I changed my differential feed to 1.5 and serged the bottom of my knit top before hemming it. It worked amazingly well for not having to fuss while trying to ease in extra fabric when turning up the hem. I had planned on using Wonder tape, which I love, but this worked so well and was faster and cheaper. Thanks for the great tips, Lucy!
Most times you can just pull the needle thread through. Unpick without cutting the needle thread for about 6-8 stitches (enough to get a good grip), then break/cut the needle thread about 30 cm (12 inches) down the seam . Then pull the tail of the needle thread you just released. Repeat these steps along the whole seam. Sometimes the thread breads depending on the tension you have set or if the length of the stitch is too short but essentially this works for me every time.
I use wonder tape when hemming my jersey garments all the time - and for SO many other sewing jobs - it's fantastic stuff. It makes my sewing life so much easier 😄
Perfect timing! I'm just about to start my very first knit project using the overlocker. The tips on unpicking overlocking and how to secure were very helpful. Thank you so much, Lucy.
If you are interested, I can send you a link to a TH-cam tutorial that shows a much better way to secure your beginning and end chain of stitches. It will save you a lot of time.
Thank you. I have purchased a few overlocker/serger books which have failed to help me but your video is so clear and inspires me to try and improve my overlocked sewing. Please keep posting.
Hi I use a Hemline knit snag repair tool that looks like a miniature latch hook to run through the last bit of overlocking to hook the tail and pull it back under the threads, this saves trying to thread a tapestry needle.
Thanks for the unpicking tutorial. I bought my Overlocker before TH-cam was even a twinkle in anyone’s eye, so I’ve only lucked on the easy unpick occasionally.
Thank you for these tips! They are very helpful. I especially enjoyed the cuff trick and that dart looked very nice. I look forward to trying all of these techniques and anticipate that they will improve my garments. I enjoy your videos so much!
Ty for a serger refresh as well as those that share in the comments. Often i just tie a knot at the end of the serging getting it as close as possible then clip off excess. For a really secure seam I will single needle the tail back over the end of the seam.
I secure the overlocker threads with a tool of the size of an unpicker but with the end of a loop turner. You may know how it is called in English, it is a tool used to repair ladders in stockings, knits in general.
thanks for this Lucy have been dressmaking a long time but still manage to learn something from your video ,could you do the overlocker darts on fabric other than Jersey?
What do you mean when talking about a 'cover lock' machine? Also, will these tips work on non stretch fabrics say cottons or polyester type? Thanks love your vids - presentation both verbal and visual. I always learn something from your tutorials 😊 👍
a coverlock machine is a combined overlocker and coverstitch machine, yes they will work on woven fabrics, although the overhanging looper threads shouldn't happen because the stretch in the fabric causes those so it wouldn't really happen on a woven fabric
Thank you for your techniques and helpful information. I’ve been sewing for over 40+ years and recently began using my overlocker more. Thanks for all these great tips. I’m a new follower now. I liked & subscribed. 🫶❤️
hi there. I purchased a second hand overlocker ....Delta..any idea where I could purchase a book on it for instructions. PS...I am just a dumb guy from Scotland....Who started back up with this hobby a few months back really love it. and for my first task. I chose a mens blazer. arghhhhhhhhh...lol. Could start something easy...could I lol. thankyou.x
I was wondering about that too. I made a circular skirt and couldn't contemplate turning up and sewing the five metres of hem of the underskirt so I overlocked the edge and much of it had looper threads hanging over. I guess a fair bit of the edge would be off grain so liable to stretch.
If you are using a Babylock overlocker and threads are hanging off the edge of the fabric check to see if you have accidentally left the stitch selector on A, moving it to B can fix this issue. Recommended when using the right O2 needle
Am I thick, or what? I've been using my very basic, entry level overlocker, mostly happily, for a few years but it never occurred to me to raise the needles, as well as the foot, to position the fabric. 🤔 Revelation! Thanks Lucy!
If you sew a dart either on overlocker or sewing machine from the point and first stitch starting before fabric, you'll get a straighter dart and thread will self knot.
The cuff sewing trick is not really that good. It’s better to make it with a sewing machine, the bulk is smaller and the sides aren’t uneven. The rest is really helpful, thanks a lot!
