When I joined you for your class, making a tablet, cover and putting a zipper in my machine did not have cover stitch. I recently was able to acquire a Baby lock evolve and now I can try out more of what you teach. I am currently post a head injury from an auto collision and I am trying to use Sewing to get some of my memory and focus back as a Therapy, your clear videos are very helpful and I appreciate that there’s not loud music!
Hi Valery, Wow, hope your recovery is quick and complete! Please let me know if you need help with any of the techniques. I'll be happy to hear from you! Sending good healing vibes your way and thanks for watching.
Gail, thank you so much for your video. I recently bought a Baby lock Triumph and haven’t explored doing much with the cover stitch. Now I can’t wait to try using it now. You make using these wonderful sergers with ease and help build our confidence to try.❤️
Great demo Gail! Thanks so much. Does the chain stitch come undone easily? I know how to secure a cover stitch but not sure how to secure the chain stitch? Maybe it's dine the same way. Love your tutorials!
Hi Kim, You can pull out a chainstitch from last stitch back to the first stitch easily. From first stitch to last, the stitch is locked. You can secure the chainstitch exactly the same way as a coverstitch. Thanks for watching and great questions!
Hi Dorothy, All of the stitches in this video are in cover/chainstitch mode. No overlock stitching on any of the samples. Thanks for the kudos and watching. And please feel free to ask questions!
Great video as always! I am currently working on making a hoodie with a med-thick sweatshirting. The wrong side of it is quite fluffy. Seams are sewn with straight stitch on my sewing machine but I thought I would Coverstitch instead of topstitching the seam allowances down. When testing, the fabric was getting stuck at the back of the presser foot due to its thickness. I even tried the compensation tool but had no success. (I have the same machine as you do: the 890.) Maybe this could be a future tip clip?
Hi Marjorie, would you send a pic of how the fabric stuck at the back of the foot? It will help me troubleshoot why it happened. I want to figure out how to fix the problem. This is the type of problem that helps everyone.Thanks!
@@GailPatriceDesign i finished the hoodie, Gail, however, I am planning on making a skirt with the remaining fabric in a week or so. I will try again and send you a picture if I can. Thank you for your willingness to help!
Hi Valero, my favorites are 12-wt and/or 8-wt. threads. You can blend them also with the Thread Fusion stand for a beautiful effect. Thanks for asking!
Hi Elizabeth, there’s no rule about when a chainstitch can be used. But if you are a garment sewist or baste seams, the chainstitch is your best friend. You can pull out a chainstitch from LAST stitch to FIRST stitch without a seam ripper or ANY stress on your fabric. It’s a fast and easy workaround for fitting garments or any project seams. The chain looper side is spectacular with heavier weight decorative threads. And for chunky chainstitching, put (2) I-wt. threads in the chain looper, stabilize your fabric, lengthen the stitch and stitch with the fabric wrong side up. You’ll love it! Thanks for watching.
I have got a pair of wide leg trousers there quite shiny and slip around. I need to hem them. What would be the best way to do it please. I have a sewing machine, serger and a cover stitch machine. But am still very new to sewing. 😊
Hi Lisa, If your trousers are woven, I suggest using either your sewing machine or hand hemming. To finish the raw edges of the trouser legs, a 3-thread narrow (not rolled hem) stitch will prevent the edges from fraying. For knit pants, a narrow cover hem will work well. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching!
When I joined you for your class, making a tablet, cover and putting a zipper in my machine did not have cover stitch. I recently was able to acquire a Baby lock evolve and now I can try out more of what you teach. I am currently post a head injury from an auto collision and I am trying to use Sewing to get some of my memory and focus back as a Therapy, your clear videos are very helpful and I appreciate that there’s not loud music!
Hi Valery, Wow, hope your recovery is quick and complete! Please let me know if you need help with any of the techniques. I'll be happy to hear from you! Sending good healing vibes your way and thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for your response and kind offer; I am a very will need some help with the techniques and details! Thank you for your encouragement!
I'll always be happy to help you and cheer you on for serger confidence!@@valerystclair4022
Great as always! Thanks for the tip on the knit stay tape!! Game changer!!
