Oh no, what happened Jan? x

@@crafthousemagic wasn’t as bad as I made out but I had or was just finishing a project that I was very pleased with. Last bit of overlocking and thought well I’ll really try to get this lined up. It was worse than when I don’t try. So I was super pleased to see this. It’s frustrating when a small thing detracts from an otherwise really good make. I’m going to have a go with this technique this afternoon. And........thanks again

Thank you Joni x

Thank you Jan that is really interesting. Mine won’t pull through at all without messing with the tension. I have only ever used this machine for over locking so it is good to know about others x

Thank you Joan x

Thank you For watching Kate, glad you liked the video x x

I worked it out myself so I am not sure it is a tried and tested method but it seems to work well for me. You can also snip into the fabric to avoid the run on as well but I don’t ever really bother with that x

My overlocker did not come with a scrap catcher. I tend to keep scooping up the waste and popping it in one of my table top scrap catchers to the side of the machine. It does not fit underneath. I need to make one that does fit x

I am lucky enough to have a special coverstitch machine. You can use a twin needle though or standard stitch on your sewing machine if your neckline does not need to stretch too much x

Thanks for replying 😁 i dont own a coverstitch, altho i do understand the twin needle technique using my sewing machine. Thanks again i really appreciate it x

Maybe stabilise the edges with stay stitches on the regular machine or some iron on tape before you serge them x

Yes I agree it does. But I like to see them in just in case and also I think it looks neater if the ends are buried on the inside x

Hi Anita. When you are on a video you can click the share button and then it gives you option to copy the link. You can then paste it in the description. You can basically just paste web addresses into the description box. They will automatically become links x

@@crafthousemagic How easy is that. Thank you so much, Ellie. As always you are a star.x

Yes they have a lovely big eye x x

Here for the response! I have the same problem!

Rachel Gildner I finally mastered it. I only use this for work that needs to be super neat. But here goes : Cut a small indentation about an inch long and about the width of your serged stitching into the edge of the fabric. Start serging halfway down the indentation with the knife blade active. Serge all the way around to the beginning of the indentation and stop there and deactivate the knife blade. At this point you should also take time to trim your beginning serger tail close to your edge. Finish serging along the indentation and just go over your beginning stitches by about 1/4 “ (or 1/2 cm). Stop and lift your presser foot and your needles. then take a long skinny tool and gently loosen your needle threads by pulling on them to create some slack. Then turn your work perpendicular to the edge, lower your presser foot and serge off. Next you want to make a really tidy and neat finish: locate your needle threads and tease them out from along the serger tail. Knot the needle threads and then straighten out and knot the looper threads. Then thread all onto a big eyed sewing needle and thread the strands back through the work. This makes the neatest finish for a visibly serged edge in the round for things like burp cloths or sleeve edges.

I just make sure that I don't cut where it has already cut once I have gone around once. No need to disengage blade. If you scoop into the right overlock position quickly to start with you don't need to cut. Careful feeding of the fabric is important x

Craft House Magic I think I need more practice 😊