I'm new to a serger and an extremely green sewist, but so thankful for your videos! I love that you aren't overly chatty about irrelevant stuff and your voice is pleasant to listen to 😊
I needed to this video. I knew there was a way to serge and not have thread tails but could not remember it. I'm so glad this came across my feed. Thank you!!
I am a beginner and just got a Singer ProFinish serger. I am learning so much from your videos. Thank goodness you have them because I feel so lost on this machine.
such a nice video! Good quality, well visible what you do, concise, and a good couple of tips well explained! Just overall nice work! not only a great seamstress but also a great video videographer & editor, Thanks a lot!
So so helpful! Thank you for these serger tips! You showed me how to solve my biggest problems when using my serger and now I have more confidence I can make beautiful seams.
❤❤❤❤❤ I’m new to serging and really needed this video. I’m so glad that your older videos are recirculated or I would have missed it. You are a natural teacher. The closeup views really helped. Thanks for sharing!😊
I have used sergers for 30 years. Your tips on corners was helpful but I will need to practice a lot more to get it perfect. I am making pocket squares using the smallest narrow hem. Since I am doing the tiny edge I need a lot of practice.
I'm new to serging & I've been having a terrible time with curves and corners. This was a Godsend! Now I have to go look thru your channel for advice on how to adjust the tension discs for different types of fabrics. Having trouble getting it right for cotton knits & thick fabrics like terrycloth. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
Wow Jan, you're good! I dont have a serger yet, but I'm thinking of getting one. I feel it will save me some work and make sewing more fun. You're a great teacher! Thank you for posting!
@@JanHowell you're very welcome for the kind words. I now got a brother surger so now I will be watching this video several times. Still learning on how to adjust my stitch length and with. I feel overwhelmed! Have a great day!
This has been so helpful!! I was trying to serge an underarm seam and I messed up because I don't know how to serge around the corners and curves. Thank you! I am gonna practice them now !
This was a great video! Very helpful indeed as I don’t know anything about it. I’m about to purchase my very first serger 🥰 so this will come in handy when I start sewing with it. Many thanks
Thanks so much, was wondering what to do with those tails, so I sewed them in. Just practising on flannel squares at the moment, so hadn't got around to turning corners!
Do you recommend start stitching the curved edges, to prevent any unintended stretching during the manipulation of the fabric, (since the curves are on the bias)?
Lots of good tips in this tutorial Jan. You explain things very well and my surgery is coming back from the dealer this week so I am going to be sure to try these out. My one question is are you using a three thread or a four thread overlock on these corners and curves? Thanks
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Hello, I did reply to your comment on the apron tutorial. Not sure why its not showing up in your feed. You can locate the pattern on my website to download and print. I do not ship out paper copies of the pattern. I'm sorry. Here is the link for the utility apron PDF pattern. youmakeitsimple.com/product/utility-apron-pdf-pattern-instant-download/
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Jan, fantastic demo + tips. I still have my Bernette 334DS from the 90's. I believe it is made by Juki (only because I saw an identical Juki model in the metaverse! when I was searching for threading videos two decades after my last use of it.). It is still going strong.
Hi Jan, I'm new to using a serger, and I'm making a T-shirt that have 5/8" seams. In this case, I can't use the same focal point for a gauge, as you did in your video. So, I'm wondering how do I serge a curved 5/8" seam, without a "physical guide" to align the fabric with?
I would cut down the curve so you have less bulk to see on the curve. May I ask what you're making that has a 5/8 inch seam allowance? You can also apply a little masking tape on your machine where the 5/8 inch seam allowance would be. I hope that makes sense.
@@JanHowell Hi Jan, thank you very much for replying! The project that I'm trying to sew, is from the tutorial by "Anita by Design" called, "How to Sew a T-Shirt with a Serger". She has an actual "physical" seam guide allowance on her "Baby Lock Vibrant Serger", that can be pulled out to the correct seam allowance. I have a Brother 1034d, that doesn't have a seam guide to follow.
love your videos--need to buy a new sewing machine--my last one did not reverse easily --could you please recommend one that will not break the bank? ty so much❣️p.s. do you like your serger? would you recommend that I buy a serger first? ty
HI Lee, I would recommend getting a regular sewing machine first. There are a lot of things you can do with a regular sewing machine, even an overlock stitch. I have a tutorial for that here. As far as what kind of machine to get, there are soooooo many out there that you can get for a reasonable price. If you can go to a sewing machine store, I recommend going in and trying them out. They all feel so different, Just depends on your needs and how it feels to you. There is a lot of advice and recommendations out there. Here is one link that has some good suggestions. You can even find some good used ones out there.
