Serging shears can be intimidating for beginner and even advanced sewists.  Some of our favorite summer-weight fabrics can be problematic to serge. From silk-feel to rayons and gauze, to linen, lawn and voile, we love them all but those lovely fabrics can be tricky to sew and serger with. Use these tips for maximum serging… This post is only available to members. The post Serger School: Serging Sheers appeared first on Sew Daily ..read more

Embarking on a sewing journey with your serger can unlock a realm of creative possibilities. However, before diving headfirst into the world of serging, it’s essential to acquaint yourself with the basic serger anatomy and threading. From loopers to needles, and differential feed to stitch length, understanding the basic anatomy of your serger lays the… This post is only available to members. The post Basic Serger Anatomy & Serger Threading Tips appeared first on Sew Daily ..read more

Embarking on a sewing journey with your serger can unlock a realm of creative possibilities. However, before diving headfirst into the world of serging, it’s essential to acquaint yourself with the basic serger anatomy and threading. From loopers to needles, and differential feed to stitch length, understanding the basic anatomy of your serger lays the… This post is only available to members. The post Basic Serger Anatomy & Serger Threading Tips appeared first on Sew Daily ..read more

Using a coverstitch machine is the best way to give your knit tops a truly superior finish. If you want to take your stretchy sewing to the next level, try these coverstitch techniques when making your own T-shirts and tops. Stitching the Neckband Stitching over the seam allowance of the neckband will keep the neckband… This post is only available to members. The post How to Use a Coverstitch Machine appeared first on Sew Daily ..read more

Give your activewear, swimwear, and loungewear a professional finish by using your serger to attach the elastic. Not only does this give your creations a very polished look, but sewing elastic on a serger is also easy, precise, fast, and can be used for a large variety of projects. Sewing Elastic Casing This quick and… This post is only available to members. The post 3 Ways to Sew Elastic on a Serger appeared first on Sew Daily ..read more

Being able to prolong the life of your machines through regular maintenance is a great skill to have as a maker. While you can definitely find a local shop to get your machines serviced, I encourage you to look at what maintenance you can do yourself—it’s easier than you think. This maintenance tip for serger blades is one of our Best-Kept Sewing Secrets! Change that Blade! I have to admit that for the first four or five years that I had my serger, I had no idea that I should or could change the blades. It wasn’t until another sewist mentioned she was changing them due to her fabric looking fr ..read more

Give your activewear, swimwear, and loungewear a professional finish by using your serger to attach the elastic. Not only does this give your creations a very polished look, but sewing elastic on a serger is also easy, precise, fast, and can be used for a large variety of projects. Sewing Elastic Casing This quick and easy method can be used for everything from leg openings on swimwear to sewing a roll-free elastic waistband casing. The elastic is first attached to the wrong side of the fabric using a serger. Then the elastic edge is folded back to the reverse side and topstitched in place wit ..read more

Being able to prolong the life of your machines through regular maintenance is a great skill to have as a maker. While you can definitely find a local shop to get your machines serviced, I encourage you to look at what maintenance you can do yourself—it’s easier than you think. This maintenance tip for serger blades is one of our Best-Kept Sewing Secrets! Change that Blade! I have to admit that for the first four or five years that I had my serger, I had no idea that I should or could change the blades. It wasn’t until another sewist mentioned she was changing them due to her fabric looking fr ..read more

Being able to prolong the life of your machines through regular maintenance is a great skill to have as a maker. While you can definitely find a local shop to get your machines serviced, I encourage you to look at what maintenance you can do yourself—it’s easier than you think. This maintenance tip for serger blades is one of our Best-Kept Sewing Secrets! Change that Blade! I have to admit that for the first four or five years that I had my serger, I had no idea that I should or could change the blades. It wasn’t until another sewist mentioned she was changing them due to her fabric looking fr ..read more

It is no secret that I love to upcycle, thrift, and sew. My favorite projects are when all three loves come together for one cute and functional project. My local thrift store’s domestic department is packed with tea towels. I squeal in delight when I discover vintage towels, which happens more often than you think. Why? I believe it is because most shoppers don’t have the creative ability to look past the stains and flaws of a well-used and well-loved vintage textile. But not me! I grab them and quickly put them in my cart specifically for the type of project I’m sharing today: My vintage upc ..read more