My BEST serger tips! - money saving, finishing seams and many more...

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Thoughtful Creativity - CRAFT, SEW, DIY

3 жыл бұрын

Dear Sewing Friends, in this video I answer your questions and share my best serger tips and tricks. I hope this advise is going to help you just as much as it helps me!
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@rkatika9 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched so many serger videos, and so glad you have the brother as most of the videos are for Juki or Bernina...

@ashleymckillips4807 3 жыл бұрын

The coffee cup trick is brilliant!

@yamiletviloria747 3 жыл бұрын

Though I didn't get it at the beginning....(thought it was an upside down cup hahaha) but it works wonders

@Louise-zs9rl 28 күн бұрын

Brilliant video, I am soooooo glad you posted! I am very new to using a serger and just starting out! Managed to create a spool of serger thread for my sewing machine yesterday with a long pin wider that the thread bobbin, it was spinning at 100 miles per hour and worked!

@billiwickey 3 жыл бұрын

I use old lidded cups with a straw hole for my big thread cones. I glue shelf liner to the bottom to keep them from slipping.

@jirup 3 жыл бұрын

I have been known to wind thread onto bobbins and use those on the overlocker/serger to have all the threads match when I only have one spool of the right colour. I'm going to try out the coffee cup for holding a large cone... beats buying a large spool holder!

@dale3404 3 жыл бұрын

I like my threads to match and do this also. As long as the needle threads match, the looper threads can be a little different. Serger thread is finer than sewing thread, but I haven’t had a problem with breakage when using it in the sewing machine, or with sewing thread being too bulky in a serged seam.

@dianneandres3770 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I would love to know more about a coverstitch machine.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 жыл бұрын

Dianne, the video on that is coming your way in a few days! :)

@sylviah1234 3 жыл бұрын

using the first thread for my sewing machine rather than rethread the serger. I cut the thread leaving the threaded part..use the thread on my sewing machine and then just place it back on the serger and tie the knot and pull the thread through. this works for me for any thread I remove. Thank you for all your tips,

@raphaellelmr2547 3 жыл бұрын

I got a Serger a few days ago so this is really helpful! I love your instructions videos, they are really clear and easy to follow :)

@KimPhilibert1203 Жыл бұрын

I love that you use the Brother. That is the one my husband gave me as a present 🎁 also. You are so clear with all the things you review or explain to us. Thank you for your time & help ✌

@rikkib7636 3 жыл бұрын

You are such a gem Alisa! Thanks for all the helpful tips and answering my question too 🤗 ❤️. Also, I hadn’t thought about using serger thread to top stitch. I’m going to use a coffee cup as you suggested, and try it sometime!

@carmensalome 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips!! Love the serger thread in coffee cup idea!! Great video.

@terrivanharen955 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please. Unlock the mysteries of the cover stitch machine. 🔮

@unreeel2105 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel 💕 I don't sew but watching your videos makes me want to sew. Your projects are so wearable.

@barbaraness4507 2 жыл бұрын

Some years ago I was given some serger thread in black, and white. Since I don’t have a server I have been using it with my sewing machine, and I love it!

@SBL1932 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I always enjoy watching your sewing

@rosinyberg8747 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have this same serger model! Just learning to use it! VERY PLEASED!!! Great tips you shared!

@janetafflick582 3 жыл бұрын

Very very helpful and to the point. Thank you so much.

@TheEvie202 5 ай бұрын

You have so many good tricks. You give me so much confidence. I had a Simplicity 30 years ago. Now I have the same serger as you and I’m very rusty. Thanks and greetings from New York City! 👍🏼🇵🇷🗽😀

@dianadivadiamond 3 жыл бұрын

I do have a serger but I've never used the Flat Felled/ felt seam as yet. But I may have to right at this moment. Thanks for the info, very helpful.

@kimhandy1861 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Love your vlog! I'd love more about cover stitch. I have one and use it but I always learn new things from you. Like the lrg spool of thread in the coffee cup. Wow...I'd love to see that demo!

@brendaabernathy448 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I sure wish I could have seen a video like this years ago when I first started sergering. Great instructions thank you.

@rickymerk2 3 жыл бұрын

Just lov your channel. This is just another great TUTORIAL

@k3of5ks 3 жыл бұрын

As always your content is great. I just bought a coverstitch machine and already like it ALOT! I do have problems with the looper thread coming unthreaded. I think I just have lots to learn. 💗

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 жыл бұрын

OMG, Kristi - isn't it amazing??? I know it is only good for a few functions, but it does make it worth it (in my opinion). I hope you have fun with it!