Jan, I like to sew burp cloths with rounded corners. Do I have to cut the corners before stitching to get the nice edges? So far they have had sloppy loops, as if the tension is not right. Thank you for these great tips!
Did you do the inner square corners with your knife disengaged? I didn’t see any fabric being cut off at all. Would this inner corner technique work on a rolled hem? Thanks so much for this video! 🌷
The knife is still engaged. When you feed the fabric through, hold it so it doesn't cut off any fabric. You can see at this timestamp, how I hold the fabric and you'll also see the blade moving up and down, still engaged. I hope this helps.
When sewing a Princess seam, is it OK to clip threw the serged edge to release some of the tension in the seam it self? Won't it ruin the finished edge that you just serged? Or, will the serged finished edge be ok and not Frey? 🤔
Just use your basic overlock stitch settings. This depends how wide and tight you want your stitch to be. This method works on all settings. I hope that was helpful.
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Honestly, a link to this video should be included with every new serger sold. Wish I had found this a year ago 😂. Thanks for sharing your expertise!!!
Thanks. You are so kind!
I'm new to a serger and an extremely green sewist, but so thankful for your videos! I love that you aren't overly chatty about irrelevant stuff and your voice is pleasant to listen to 😊
Why thank you!
I needed to this video. I knew there was a way to serge and not have thread tails but could not remember it. I'm so glad this came across my feed. Thank you!!
I have struggles with all of these. I went to RUclips and found your tutorial! Epic! Thank you so much
You are so welcome!
I am a beginner and just got a Singer ProFinish serger. I am learning so much from your videos. Thank goodness you have them because I feel so lost on this machine.
Wonderful!
such a nice video! Good quality, well visible what you do, concise, and a good couple of tips well explained! Just overall nice work! not only a great seamstress but also a great video videographer & editor, Thanks a lot!
Thanks. You are so kind
Such great tips and advise for overlocking difficult tricky pieces, very helpful. Thank you😊
Thank you so much Jan. Very easy to understand and your vid came to me just the right time. Got my serger a couple weeks ago and I am still learning.
How fun, I am so happy for you. Glad it was helpful!
Your videos and instructions are so clear! Thank you ❤
You are so welcome!
So so helpful! Thank you for these serger tips! You showed me how to solve my biggest problems when using my serger and now I have more confidence I can make beautiful seams.
You are so welcome!
I'm new too, and she is a great calm teacher!
Hey, thanks so much
❤❤❤❤❤ I’m new to serging and really needed this video. I’m so glad that your older videos are recirculated or I would have missed it. You are a natural teacher. The closeup views really helped. Thanks for sharing!😊
You are so welcome!
Very helpful! Answered exactly the questions I had. Thank you!!
You are so welcome.
Thanks Jan ! Great video! I just purchased my first serger. Love your instruction. Hope you are doing well ! ❤Katie
How fun! Are you enjoy sewing on it? You are so welcome!
Great ideas just got a new serger your tips are going to help tremendously ❤
Wonderful!
This video is going to save me a lot of time on my projects! Wow! Thank you so much!!
You are so welcome
Thank you Jan. I feel so intimidated by the Surger. It will take me time, but this video will help! I appreciate it!!!
You are so welcome!
I have used sergers for 30 years. Your tips on corners was helpful but I will need to practice a lot more to get it perfect. I am making pocket squares using the smallest narrow hem. Since I am doing the tiny edge I need a lot of practice.
You can do it!
Thank you for these great tips, Jan! It's inspiring to a beginner. 😊
You are so welcome!
Your video just saved my sewing project! Thankyou!
You’re welcome 😊
Best video I have ever watch on curves in corners! Thank you very well demoed!
Wow, thanks! Glad you liked it
Excellent video. Your instructions are so clear and the video was so helpful. 😊
Glad it was helpful 😉
I followed your instructions for outside corners!! Awesome!! Thank you so much!!!!
Glad it helped!
I'm new to serging & I've been having a terrible time with curves and corners. This was a Godsend! Now I have to go look thru your channel for advice on how to adjust the tension discs for different types of fabrics. Having trouble getting it right for cotton knits & thick fabrics like terrycloth. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
You're so welcome!
super cool vid, very clear
Glad you liked it
Such a good video with such awesome tips and tricks. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Very nice video, full of wonderful tips!
