9 Hems on an Overlocker!

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Using a standard foot - and your machine - you can easily make any of these 9 different hems, using the techniques I have demonstrated in this video
Don't worry if you are struggling - just practice - and if you would like to learn more - Leave a comment below!
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@kathybrigger9431 16 күн бұрын

In all my 65 years of sewing, I recently found that when pressing a curved hem or turn under for a pocket, if you press it from the top of the piece instead of on the underside, it is much easier to press. Especially on small edges that have been serged. It never occurred to me to do that before because how you are doing it is how I was taught. Recently I was making a dress for my granddaughter and was having trouble with the fabric getting little points and not looking so nice when pressing that little edge. Mind you, I have made wedding gowns and suits for men, so this seemed silly to me that this was an issue. Anyway, I pressed the piece flat and flipped it over because I am not one to let something whip me. I started turning the edge under and started pressing from the top and the piece came out beautifully and correctly pressed. Just a thought. I always pay it forward where I can when I learn something. Thanks for the video. Very informative.

@MsFiBee 3 ай бұрын

That’s great! Very helpful explanation. I’m not even at beginner level serging yet, so understanding how it works first is a great help. 👏👏👏🤗

@AbisDen 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I agree, building up a good grounding first will help prevent any issues x please do subscribe and share the love ❤️

@coalbuster Жыл бұрын

Never seen anyone do a blind hem with two needles. Stitching in-between the two needles seems easier than trying to nick the edge with one needle like I was taught. Thanks for posting.

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@raeweirdeadhead8004 Жыл бұрын

Next could you please teach us how to train a cat to walk around the machine and pins without causing someone to require emergency services, please? Great video!!

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Oh no!! Did you have an incident?

@c.w.847 Ай бұрын

My cat LOVES it when I run my serger. Too cute. Thank you.

@AbisDen Ай бұрын

Haha. So cute

@oddrunhaland Ай бұрын

Thank you, Abi!

@rourkuscreations Жыл бұрын

Great simple explanation of each technique. Thank you xxxx

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Helen 🌷

@aprilflux6228 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful tips, thank you.

@sandrabrown7466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Abbi. Great tutorial as always 😊xx

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra x

@annwhite3019 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Abbie, for more great tips 👍

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ann 💕🌷

@mariafernandez6537 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Lots of great info. TFS

@janbraun362 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I have had my serger for years, and didn't know some of these tricks! Thanks.

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@amandakirk5060 21 күн бұрын

Really helpful and well resented and explained. thank you for sharing your expertise!

@hannahcoleman2940 10 ай бұрын

Great demo, thank you 🙏

@AbisDen 10 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@lorrainewhiting1267 Жыл бұрын

Great Ali thank you for sharing

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@christinei5490 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Abi, lots of useful tips.

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine

@scottgayler3085 11 ай бұрын

I really appreciate that even though you have a really nice serger, all of these techniques are completely applicable to an entry level serger. Everything was very clear and easy to follow. Great video

@AbisDen 7 ай бұрын

Amazing. I’m so glad you have grasped that. I want to prove you can do this with any size machine. The skill is with you

@saraaronzon4562 9 ай бұрын

That was awesome!

@AbisDen 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@milipavsek4402 4 ай бұрын

Such good instructions very helpful, thank you 😊

@AbisDen 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment 💫🌷You’re welcome 😊

@jaytopham8514 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much forbthis video. I recently bought a Janome overlocker and just getting to grips with all it can do. I need to turn up a pair of leggings that have a fleece lining or backing. This video is just what I needed to know to do the job. I'm very glad I have an overlocker. It was a bit pricey but well worth the money.

@AbisDen 3 ай бұрын

Good luck! Stick with us. You’ll do great!

@kayjay6183 7 ай бұрын

This is the only demonstration I saw on a blindhem that was on a pant leg (in a circle) rather than a flat fabric sample. I wanted to edge and hem the pants without taking out the inseam. But I see now that I will have to trim the excess to shorten the pant first then work on the hem. That's ok. I might still just overedge and then use my regular machine since I don't really want so many stitches, but I will use this technique eventually.

@sheilajones4491 Жыл бұрын

Hi Abbi, I love your channel it is concise and to the point, I love that your vids are not too long but just wonder if you could extend the view of the finished hems for a second or two longer so I can get a good look at the finished result. I had to keep stopping and starting and in the end resorted to slowing down the speed of the video so I could take in the views. I hope you not offended as intended with love💕

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Hey Sheila, absolutely love your feedback. You’re right, but, I do get so concise sometimes that I may miss a relevant part. As you rightly say, I have to start slowing down a little . I really do appreciate the comment. It’s difficult to fix things if I don’t know it’s a problem, so thank you. I know the sentiment behind this is from a good place with good intent and I will take it on board, many thanks for commenting and giving me a chance to fix things x

@ericjacobsen6901 Ай бұрын

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@elsagonzalez363 8 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias Abi, I bought my serger years ago and up until now did I began to use. Never had any instruction, I do appreciate this video.

