назад

      Thanks and you are so welcome

  • @vierakanjoka4194
    @vierakanjoka4194 9 месяцев назад

    Great tutorial ❤

  • @zrosa6229
    @zrosa6229 Год назад

    Thank you for your input. 😊

  • @janecard2060
    @janecard2060 10 месяцев назад

    Excellent video...thankyou..

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  10 месяцев назад

      You are so welcome!