@selmamartinez589 2 жыл бұрын

I have a bunch of crochet hooks I use, but I gotta' say... i Love your DIY one!

@paulinemcleggan7585 2 жыл бұрын

Great video,I’m new to overlockers. This answered all my questions. Brilliant thank you.

@bethjohns6755 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to hear about the differences in the machines - thinking about a serger but have been hearing about cover stitch - now I’m confused!

@noemir8262 3 жыл бұрын

Hand cranking direction on a machine can vary. You are correct to say that you should only hand crank in one direction. However, I recently purchased an older Baby Lock serger which requires to only handcrank in the opposite direction (away from me) than what I am used to with my Brother (towards myself). I also use serger thread in my sewing machine but only when I'm out of a certain sewing machine thread color. Thanks for your additional tips.

@mercedesescoto628 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge about the surger sewing machine. I see your tutorials from Puerto Rico.

@projectcraftygirl 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this. So helpful. Thank you

@marsha4796 3 жыл бұрын

One issue about using serger thread for a construction seam on the sewing machine is that many most serger threads are 2 ply as most garment threads are 3 ply. I'd be pretty careful about using serger threads on a machine.

@shannonlaubert9822 3 жыл бұрын

I just received a Brother serger like yours as a gift from my mother. She has one, too, and thought it would be great for me to have one, too. Thank you for the tips as I learn to use mine! 🙂

@andersonbaylor8684 2 жыл бұрын

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@andersonbaylor8684 2 жыл бұрын

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@daxtonwinston8523 2 жыл бұрын

@Anderson Baylor Glad I could help :)

@brenda8010 3 жыл бұрын

It's called " nesting" when you put the seams together. Works great. Use it for quilts.

@darlinedasilva5459 2 жыл бұрын

Yes would love to watch a video on the difference between the surger and cover stitch by. Always thought they were the same thing

@joyscranfield5527 3 жыл бұрын

When using my sewing machine, I like my threads to match if not blend in with my fabric, but I recently read an article that suggested we can get away with using neutral colored thread, a light shade & a darker shade. For years I've sort of used that idea in my serger loopers but still matched needle threads to garment. What do you think of just using neutral threads?

@lizhecht9965 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your excellent tips, all really helpful :)

@dianapabon2345 3 жыл бұрын

I have a cover stitch machine for about 4 years and I don't know how to use it 😂😂 I would love for you to make a tutorial . Never miss your tutorials!!!!! I understand everything!!!!!

@carylhalfwassen8555 Жыл бұрын

Many KZfaq tutorials regarding coverstitch.

@hollyjames39 Жыл бұрын

This is the first video of yours that I have ever seen and it was so well done and informative. Just subscribed and can’t wait to learn more.

@jadec2180 Жыл бұрын

Tying/tucking in the ends was a great tip. I didn't know what to do with the unraveling when I trimmed the ends.

@denisedorsey2889 3 жыл бұрын

Great reminder for me! The curves always get me. I do lock my knife but the reminder to hand crank and reposition under the foot is a good one. When I got a serger many years ago I was told I could get away with threads of black, white, beige or tan. That's what I use unless I'm doing a decorative rolled hem on the edges of napkins, for example. Then I use a matching color for the threads that show. I ALWAYS test before I start a new project. Clean regularly. Thanks for the tips!

@leedavis5958 3 жыл бұрын

That Was so helpful. Thank you. 😊

@gratituderanch9406 11 ай бұрын

This is my second time watching you- I just got my first serger for my birthday! Your video was so fun to watch. You seem so sweet and your voice was lovely. Made me smile. Felt like you were in my sewing room helping me learn!

@ThoughtfulCreativity 11 ай бұрын

Welcome, happy belated Birthday and congrats on your new serger! Enjoy it! I have a very fun and interesting video about 5 different serger techniques that most people don't even have a clue about - so easy and makes a great looking garment

@cherylolsen4420 3 жыл бұрын

Good video👍 Different types of seamwork using surger would be great too, eg flat seam ,ladder etc. Thank you 😎

@surfingrits Жыл бұрын

New with my serger! Thank you 😊

@thefabricofmylife225 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Definitely would like more information regarding Cover Stitch and Serger. I have a Brother 1934DX. It works like a dream when I do my homework with the Manual. Several people I know have both, a cover stitch machine and a serger. I don't know why. However, YES on more information. Emily Neeland

@ThoughtfulCreativity 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Coverstitch video is already on the channel and link is in the infobox underneath this video!

