Serger 102 - How to Serge Corners, Curves, and Weave in Ends

Learn how to serge corners and curves on your overlocker, as well as what to do with the thread chains at the ends. mellysews.com/...
Wearing in this video: top from the Spearmint Set, pattern available in my shop here blankslatepatt...

[@TrippiePineapplz]

Thank you for the video. Do you have any advice or another tutorial on how to serge a very sharp (30°-45°) inner corner?
It's hard to fold/ bunch up the fabric that much...I do make a small cut... thanks in advance!!

[@Mellysews]

Stitch on a regular machine first then cut into the seam allowance all the way to the stitching line at the corner.

[@CelesteKristan4444]

This is so helpful! I've been struggling with more complicated serger stuff! Thank you!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ellellbee]

I am a rookie but am not understanding why you lift the needles out of the fabric on that first method of weaving in the ends. Wouldn't that lose orientation and cause possible gaps in the stitching? Can that same technique be done with the needles down?

[@Mellysews]

If you don't pick up the needles, you can't pull the thread enough to pull the ends under. As overlocking is generally a seam finish for the inside of a garment and not visible on the outside, I don't worry about small stitching gaps. If you are concerned by them, choose a different method to weave in ends.

[@jjivy6310]

I can never remember which thread to pull for unraveling 🙄. Thanks for a very good view of what to pull. On curves I've found the curve foot on my Baby Lock Evolution works really well. It doesn't apply as much pressure. Enjoyed your video!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@t10mcg]

Thank you so much!! My serger has mystified me in so many ways! This video was helpful in both new techniques and confirming things I was doing but not sure if it was “correct “.

[@Mellysews]

Glad it helped!

[@zahkilovett]

thanks

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@pastda3]

Thank you so much! Great video.

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@jencook8752]

These are such helpful tips !!! Thank you !!

[@Mellysews]

You're so welcome!

[@stephanielee3734]

Hi Melly could you spray fray spray on it

[@Mellysews]

I don't personally use fray check, so I couldn't say.

[@lisbetsoda4874]

It goes so fast. Are you able to go slow on a server or does it always just "take off"?

[@Mellysews]

Sergers sew faster than regular sewing machines but the video is sped up as well.