Thank you
Great serger ways to do rounded curves and straight squares.
Glad you liked it
Super helpful video! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Wow Jan, you're good!
I dont have a serger yet, but I'm thinking of getting one. I feel it will save me some work and make sewing more fun. You're a great teacher! Thank you for posting!
Thanks for your kind words.!
@@JanHowell you're very welcome for the kind words. I now got a brother surger so now I will be watching this video several times. Still learning on how to adjust my stitch length and with. I feel overwhelmed! Have a great day!
This has been so helpful!! I was trying to serge an underarm seam and I messed up because I don't know how to serge around the corners and curves. Thank you! I am gonna practice them now !
Glad it was helpful.
It finally makes sense!! Was shown this when I first started serging!! ( about 9 months ago) Thank you so much!!
You are so welcome!
This was a great video! Very helpful indeed as I don’t know anything about it. I’m about to purchase my very first serger 🥰 so this will come in handy when I start sewing with it. Many thanks
You are so welcome!
Thanks!
THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you for this easy to follow tutorial.
You’re welcome 😊.
Great instructions for sewing in the round.
Glad it was helpful
Thanks a lot from my heart 💜 You save me, I didn’t know how to do it, I am teaching my self
Wonderful. Keep sewing my friend.
Thank you so much🥹💕 such an amazing video!!!!
You're so welcome!
I always enjoy your videos and patterns!
Thanks. You are so kind
Oh my gosh, thanks so much for these tips! I've been on the struggle bus with sharp corners and curves today...on metallic brocade of all things lol!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much, was wondering what to do with those tails, so I sewed them in. Just practising on flannel squares at the moment, so hadn't got around to turning corners!
You are so welcome
Thanks, I now know what to do with the beginning and end chains.
You are so welcome
Thank you so much...well explained... very helpful for a beginner like me... lots of luv ❤from malaysia
You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful
Great tips, especially, flipping the cutter up. I didn’t know that one…thank you.👏🏻
You are so welcome.
Excellent video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks Jan soooo very helpful, loving all you do for us,!,
You are so welcome. Thanks. You are so kind
Awesome instructions. Sergers can be really frustrating.
Glad you like it!
it was helpful. I have a Singer Easy Lock 804 how to adjust the seam to 5/8
Awesome, glad it was helpful.
Very helpful, thanks a lot!!
This was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you! 🥰
You’re welcome 😊
This was a wonderful explanation for a newbie like me!
Glad it was helpful!
Great tutorial, I learned so much
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Wonderful help
Glad it was helpful
Thank you simple and very useful advice. Subscribed
Awesome, thank you!
AMAZINGly helpful!! Thank you!! Bless you!! ❤✝️
You are so welcome! Bless you too!
You are a great teacher! This was so helpful. Thankyou!
You are so welcome!
Excellent!!!!! This tips I needed to know. Thanks a lot
You are so welcome.
Thank you so much for these tips! They were super helpful and I learned so much!
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Excellent advice!! Thanks
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Thank you! So helpful!
You're so welcome
Thank you! This was very helpful!
You are so welcome.
thank you! Very helpful!
You are so welcome
Brilliant tips, thank you.
My pleasure!
Very helpful thanks
You're welcome
Thank you! I'm new to the world of sergers and you just answered so many questions 🌻🌻🌻 I can't thank you enough🥰
You are so welcome!
Super helpful and clear.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video.❤
Thank you!
Do you recommend start stitching the curved edges, to prevent any unintended stretching during the manipulation of the fabric, (since the curves are on the bias)?
Thank you for the tips! I was intimidated by my serger, this is helpful.
Excellent, thank you so much x
You are so welcome!
Thank-you - fabulous tutorial x
Thank you! 😊
great tip at the ende!
Glad it was helpful!
Would you happen to have a video on adjusting the W/L of the stitches in a surger? I enjoy all your videos. Thank you!
I don't, but what a great suggestion!
So helpful, thanks Jan!
You are so welcome!
Thank you, Ma’am.
You're welcome 😊
Wow!! Fantastic!! 💕
Thanks
Thank you
You are so welcome!
Very helpful! ❤
Glad it was helpful
Thank you for all the tips and tricks ! I was going way too fast and was messing up everything 😓
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These are such helpful tips! Thank you!