If anyone understands the English language the prefix “un” means (added to adjectives, participles, and their derivatives) denoting the absence of a quality or state; not. "unabashed.” So people who use the term unpick don’t understand the English language because that’s not what you’re doing. You’re actually ripping out the stitches you’re not unpicking anything , you are actually picking out the stitches. Same as the people who keep saying back tack instead of backstitch. Tacking is the action of the needle staying in place not moving backwards and forward. My machine has a button for tacking and I can assure you my needle is not moving except up and down ie: stationary. That’s your English lesson for today. 😀😀
Sewing 45+ years and never new about the rubber tip of a seam ripper. Thank you for the tips :)
I changed my differential feed to 1.5 and serged the bottom of my knit top before hemming it. It worked amazingly well for not having to fuss while trying to ease in extra fabric when turning up the hem. I had planned on using Wonder tape, which I love, but this worked so well and was faster and cheaper. Thanks for the great tips, Lucy!
Had no idea how easy unpicking could be and those overhanging loops drive me crazy so thank you.
I know, right. I just spent an entire evening unpicking a detailed part of a top to renew it and it was a real mission. This makes so much more sense
Most times you can just pull the needle thread through. Unpick without cutting the needle thread for about 6-8 stitches (enough to get a good grip), then break/cut the needle thread about 30 cm (12 inches) down the seam . Then pull the tail of the needle thread you just released. Repeat these steps along the whole seam. Sometimes the thread breads depending on the tension you have set or if the length of the stitch is too short but essentially this works for me every time.
Any overlocker tips are always welcome. Thank you so much.
This video is one of the best videos I have seen. Very useful information we all need to know
The differential feed tip alone has made this video worth watching! ❤
6.29am Brilliant tips, thank you. 😊
I love your videos! Thank you for the refresher on serging techniques
WOW, Lucy, you are fearless! Had no idea I could do these things. Very helpful. Thanks.
What really useful tips. Thank you Lucy - very helpful 👍
I use wonder tape when hemming my jersey garments all the time - and for SO many other sewing jobs - it's fantastic stuff. It makes my sewing life so much easier 😄
The last couple purchases of Wonder tape, the tape wouldn’t stick at all!
Thank you for this Lucy. I was lucky enough to get an overlocker for Christmas and will no doubt be using some of your tips.
The cuff method is a new wow for me! Thanks!
I have just joined this group, and this run of tips was lovely, thank you very much
When using the tapestry needle I feed the eye end first. That way there is no catching of the tip in the fabric making it much faster to feed through.
Perfect timing! I'm just about to start my very first knit project using the overlocker. The tips on unpicking overlocking and how to secure were very helpful. Thank you so much, Lucy.
If you are interested, I can send you a link to a TH-cam tutorial that shows a much better way to secure your beginning and end chain of stitches. It will save you a lot of time.
@@dcwatashi Yes please.
That cuff trick! 😮 Thank you for this amazing video, great tips!
Thank you. I have purchased a few overlocker/serger books which have failed to help me but your video is so clear and inspires me to try and improve my overlocked sewing. Please keep posting.
Hi I use a Hemline knit snag repair tool that looks like a miniature latch hook to run through the last bit of overlocking to hook the tail and pull it back under the threads, this saves trying to thread a tapestry needle.
I love it when we learn all the tips to make our sewing experiences easier. Thank you Lucy
That wonder tape is a great helper. I wished they had it when I started out sewing but in any case I will use it for many things now thank you
Fab tips thank you. Love the cuff idea
Thanks for the super tips ❤
Your tips were very helpful. I definitely learned a few things. Thank you!
Thanks for the unpicking tutorial. I bought my Overlocker before TH-cam was even a twinkle in anyone’s eye, so I’ve only lucked on the easy unpick occasionally.
Thank you very much. I’ve been learning so much watching your videos. Please continue.
Thanks for sharing! I have been crying over the overhanging threads! New subscribers!
Thank you for these tips! They are very helpful. I especially enjoyed the cuff trick and that dart looked very nice. I look forward to trying all of these techniques and anticipate that they will improve my garments. I enjoy your videos so much!
Thank you!!! Game changers !!