@dawn8113 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much. I had learned some tricks I didn't know.

@Jin04115 3 жыл бұрын

All of your videos are extremely helpful. I'm super cheap but I'm seriously thinking about joining your membership.

@pamelafowler4406 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful information

@chrissienovachkos5572 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much, Alisa. Love your chanel. 😍

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Chrissie! You are so sweet!

@plf67 2 жыл бұрын

I have a shelf that goes across my sewing area and I put the large spools in the back right corner behind my sewing machine and run the thread through cheap hooks underneath the shelf and direct it to which machine I want to use…it’s quick and easy to rethread. You mentioned cover stitch…I rarely us mine. Now the serger…I was afraid of it at first because rethreading it but once I got the hang of it I use it as much as my sewing machine…lol

@chydeecrystal 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is amazing! Thanks for sharing.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@deniseboucher4867 2 жыл бұрын

Another good thing for a new purchaser to do is take a class. A lot of places where you purchase your machine (sewing or serge) offer classes to learn about your machine. Something to check into. Thank for your video 👍🙏😊

@dpr4820 3 жыл бұрын

I would love a video on the cover stitch machine. I have one but never use it! 😖 Just found your channel and really love your videos! You do a great job explaining pattern drafting!

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The video on coverstitch is coming very soon ;) I have one and absolutely love it!

@sosewmad 3 жыл бұрын

Some great tips, thank you

@rosinyberg8747 2 жыл бұрын

I am new to this world of sergering… thank you

@leedavis5958 3 жыл бұрын

And yes to the cover stitch machine.

@Xyz123Etc.. 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!!!

@nancywalter7555 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@Seaporium 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the handy tips

@clairemoore9012 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tips!!

@gache52 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful indeed.

@jeanmartin6410 Жыл бұрын

I use those big cones. I just stick the cone over a regular thread spool. Works great.

@Tysca_ Жыл бұрын

Spectacular video! Thank you! Well done, kudos, brava, subscribed.

@Joy1957K 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your answers, It truly helped me. Love ya vids... love ya lotz too! 😁👍😉😘❤️️🇦🇺

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to help! Thank you so much, you are so sweet!

@jeanpeterson9135 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@jardinsknitco.7016 3 жыл бұрын

Yes i would Love to see the difference with a cover stich machine please :)

@kunjaburt1946 3 жыл бұрын

i lean lot for use serger you are the best thank you very much:)

@mimzyriepensell1423 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please do share the info on cover stitch machines and sergers....I have the same Brother Serger you have....and contemplated getting a cover stitch, just not sure if I need it or not.

@sutela2060 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips😁

@emmaricgardson6985 3 жыл бұрын

First time watching your channel, would like to know the different between the cover stitch and the serger. Thanks, Emma Richardson

@patgrzeskowiak1010 2 жыл бұрын

I had been confused on the color of the thread showing in a seam, when stretched. You answered it!! Now I think I know the left needle thread should match your fabric. If doing a rolled lettuce hem, the Upper Looper is the one that will show the most. Do I have it right?? Thanks for all your great videos :)

@colettemcwilliams1325 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@putergirl08 3 жыл бұрын

Just came across this video today and yes I would love to know more about a coverstitch machine. Have you already posted one? I have a serger

@opsheils5758 11 ай бұрын

Hi. I am a new fan. I like your channel so much. It’s so helpful. I just got a Brother 1634dc serger. I haven’t try it yet. I’m a bit nervous

@ThoughtfulCreativity 11 ай бұрын

Hello there! T Don't be nervous, just open up the manuka and grab a pile of fabric scraps and follow what the manual says. I find that will build the confidence and takes the guess work out of it.

@tex1622 3 жыл бұрын

I too bought a coverstitch machine recently, aaaaaaand - yes please, tell us more! ;-) I'd also love some advice about sergers - what do you do when your threads sit off the edge of the seam? I've tried playing with the tension, but to no avail!

@skitchyjohnson 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you have to adjust the stitch width... Position of the knife.

@simoneduff1689 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, yep, Ne!!! that is usually problem 101 with almost anything (including & especially with IKEA furniture) PEOPLE REFUSE TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!! Now, if you've read the instructions and don't get it....then that's perfectly fine, absolutely no problem. I'm sure that you excel at a million other things instead! 😊 Get someone to read the instructions and show you, so you can excel at sewing! But..... most people don't read the instructions..... for anything! Even as a kid I was setting video timers for adults, cause they simply refused to read the instructions. Granted some where bloody hard 25-30 years ago to understand....