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Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻
You’re welcome 😊
This is genius. Thank you!
You're welcome
Lots of good tips in this tutorial Jan. You explain things very well and my surgery is coming back from the dealer this week so I am going to be sure to try these out. My one question is are you using a three thread or a four thread overlock on these corners and curves? Thanks
In this tutorial I used four threads 🧵
Your camera angle is excellent! 💕I’ve been looking for instructions for a serged inseam pocket and the camera angles are terrible.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks ,you solve my problems.🇹🇼
You are so welcome and glad this was helpful.
I saw apon movie and left message inquriy paper pattern unitl now haven’t as a result looking forwarding your reply I am appreciate you’re shared and clearly expression part of sewing machine to new studies members let’s we getting more knowledge .
Hello, I did reply to your comment on the apron tutorial. Not sure why its not showing up in your feed. You can locate the pattern on my website to download and print. I do not ship out paper copies of the pattern. I'm sorry. Here is the link for the utility apron PDF pattern. youmakeitsimple.com/product/utility-apron-pdf-pattern-instant-download/
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Thank you!!!
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Jan, fantastic demo + tips. I still have my Bernette 334DS from the 90's. I believe it is made by Juki (only because I saw an identical Juki model in the metaverse! when I was searching for threading videos two decades after my last use of it.). It is still going strong.
Very cool!
Hi Jan, I'm new to using a serger, and I'm making a T-shirt that have 5/8" seams. In this case, I can't use the same focal point for a gauge, as you did in your video. So, I'm wondering how do I serge a curved 5/8" seam, without a "physical guide" to align the fabric with?
I would cut down the curve so you have less bulk to see on the curve. May I ask what you're making that has a 5/8 inch seam allowance? You can also apply a little masking tape on your machine where the 5/8 inch seam allowance would be. I hope that makes sense.
@@JanHowell Hi Jan, thank you very much for replying! The project that I'm trying to sew, is from the tutorial by "Anita by Design" called, "How to Sew a T-Shirt with a Serger". She has an actual "physical" seam guide allowance on her "Baby Lock Vibrant Serger", that can be pulled out to the correct seam allowance. I have a Brother 1034d, that doesn't have a seam guide to follow.
love your videos--need to buy a new sewing machine--my last one did not reverse easily --could you please recommend one that will not break the bank? ty so much❣️p.s. do you like your serger? would you recommend that I buy a serger first? ty
HI Lee, I would recommend getting a regular sewing machine first. There are a lot of things you can do with a regular sewing machine, even an overlock stitch. I have a tutorial for that here.
As far as what kind of machine to get, there are soooooo many out there that you can get for a reasonable price. If you can go to a sewing machine store, I recommend going in and trying them out. They all feel so different, Just depends on your needs and how it feels to you.
There is a lot of advice and recommendations out there. Here is one link that has some good suggestions. You can even find some good used ones out there.
Love it, thank you!
You are so welcome
Jan, I like to sew burp cloths with rounded corners. Do I have to cut the corners before stitching to get the nice edges? So far they have had sloppy loops, as if the tension is not right. Thank you for these great tips!
I would cut the corners first (rounded), then when sewing, just cut off a little fabric as you sew around the burp cloth.
Did you do the inner square corners with your knife disengaged? I didn’t see any fabric being cut off at all.
Would this inner corner technique work on a rolled hem?
Thanks so much for this video! 🌷
The knife is still engaged. When you feed the fabric through, hold it so it doesn't cut off any fabric. You can see at this timestamp, how I hold the fabric and you'll also see the blade moving up and down, still engaged. I hope this helps.
When sewing a Princess seam, is it OK to clip threw the serged edge to release some of the tension in the seam it self? Won't it ruin the finished edge that you just serged? Or, will the serged finished edge be ok and not Frey? 🤔
I would not clip. The serged edge will keep it from fraying
Were you using the cutting blade on this demo?
Yes
did you take the blade off for this?
no
My sergers's speed isn't adjustable, how to take control of this situation
Just take it slow
how can i serg around a small very tight corner. i find myself having to go flat out and spin the material, sometimes i win sometimes i dont lol
This tutorial will show you how to do corners.
Are the fabrics stretchy?
No, but will work with knits as well
What are the serger settings
Just use your basic overlock stitch settings. This depends how wide and tight you want your stitch to be. This method works on all settings. I hope that was helpful.
That was the BESTever
Why thank you!