Most excellent tip!!!! I am binging your tips this afternoon and have subscribed to your channel. I'll be buying your book too. I really appreciate your videos....I can see why you received the teacher award you mentioned in one of your earlier videos. Very good explanations. Thank you!!
I would definitely make a sample with the chiffon scrap fabric. If the fabric scorches or melts, it's a big problem. Silk chiffon can tolerate higher heat than polyester, but you don't want any "disasters" that can't be fixed. Adjust your stitch length to approx. 3.0 ( test this also). The longer the stitch the less dense the adhesive will be keeping the hem more flexible. Try using a lightweight press cloth also. Let me know your results. Thanks for watching and happy Serging!
Hi Janice, my book has loads of tips and techniques but it doesn't include all of the Tip Clips. I still think you'll find lots of other valuable info that isn't in any Tip clips. Thanks for watching and happy Serging!
Any foot with a guide (or flange) that helps you get straight, even stitching is fine. Lots of specialty feet will do multi-purpose functions. I us e a press cloth to prevent adhesive from messing up my iron. If you can purchase a half yard of silk organza you won’t be sorry. You can make several press cloths that you can see through perfectly. Silk will withstand high heat too.let me know if you need more help and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hi Kathleen, Glad you like the technique! Please tell your FB groups members to subscribe to my RUclips channel. I'll be adding some new Tip Clips and they'll receive notices when the Tip Clips are posted. Thanks for spreading the word and if you or your friends have any serger questions, I'll be delighted to hear from them!
Thank you for sharing & explaining the use of the fusible thread. I think I will use it in my serger on knits for armholes & neckline and hems where I will use then my my coverstitch machine & not have to pin!!!! Do you recommend covering with cloth to prevent iron from getting messed up?
@@GailPatriceDesign love it and its very fast and fun. Great tip I have not used in awhile. Would love to see you demo Serger Lace or aka Serger Crochet.
Hi Gail. I just found your RUclips channel and im so glad. I first watched your classes on Craftsy. I fell in love with you, your techniques and your teaching style. I just have a little question. You are saying that the the hem won't withstand laundering. That's understandable. Fusible might get undone. The thing that bugs me is if i plan on washing the garment, could fusible thread get undone and unravel the regular overlock thread that was used for the stitch in pair with fusible thread? If so, then we would get loops and undone hem edge on the wrong side. Please tell me if I am wrong. And thank you so much for your wonderful videos.
That's an excellent question, Tatiana. No, it won't come undone when washing. The fusible thread is in the lower looper. The looper threads are held in place with the needle thread which is serger cone or all-purpose thread. So it will be secure when laundering. Glad you found my Channel and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Jeanie, When you turn the stitch length dial from the Standard to Rolled Hem numbers, watch the stitch finger. It will retract and be disengaged. When you turn it back to the Standard setting, the stitch finger will reappear. Let me know if you have more questions-will be happy to help! Thanks!
Jeanie Peterson you’ll set up your machine with standard settings, Jeanie. The stitch finger is disengaged for a very narrow stitch like a rolled hem. If you aren’t sure how to do this, let me know the make and model of your serger and will be happy to help you. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
The edge-stitching presser foot that you are using on your sewing machine actually looks like a stitch-in-the- ditch foot. Is that correct? If not can I use a stitch-in-the- ditch foot to accomplish the same? Also, I read in one of your comments that we should use a pressing cloth. I’m afraid to use a pressing cloth because I will not be able to see the fabric well enough to turn up a scant narrow hem under it. Any suggestions?
Greta Brunswick Random stranger here. The difference with the stitch-in-the-ditch foot is that the needle hole is small and centered. With the edge stitch foot the hole is wide allowing room for the needle to be adjusted right or left.
Can this method with the fusible thread be used on chiffon? I am not sure if the heat required for the fusible might not be too high for the chiffon fabric? Has anyone tried this?
GAIL HARDOCK I think this will depend on what fiber your chiffon is made from. Silk can take a very high heat, higher than the fusible thread in fact. Fusible thread is made from nylon, giving it a low melting point. Theoretically, you should be able to use this method even on a poly based chiffon. And using a silk organza pressing cloth will remove all doubt.
Hi Lyndon, I haven’t used a zigzag stitch with fusible thread, but why not try it? It won’t overlock and finish the edge the way a serger will but it should work. Let us know your results and thanks!
Gail, at the end of the video you said that the double layer adds weight to the hem and allows it to hang nicely. It looks to me like you folded the hem once, pressed it so the fusible thread would adhere, then topstitched. Did you fold it another time to achieve a double layer or just the one time that you showed in the demonstration? I just want to make sure I understand.
Hi Greta, the double layer is the hem and the public side of the skirt. I folded the hem under just once. thanks for watching and send along any other questions!
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Most excellent tip!!!! I am binging your tips this afternoon and have subscribed to your channel. I'll be buying your book too. I really appreciate your videos....I can see why you received the teacher award you mentioned in one of your earlier videos. Very good explanations. Thank you!!
I would definitely make a sample with the chiffon scrap fabric. If the fabric scorches or melts, it's a big problem. Silk chiffon can tolerate higher heat than polyester, but you don't want any "disasters" that can't be fixed. Adjust your stitch length to approx. 3.0 ( test this also). The longer the stitch the less dense the adhesive will be keeping the hem more flexible. Try using a lightweight press cloth also. Let me know your results. Thanks for watching and happy Serging!
