6 Clever Overlocker Tips
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2024
- I thought it was high time I shared some more of my favourite overlocker tips and tricks with you. In this video I'll help you solve some of those common overlocker problems like fixing thread loops overhanging the edge of the fabric or matching stripy fabric on your overlocker plus I'll share some other handy techniques you can use like how to sew a dart on your overlocker or a quick way of sewing a cuff and minimising stitch overlap. By the end of the video you'll have lots more ideas to try with your overlocker after I take you through 6 different tips and techniques.
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00:00 Introduction
00:57 Matching stripes on an overlocker
01:22 Matching stripes on an overlocker (method 1)
03:40 Matching stripes on an overlocker (method 2)
06:18 Fixing overhanging looper threads
09:10 Sewing darts on an overlocker
11:38 One step way to sew a cuff on an overlocker
12:59 Unpicking overlocker stitches
15:03 Securing loose threads
16:17 Conclusion - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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.
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!
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
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
The differential feed tip alone has made this video worth watching! ❤
WOW, Lucy, you are fearless! Had no idea I could do these things. Very helpful. Thanks.
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.
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.
I love your videos! Thank you for the refresher on serging techniques
What really useful tips. Thank you Lucy - very helpful 👍
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.
The cuff method is a new wow for me! Thanks!
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!
I have just joined this group, and this run of tips was lovely, thank you very much
I love it when we learn all the tips to make our sewing experiences easier. Thank you Lucy
Wow, fantastic videos, still learning how to use my Babylock, you make it look so simple, learnt so much, thank you x
That cuff trick! 😮 Thank you for this amazing video, great tips!
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!
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.
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Lovely vlog. Wonderful tips xx
Awesome tips !!
Great tips! Thank you x
Fab tips thank you. Love the cuff idea
Great tips. Thank you.
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
Thank you for this information!!
That was a very useful vlog.
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 Lucy😮
Thank you for all this wonderful tips
Very helpful thank you.
Thank you Lucy very helpful 😊
amazing serger tips. thank you.
Your tips were very helpful. I definitely learned a few things. Thank you!
Fabulous, thankyou
Thanks so much!
Thank you!!! Game changers !!
Awesome video as always Lucy! 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you!
Thank you so much
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 🙏
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?
Do you need to use a different type of needle for stretch fabrics ? Thanx for your great tips x
Sometimes I use a fine crochet hook to grab the serger edging back into the stitches instead of a tapestry needle
When sewing the neck ribbing where do you start? As on the previous video doesn’t start at the fold thank you
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.
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!
You are not alone! 😂
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.
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Do all over lockers sew at the speed of light? Mine always goes too fast for me 😂😂😂
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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.
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