Hi Patty, Stay Tape is so lightweight, but makes a huge difference, especially on lightweight knits!
Wow that's a very nice machine ! Love the video thank you for sharing your talents and tips with the sewing community 😊
Hi, yes, the BERNINA L890 is very nice! Thank you for watching Serger Tip Clips!
This was very helpful. I also have a Bernina 890 and this video hit all the things I was looking for.
You're welcome, Susan. Glad it was helpful!
great tips Gail! Thank you
Thanks for watching, Deborah!
Gail, thank you so much for your video. I recently bought a Baby lock Triumph and haven’t explored doing much with the cover stitch. Now I can’t wait to try using it now. You make using these wonderful sergers with ease and help build our confidence to try.❤️
Hi Dotty, I'm happy to help you anytime and thanks for watching!
PS: You can do it Dotty! No need to stress. You’ll get better with practice!
Great demo Gail! Thanks so much. Does the chain stitch come undone easily? I know how to secure a cover stitch but not sure how to secure the chain stitch? Maybe it's dine the same way.
Love your tutorials!
Hi Kim, You can pull out a chainstitch from last stitch back to the first stitch easily. From first stitch to last, the stitch is locked. You can secure the chainstitch exactly the same way as a coverstitch. Thanks for watching and great questions!
@@GailPatriceDesign thanks for the quick response!
You're welcome!@@kimhandy1861
Just so I understand, you are not using any overlocker threads here? Btw, your videos are OUTSTANDING! I have learned so much from you
Hi Dorothy, All of the stitches in this video are in cover/chainstitch mode. No overlock stitching on any of the samples. Thanks for the kudos and watching. And please feel free to ask questions!
Great video as always! I am currently working on making a hoodie with a med-thick sweatshirting. The wrong side of it is quite fluffy. Seams are sewn with straight stitch on my sewing machine but I thought I would Coverstitch instead of topstitching the seam allowances down. When testing, the fabric was getting stuck at the back of the presser foot due to its thickness. I even tried the compensation tool but had no success. (I have the same machine as you do: the 890.) Maybe this could be a future tip clip?
Hi Marjorie, would you send a pic of how the fabric stuck at the back of the foot? It will help me troubleshoot why it happened. I want to figure out how to fix the problem. This is the type of problem that helps everyone.Thanks!
@@GailPatriceDesign i finished the hoodie, Gail, however, I am planning on making a skirt with the remaining fabric in a week or so. I will try again and send you a picture if I can. Thank you for your willingness to help!
@@marjoriebell198 that sounds great. Can you describe where under the foot the fabric got stuck? I’m not curious. Thanks!
What weight thread did you say to put in the chain looper for doing decorative stitching?
Hi Valero, my favorites are 12-wt and/or 8-wt. threads. You can blend them also with the Thread Fusion stand for a beautiful effect. Thanks for asking!
When should the Chain Stitch be used, and is the reverse side showing used as a decorative stitch?
Hi Elizabeth, there’s no rule about when a chainstitch can be used. But if you are a garment sewist or baste seams, the chainstitch is your best friend. You can pull out a chainstitch from LAST stitch to FIRST stitch without a seam ripper or ANY stress on your fabric. It’s a fast and easy workaround for fitting garments or any project seams. The chain looper side is spectacular with heavier weight decorative threads. And for chunky chainstitching, put (2) I-wt. threads in the chain looper, stabilize your fabric, lengthen the stitch and stitch with the fabric wrong side up. You’ll love it! Thanks for watching.
@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you for all the tips! Love your instructive videos!
You're welcome, Elizabeth and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
I have got a pair of wide leg trousers there quite shiny and slip around. I need to hem them. What would be the best way to do it please. I have a sewing machine, serger and a cover stitch machine. But am still very new to sewing. 😊
Hi Lisa,
If your trousers are woven, I suggest using either your sewing machine or hand hemming. To finish the raw edges of the trouser legs, a 3-thread narrow (not rolled hem) stitch will prevent the edges from fraying. For knit pants, a narrow cover hem will work well. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching!
@@GailPatriceDesign❤
Thank you so much. Much appreciated 😊
@@lisanegus9113 you’re welcome Lisa!