@AbisDen 8 ай бұрын

De nada. If you have other suggestions, let me know in the comments

@sheilajones4491 Жыл бұрын

Thx Abi, I always look fwd to your content you add such valuable detail, I am doing some alterations and mending on knit garments as practice till I make one from scratch. I am new to the overlocker have got a basic singer one (Lidl special lol) it’s really good machine though for my needs. I’m also interested in uses of dif presser feet. I have sewn for years started on my mothers singer treadle and I have now acquired one - wonderful machine that taught me so much in my younger days. Keep doing what you are doing xx

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Oh, I’m so excited that you have a treadle machine. Such a throwback 💫🪡Wow! I love my Lidl overlocker. Definitely one of the better ones on the market, it’s plenty good for lots of tasks snd really so much better than some of the leading brands x happy sewing! 🧵✨🌷

@frankdearr2772 9 ай бұрын

Amazing, usefull, thanks for that video 👍

@AbisDen 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 💫

@frankdearr2772 9 ай бұрын

@@AbisDen 🙂

@leedavis5958 Жыл бұрын

Hi Abi. Great tips. Love the new room. 😘😘👌👌

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee ! 🙏🏽

@pjacksreads536 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I bought a serger and received minimum support from the seller. I have been looking for some good references. This is really excellent!

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I think sellers are just that. They sell

@koalasez1200 2 ай бұрын

First time I’ve heard anyone say to put the fold between the needles. Makes perfect sense, thank you. Lettuce edge…what about increasing the DF? Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🥰

@donnanelson2967 10 ай бұрын

Yes love it ❤ new subscriber ❤

@AbisDen 10 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@gmilinia 4 ай бұрын

I love your magnifying glass

@AbisDen 4 ай бұрын

It’s great isn’t it? The daylight company lamps are brilliant

@TracieSmithpomeranian Жыл бұрын

I just came across your channel. I really enjoyed the content. And the cat...

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Haha. Love the cats. Thank you and welcome 🤗 🙏🏽

@Braisin-Raisin 7 ай бұрын

If you also make a template from heavy paper (200 g/m2) of the pocket, and then pull the thread around it, it is even more accurate.

@kueichenglee7583 5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU 5:27

@PegCoombes 4 ай бұрын

Great information and especially as I have this overlocker, will look 👀 to see what else you’ve serged on this model

@AbisDen 3 ай бұрын

I have just made a pair of corduroy trousers and it was like a hot knife through soft butter. Didn’t need to change settings to make a satin blouse and again made a scuba pjs. Honestly. I hug this machine when no one’s looking .

@PegCoombes 3 ай бұрын

Hope you made videos? So we can watch those as well

@AbisDen 3 ай бұрын

@PegCoombes you know I get so caught up I don’t as much as I should

@strawberrystickerco.1194 Жыл бұрын

Hi Abi, I have just purchased this amazing overlocker too and was hoping you could tell me where you got the extension table from? Thank you :)

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Hi Strawberry. I sourced mine from Franklins in Colchester. I had to wait a few days but I think they have them in stock now x

@strawberrystickerco.1194 Жыл бұрын

@@AbisDen Great! thank you x

@m9larob 10 ай бұрын

Great tips! Where can I buy that light?

@AbisDen 10 ай бұрын

Hey! The daylight company sell amazing lights, all of my lights are from them, I am a fan, unlike other lamps, these haven’t changed in quality. Amazing x thank you 🙏🏼

@ruthleader41 2 ай бұрын

which is the best way to hem some proper expensive trousers, with the overlocker?

@AbisDen 2 ай бұрын

With confidence !

@megancroft7857 9 ай бұрын

How did you topstitch with your serger on the jeans?

@AbisDen 9 ай бұрын

topstictching is done on a sewing machine :-)

@julieryles7461 Жыл бұрын

19.03 I have a 3 feed overlocker only, could I do most of these technics as on a 4?

@begonial6151 10 ай бұрын

I use the three thread quite often since it is less bulky. The main difference is that 4 thread is stronger.

@missalexa998 8 ай бұрын

Hi, what would be the best method and technique for hemming flounce? I have used the rolled hem method for non-bias fabrics and it turned out perfectly. When I hem flounce cut on the bias, there is a tendency to skip stitches or for the threads to not catch at all and I have to re-thread. I would appreciate any advice. Thank you!

@AbisDen 8 ай бұрын

Is that in this machine?

@missalexa998 8 ай бұрын

@@AbisDen I'm using a Brother 1634dx serger.

@AbisDen 8 ай бұрын

@missalexa998 yes. That’s the problem. Brother machines are naff. Just keep at it. I always struggle with brother machines. It’s hit and miss

@missalexa998 8 ай бұрын

@@AbisDen I wondered if that was it - I'm doing everything correctly. My standard sewing machine is a Baby Lock and I love it. Thanks for the reply!

@ALOTABOB_ 14 күн бұрын

umm the whole point off the differential is so you don’t have to pull. or try to control the fabric stretch. it literally compensates and does the work for you especially with knit or stretch fabrics - weird technique for lettuce edge

@AbisDen 14 күн бұрын

If you have another technique I would Love to hear it x 💕 what you have to remember: the differential feed has a limitation of stretch. It’s only half to twice the rate. So to create a longer rate (or indeed shorter) you will have to stretch the fabric. But I am up for new ideas