Serger 101: From Setting Up & Using Your Machine to Creating with Confidence; 10 Projects & 40+ Techniques

by Katrina Walker

Sergers made simple! Scared of the serger? Don't be! From the best-selling A Field Guide series, this visual guide will help you get to know your serger from the inside out. Learn how to thread an overlocking sewing machine and achieve beautiful results with both basic and specialty stitches. Enhance your expertise working with an array of fabrics, from knits and wovens to sheers, and troubleshoot stitch issues with detailed how-tos. Bring ten fashion and home decor projects to life, from easy T-shirts and leggings to a market tote and elegant table decor. Whether you are breaking your serger out of the box, or looking to sharpen your skills, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to confidently create with your serger. - Watch your confidence emerge! The "everything" guide to serger sewing - Visual how-tos on choosing and using serger stitches: basic stitches, flatlocking, rolled hems, and coverstitching - Learn by doing as you sew cute mug rugs, knitwear, and more

128 pages, Paperback

Published June 25, 2020

Reviews

[Tracy Shephard · Rating 5 out of 5]

f like me you have a Serger or as I know it . an Overlocker, you probably do not use it to its full capacity. I bought my overlocker mainly to stitch my seams while dressmaking. This gives it a more professional finish.

But, did you know that your machine can do so much more!! I certainly didn’t, so when I recieved this book I couldn’t wait to dive in and see what else I could do.

There are 10 projects included and over 40 techniques. Set into sections, this is one of those books that will become an invaluable teaching book, and a useful addition to your sewing room.

There are basic techniques, skill building information and so much more. From sewing a mug rug to constructing a garment, every page guides you through each process with visual and written easy to understand instructions.

Patterns are included and measurements, where needed are given.

Serger 101 is a well written book, it has a wealth of information, and the author has been careful not to leave anything out. If you need one book to teach, inform and guide you .. then this is it.

Highly recommended

[Ashley Lambert-Maberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clear and useful. I'm just not able to get too excited about most manuals--a really good, clear, instructive manual is 3 stars for me ... while enduring classic Middlemarch is 5 stars.

I appreciated the straightforward prose and explicit photographs, and most (if not all) of the serging seemed done on the Pfaff Admire Air, which is my machine, which made me relax a bit as I could certainly do everything she demonstrated. I began reading this while my machine was at the serger shop, and after lunch was over I returned knowing where I'd gone wrong and how to fix it, so that saved a bit of money!

Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

An incredibly easy-to-read and understand introduction to sergers! I feel more prepared to tackle my machine and its manual now!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book to read through but not sure I need to buy it to have on-hand.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything you ever needed to get started except the serger and threads themselves. Fabulous projects--can't wait to try them all, but the ones I have were helpful. Repeat reading cover to cover and a great reference book.