@danao8574 3 жыл бұрын

Your are the best

@somewhereinoregon541 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Sergers are confusing to me.

@jeanm5994 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to know about the coverstitch machine. Thank you.

@ozlem440 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on how you make the tension adjustments on your serger depending on the fabric you are using. Thank you.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Every serger is different, so just use your manual and scrap fabric to adjust - that is the best thing that you can do. :)

@kymclinton3140 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Bernina 80dl ,had it a few years now but never really bothered with the tensions till I had proper time during lockdown when I couldn't work a sat read the manual and got a pile of different scraps and tried them all out and writing down all tension ,sticth lengths knife adjustment ect and to match each fabric which I stuck in a file so now I only need to refer to this so much quicker . the big file. and plastic sleeves on offer 20 sleeves plus twenty free at the time plus printer 500 sheets paper all came from Poundland ( UK ) I'm lucky enough to have a dedicated sewing room and as I live by myself if I don't have time /the inclination to tidy up I can just shut the door I have two cot sides hung on my wall which with hangers, butcher hooks, or cup hooks , on which I hang many things plus adjustable banquet table that I use for cutting fabric which is covered with mattress ticking the mattress tick goes down to the floor si I can hide my hover and boxes of stash out of sight and nice and tidy too and a sheet of teflon so I don't need to get my ironing board out that often

@elaine58100 3 жыл бұрын

That was so useful. Thank you :) By the way love the top you are wearing, did you use a pattern? If so could you share :)

@fatimaoukhouya4858 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@janhaycock6308 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your really interesting videos have learned so much from you ..I am thinking of buying a cover stitch machine but know absolutely nothing about them so any advise would be greatly received .

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 жыл бұрын

Jay, hi! :) I actually already made a video about a coverstitch machine - so juts search "cover stitch thoughtful creativity" on KZfaq and you will find it. I go in depth on what it does and whether you might need it or not. Hope it helps you!

@janhaycock6308 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Hello ,Thank you will try find it . .

@yvobalcer Ай бұрын

I have not used this trick but another sewer said she buys one thread and makes bobbins for the other threads. However, you will need something to place on top of those bobbins so they will stay put.

@Made_by_Julia 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, please, make a video about the coverstitch machine!

@zazmau Жыл бұрын

I buy serger thread from Wawak. On sale $1.79 for the coats and clark thread.Goes on sale about every 4-6 weeks.

@SewStitchQuiltWithMarty 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get all of your sewing knowledge from? You absolutely impress me! Great job!

@gailholland494 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I like to do is buy serger thread using joanns 50 percent off a regular priced item.

@colettemcwilliams1325 3 жыл бұрын

Or Hobby lobby.

@shellarmstrong1 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer Wawak

@ellenhofer3343 8 ай бұрын

I have a Baby Lock Celebrate serger. It has no tension nobs onthe outside because its automatic, as well as having Air-Flow looper treading

@lindarose9083 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to know more about the cover stitch machine too.

@sheilajoyforones5493 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@donnamaewilson9735 3 жыл бұрын

yes, would love to know the difference. I've read, but having someone demo would help more!!

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 жыл бұрын

Donna, the video is already released - you can search for "coverstitch thoughtful creativity" and you will see the video and demo there.

@donnamaewilson9735 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you; I will search for it!!

@donnamaewilson9735 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Found it and THANK YOU for the clear explanation!! I have read several other folks, but I finally understand with YOUR explanation !!!

@lindagillespie6556 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I think I’ve actually been threading my machine wrong 😱

@julietteflores2703 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to know what is the difference between a serger and coverstitch machine is and what the different uses are for them? Trying to figure out if I need both or just a serger? Any advice will be much appreciated! 💗

@jeniferalvarez2914 3 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on the cover stitch machine! My friend got a second had serger by Janome and that thing hates her! I can set it up for her and get it working correctly (her threads like to snap on her) and then when she turns it on to use it, it doesn’t work properly 🤦🏻‍♀️ maintenance is pricey when you don’t have the money.

@maryhubbartt9204 3 жыл бұрын

I'll

@cathylarkins9949 3 жыл бұрын

Hi How and where do you oil your machine? I have the same one you have in the video😊 the manual isn’t clear on where to I’ll the brother machine and I’m desperate 🙏