Serger 101 - How To Use A Serger

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  • Don't be intimidated by your serger. This guide for beginners is an easy way to learn the basics of how to use a serger or an overlocker. Blog post with still images and more details here: mellysews.com/...
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  • @IMOO1896
    @IMOO1896 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    It took me a long time to understand and follow the instructions to actually thread the machine in order. I kept breaking thread and I’d just rethread the broken thread. I no longer hate my serger, and I hope it no longer hates me.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same! This was a huge source of frustration for me when I first started.

    • @daxxydog5777
      @daxxydog5777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mine is upper looper, lower looper, left needle, right needle. If I do it any other way, it will break. Every time.

    • @daxxydog5777
      @daxxydog5777 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My other tip is use a blue dental floss threader to thread the loopers!

  • @TracieSmithpomeranian
    @TracieSmithpomeranian ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I really enjoyed this presentation. I had no idea that I could swap threads on a serger without rethreading.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it's helpful!

  • @julietpage4322
    @julietpage4322 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you! I’ve got a Janome serger and am slowing getting past being afraid of it. 😂 I hope you’ll continue the series for us newbie sewers.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The whole series is in this playlist th-cam.com/play/PLSMi9yj9ru8bfho5z0NT5ZJFC1GuRbymP.html

  • @sewmyownclothes2125
    @sewmyownclothes2125 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great introduction. I chose the Babylock vibrant to learn how to use a serger. I hope you add more to this topic with the different serger stitches and maybe some specialty serger feet that are common between most brands.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There are already more in this series; check my latest videos.

  • @rosegore1270
    @rosegore1270 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing.. much needed information and you gave excellent demonstrations. ❤

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @bowtruckleliz
    @bowtruckleliz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just bought my first serger! Thank you for this helpful video!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have fun!

  • @58Raini
    @58Raini 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a newcomer to learning about sergers, so this is fascinating! Thank you for sharing!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @latoyabrown9107
    @latoyabrown9107 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're an awesome instructor! I purchased my serger 10 years ago... failed to thread it and put it away. I haven't unboxed it since then. But your tutorial helped me thread and start my first project! Thank you!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @a29978
    @a29978 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My boyfriend just bought me a serger for my birthday, im so excited to use it, this video was so helpful and extremely clear, thank you!!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @Louise-zs9rl
    @Louise-zs9rl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your advice about the pins is so important and I will remember to not use pins. My new serger/ overlocker will be arriving tomorrow, I can't wait!!!!!!
    Brilliant video and thanks for posting, you gained a new subscriber!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @susankooi7105
    @susankooi7105 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad I found your video. I have had my machine for many years but never use it because I could never get the tension right.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you can start using it now!

  • @bobbin3997
    @bobbin3997 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never saw the threading for the left and right needle by the knife before. Thank you for this series. I have the brother machine.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope this gets you stitching!

  • @irenehynes7536
    @irenehynes7536 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is very helpful.thank you!😊

  • @MommaFaith119
    @MommaFaith119 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can finally learn how to use my serger without worrying about things I probably won't need for a few days with that thank you I am no longer frustrated

  • @lucilledaub5991
    @lucilledaub5991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your over lock tips.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like them!

  • @PatrickKniesler
    @PatrickKniesler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a guy wondering about sewing, this was very helpful to either me or maybe my daughter in the future

  • @MandySampath-ur7cf
    @MandySampath-ur7cf หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, I always wanted to buy one, I think I will now.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Go for it!

  • @LiamBishop-v9i
    @LiamBishop-v9i 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    She makes sewing with a SERGER seem much less complicated!

  • @lynnthrondson5100
    @lynnthrondson5100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this helpful video! Great teaching!!😊

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much!

  • @pastda3
    @pastda3 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great, informative video. Thank you so much!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @camilorojas1744
    @camilorojas1744 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When you change color with the cone, do you push all the way down the plastic cone to keep the tread cone in place?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes

  • @gladtidings4all
    @gladtidings4all ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your brother model is similar to my singer serger

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope this series is helpful then!

  • @LetUsTrySewing
    @LetUsTrySewing 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤ great tips.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you think so!

  • @MPam1619
    @MPam1619 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If the average cost of a serger is $300 (which is more than i paid for my 20 year old sewing machine) i'm out of my depth. If i were a professional seamstress i'd maybe take the plunge. It is nice, however, to finally understand the purpose of a serger. Thanks for your enlightening video. It's back to the zigzag feature on my sewing machine for me!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nothing wrong with using your zig zag - I only had 1 machine for many, many years of sewing.

  • @simpleme5719
    @simpleme5719 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found one at a thift store for $70. I know I need it,but I need to learn to understand it. And now I need a new sewing machine 😢.😊

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully this series helps you understand the serger.

    • @donalsteinbach7034
      @donalsteinbach7034 ปีที่แล้ว

      I watched a video on threading the 1034 D serger on youtube It was the best closeup view.Since than The 1034d is so easy go thread, so no one be afraid to serger. Its so fun

  • @Jin04115
    @Jin04115 ปีที่แล้ว

    I heard that lint gets into the air threader machines and can't preform air threading. I'll keep my brother 1034 regular serger

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've had my air threading machine for 9 years now and that hasn't been an issue for me.

  • @janemulvenna9598
    @janemulvenna9598 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where did you get your plus size maniquin?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Details here mellysews.com/the-best-dress-form-for-sewing-to-buy-or-make-a-guide/

  • @peteh4122
    @peteh4122 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hate my serger. I honestly dont feel like i can control it no matter what i try. I've watched a million videos and i get it in principle but i just dont seem to be able to control it to just sew straight. Using the seam guides are useless as you can't really line up the edge accurately as the machine is so fast even when you are going slow. I feel so much more control over using a sewing machine but the serger is just crazy and i want to be good at it 😢

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Try making these - great for practice and it doesn't matter what size they turn out. th-cam.com/video/EQb-iQV07_Q/w-d-xo.html

  • @violachumney5183
    @violachumney5183 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😂Thank you very much.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome 😊

  • @jocelynjose3070
    @jocelynjose3070 ปีที่แล้ว

    😍✌️