Great video and reminder tip. Appreciate your efforts.
I just got a serger and your videos are an absolute godsend. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You're welcome! If you have questions or suggestions for a new Tip Clip, send them along!
What a fantastic hem idea! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Hi Vera-Glad you like the Tip Clip technique. Thanks for watching and send along any questions!
Yes definitely use a press cloth! Thanks for watching and happy Serging!
Hi Janice, my book has loads of tips and techniques but it doesn't include all of the Tip Clips. I still think you'll find lots of other valuable info that isn't in any Tip clips. Thanks for watching and happy Serging!
Any foot with a guide (or flange) that helps you get straight, even stitching is fine. Lots of specialty feet will do multi-purpose functions. I us e a press cloth to prevent adhesive from messing up my iron. If you can purchase a half yard of silk organza you won’t be sorry. You can make several press cloths that you can see through perfectly. Silk will withstand high heat too.let me know if you need more help and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Another wonderfully informative video! I’m going to buy fusible thread from now on.
Hi Beth, Remember to test on scrap fabric first and lengthen your stitch so that the fabric edge isn't stiff. Thanks again!
That looks wonderful!
It's easy and a fantastic alternative to a rolled hem. Thanks for watching!
Gail I just did this and it worked beautifully! So well I'm going to share your video in our FB group :)
Hi Kathleen, Glad you like the technique! Please tell your FB groups members to subscribe to my RUclips channel. I'll be adding some new Tip Clips and they'll receive notices when the Tip Clips are posted. Thanks for spreading the word and if you or your friends have any serger questions, I'll be delighted to hear from them!
Clever tip Gail! Thanks again. :D
You're welcome! No more catching heels on rolled hems!!!
Thank you for sharing & explaining the use of the fusible thread. I think I will use it in my serger on knits for armholes & neckline and hems where I will use then my my coverstitch machine & not have to pin!!!! Do you recommend covering with cloth to prevent iron from getting messed up?
Done this many times, love how it saves times.
Christy Poos isn’t it a fun technique? And it’s a very secure hem. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
@@GailPatriceDesign love it and its very fast and fun. Great tip I have not used in awhile. Would love to see you demo Serger Lace or aka Serger Crochet.
Hi Gail. I just found your RUclips channel and im so glad. I first watched your classes on Craftsy. I fell in love with you, your techniques and your teaching style.
I just have a little question.
You are saying that the the hem won't withstand laundering. That's understandable. Fusible might get undone.
The thing that bugs me is if i plan on washing the garment, could fusible thread get undone and unravel the regular overlock thread that was used for the stitch in pair with fusible thread? If so, then we would get loops and undone hem edge on the wrong side. Please tell me if I am wrong. And thank you so much for your wonderful videos.
That's an excellent question, Tatiana. No, it won't come undone when washing. The fusible thread is in the lower looper. The looper threads are held in place with the needle thread which is serger cone or all-purpose thread. So it will be secure when laundering. Glad you found my Channel and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Thanks. I will set my Babylock up per the chart.
Jeanie, When you turn the stitch length dial from the Standard to Rolled Hem numbers, watch the stitch finger. It will retract and be disengaged. When you turn it back to the Standard setting, the stitch finger will reappear. Let me know if you have more questions-will be happy to help! Thanks!
Does your book have your serger tips included in it? Just wondering. Thanks Janice
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Great tip. Thanks. But I am confused about “engage your stitch finger” . Does it mean regular settings?
Jeanie Peterson you’ll set up your machine with standard settings, Jeanie. The stitch finger is disengaged for a very narrow stitch like a rolled hem. If you aren’t sure how to do this, let me know the make and model of your serger and will be happy to help you. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
The edge-stitching presser foot that you are using on your sewing machine actually looks like a stitch-in-the- ditch foot. Is that correct? If not can I use a stitch-in-the- ditch foot to accomplish the same?
Also, I read in one of your comments that we should use a pressing cloth. I’m afraid to use a pressing cloth because I will not be able to see the fabric well enough to turn up a scant narrow hem under it. Any suggestions?
Greta Brunswick Random stranger here. The difference with the stitch-in-the-ditch foot is that the needle hole is small and centered. With the edge stitch foot the hole is wide allowing room for the needle to be adjusted right or left.
Can this method with the fusible thread be used on chiffon? I am not sure if the heat required for the fusible might not be too high for the chiffon fabric? Has anyone tried this?
GAIL HARDOCK I think this will depend on what fiber your chiffon is made from. Silk can take a very high heat, higher than the fusible thread in fact. Fusible thread is made from nylon, giving it a low melting point. Theoretically, you should be able to use this method even on a poly based chiffon. And using a silk organza pressing cloth will remove all doubt.
Could I use a zig-zag stitch on a regular sewing machine to achieve the same result?
Hi Lyndon, I haven’t used a zigzag stitch with fusible thread, but why not try it? It won’t overlock and finish the edge the way a serger will but it should work. Let us know your results and thanks!
Gail, at the end of the video you said that the double layer adds weight to the hem and allows it to hang nicely. It looks to me like you folded the hem once, pressed it so the fusible thread would adhere, then topstitched.
Did you fold it another time to achieve a double layer or just the one time that you showed in the demonstration? I just want to make sure I understand.
Hi Greta,
the double layer is the hem and the public side of the skirt. I folded the hem under just once. thanks for watching and send along any other questions!
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Thank you for your quick response Gail. You’re the best!
Thanks for the nice compliment, Greta!