Awesome video as always Lucy! 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for all this wonderful tips
Wow, fantastic videos, still learning how to use my Babylock, you make it look so simple, learnt so much, thank you x
Thank you Lucy very helpful 😊
Great tips, thank you Lucy😮
Ty for a serger refresh as well as those that share in the comments. Often i just tie a knot at the end of the serging getting it as close as possible then clip off excess. For a really secure seam I will single needle the tail back over the end of the seam.
Great tips. Thank you.
I secure the overlocker threads with a tool of the size of an unpicker but with the end of a loop turner. You may know how it is called in English, it is a tool used to repair ladders in stockings, knits in general.
Thank you. That was very useful 😊
thanks for this Lucy have been dressmaking a long time but still manage to learn something from your video ,could you do the overlocker darts on fabric other than Jersey?
Awesome tips !!
Thank you for this information!!
Thank you so much
That was a very useful vlog.
Very helpful thank you.
Thank you!
Great tips! Thank you x
Thanks so much!
What do you mean when talking about a 'cover lock' machine?
Also, will these tips work on non stretch fabrics say cottons or polyester type?
Thanks love your vids - presentation both verbal and visual. I always learn something from your tutorials 😊 👍
a coverlock machine is a combined overlocker and coverstitch machine, yes they will work on woven fabrics, although the overhanging looper threads shouldn't happen because the stretch in the fabric causes those so it wouldn't really happen on a woven fabric
Great tips thank you. I use the tapestry needle for loose ends but insert the eye end of the needle through instead of the pointy end.
amazing serger tips. thank you.
Lovely vlog. Wonderful tips xx
Fabulous, thankyou
Thank you for your techniques and helpful information. I’ve been sewing for over 40+ years and recently began using my overlocker more. Thanks for all these great tips. I’m a new follower now. I liked & subscribed. 🫶❤️
hi there. I purchased a second hand overlocker ....Delta..any idea where I could purchase a book on it for instructions. PS...I am just a dumb guy from Scotland....Who started back up with this hobby a few months back really love it. and for my first task. I chose a mens blazer. arghhhhhhhhh...lol. Could start something easy...could I lol. thankyou.x
When sewing the neck ribbing where do you start? As on the previous video doesn’t start at the fold thank you
Do you need to use a different type of needle for stretch fabrics ? Thanx for your great tips x
Could you please tell me how I find your links on my computer?
Sometimes I use a fine crochet hook to grab the serger edging back into the stitches instead of a tapestry needle
Hi, with the looping, will that work on woven fabric too or is that another issue? 🙂
I was wondering about that too. I made a circular skirt and couldn't contemplate turning up and sewing the five metres of hem of the underskirt so I overlocked the edge and much of it had looper threads hanging over. I guess a fair bit of the edge would be off grain so liable to stretch.
How to do a rolled hem on my overlocker
If you are using a Babylock overlocker and threads are hanging off the edge of the fabric check to see if you have accidentally left the stitch selector on A, moving it to B can fix this issue. Recommended when using the right O2 needle
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Am I thick, or what? I've been using my very basic, entry level overlocker, mostly happily, for a few years but it never occurred to me to raise the needles, as well as the foot, to position the fabric. 🤔 Revelation! Thanks Lucy!
You are not alone! 😂
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Do all over lockers sew at the speed of light? Mine always goes too fast for me 😂😂😂
If you sew a dart either on overlocker or sewing machine from the point and first stitch starting before fabric, you'll get a straighter dart and thread will self knot.
The cuff sewing trick is not really that good. It’s better to make it with a sewing machine, the bulk is smaller and the sides aren’t uneven. The rest is really helpful, thanks a lot!
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If anyone understands the English language the prefix “un” means
(added to adjectives, participles, and their derivatives) denoting the absence of a quality or state; not.
"unabashed.”
So people who use the term unpick don’t understand the English language because that’s not what you’re doing. You’re actually ripping out the stitches you’re not unpicking anything , you are actually picking out the stitches.
Same as the people who keep saying back tack instead of backstitch. Tacking is the action of the needle staying in place not moving backwards and forward. My machine has a button for tacking and I can assure you my needle is not moving except up and down ie: stationary.
That’s your English lesson for today.
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Thank you certainly very helpful. 🧵
Thank you so much!
Thank you 🙏