Get PERFECT serger tension EVERY TIME with this method.

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2 жыл бұрын

Today I am sharing the methodical approach I use to find the perfect serger overlocker tension every time. If you just got your first serger or even if you have been using one for a while but struggle balancing your seams then this video is for you. You will not look back once you try this!
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@rebeccalewis9480 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a serger a couple of weeks ago and I have been going crazy trying to get all 4 tensions correct for the different fabrics I am trying to sew. I am going to try your method right now! Will let you know who it works though I expect to work great. Thanks! --- Just finished trying this out and it worked FABULOUSLY! I can't believe how easy this was. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!💖💖💖

@hudozhnicaananas5742 12 күн бұрын

This is the best tutorial for serger settings I’ve seen. Now I know what is upper and lower loopers. Thank you❤

@EdenBartholomew-eu7oj 13 күн бұрын

I was so frustrated with trying to adjust the tension on my first serger - my first time! When I looked at my stitches vs. what my instruction booklet said, everything was too loose AND too tight! 😵‍💫 Then I found your video and decided to try it. OMgosh! It was amazing!!! It only took me about 20 minutes! And now I have perfect, beautiful stitches! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 😅

@sewmuchsewing 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous tutorial even for a seasoned sewer. Who hasn't had a breakdown over the tension on the overlocker! Thanks!

@ThoughtfulCreativity 2 жыл бұрын

Great and interesting technique, Claire! Very well explained!

@Penguinandpear 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alisa!

@donnastiles2518 2 жыл бұрын

Very clever Claire. Using different color thread helps identify which tension dial needs to be adjusted.

@Penguinandpear 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! That’s why I used different colours.

@cydavis47 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Best tutorial ever.

@elizabethfredette2971 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea how to even begin testing tension on a serger! Thank you so much for making this video!

@sheelaghhalstead4549 2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! It's so clear. And there I've been playing trial and error, with bad words, for about 30 years! Thank you Claire

@Penguinandpear 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Easy when you know how huh! Happy serging!

@dinglebat63 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea. Really clear instructions. I've struggled for years with my overlocker, hopefully not anymore. When the video ended, I was like, noooo, I was quite excited to see the perfect result from the adjustments. Aghh, I can't believe you didn't show us, haha.

@terrivanharen955 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Claire. This is a great video for seasoned sewists and newbies.

@tinaellison3521 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a clearly explained video! I have a book that does something similar, but your demo is so much better - thanks again!

@jenniferspulis5373 2 жыл бұрын

You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you so much for this video. You have given me the understanding and encouragement I've needed to make real use of my machine!

@heidikolden625 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I did, but I also added with a label maker each of where the threads go/are. So, UL, LL, for upper and lower looper, Stitch width and stitch length also. Even though it is up all the time, and I use it regularly, I rely on those to help me remember what each knob does. I also made a binder with different fabrics, and the tension settings for each, and info on how I work on corners, both outer and inner, and curves. That includes when I work with regular thread and woolly nylon for a rolled edge hem, say for napkins, or hem of something. You really put a lot of work into this, and it is a great video! Really useful!

@Penguinandpear 2 жыл бұрын

This all sounds great!!

@t398g 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for getting those of us who have avoided our sergers out of the fear of the unknown to getting closer to getting them out of the box and those who have sergers covered in dust to get them serging again ! LOL!!! 😂Love your videos that always take the mystery and frustrations from the experience of sewing by providing a realistic and productive approach .

@pamela235 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this clear and detailed video Claire. I'm having loads of problems with irregular stitches on my new overlocker, so I'm going to try out this method and see if I can solve them.

@lesleyterrybennett5789 Ай бұрын

I have a serger and can’t understand the instructions very well, I will try your method which makes complete sense to me

@Hiker_who_Sews 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I keep a notebook with the samples I've sewn attached to a page where I've recorded the settings I used.

@cwfan2 2 жыл бұрын

I don't own a serger and never have, but, I enjoy your videos. I'll refer back to this video if I ever get one.

@lindymorrison5850 10 ай бұрын

😅omg ! Thank you for this explanation, my hubby very kindly bought me an over locker 2021 Christmas, im so scared to use it as I cannot sort the tension, I will defo be trying this out on my fabric. Thank you thank you. ❤

@Jayemceetee 2 жыл бұрын

I now have a machine with auto tension, but have recommended this to a friend who is new to overlocking. Very straightforward thank you!

@ninadebeer477 8 ай бұрын

Thx very well explained. Will defntely help me. Saved video. Gauteng South Africa❤

@JuliaJagger 9 күн бұрын

Thanks! That was a truly useful video. I suppose it's kind of obvious really but I've never thought to work through in such a logical way. I've been struggling with the settings for some activewear all evening and have just been blindly making amendments to each tension. I can now go and do it properly once and for all!

@Penguinandpear 9 күн бұрын

Thanks! I hope it helps!

@laurabarbato3204 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. What a great tutorial.!

@susanneharney4625 4 ай бұрын

That was extremely helpful! My stich is perfect!

@maureencullen1008 2 жыл бұрын

This was brilliant.I don't have an overlocker but I'll now understand when vloggers talk about their overlocking stitches.

@Joy1957K 2 жыл бұрын

WOW !!!😲 Thanx Claire ... you explained that perfectly!👏👏👏🥰😘

@erikakatuin2124 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This is very helpful. Now I finally know how to set my serger.

@Asalashjari 3 ай бұрын

you changed my life! I thought I got a shitty serger but it was in fact my shitty tension settings! Also I did the same thing with differential foot and stitch length too and the results are amazing! my threads doesn't break anymore! thank you so much...

@redwest7617 3 ай бұрын

This video was SO helpful, and I wish I'd watched it MONTHS ago. Thanks so much!!!

@newcreations1064 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful for new to Serging.I will have a go at doing this.Thank you Claire.

@vickyk5510 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I will be using this when I finally try my serger.

@aussiekiwichick6694 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, i been having trouble getting the tension right. This method is brilliant.

@Penguinandpear 10 ай бұрын

It’s not my method but when I came across it I had to share it!

@janetalderslade6499 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent demo!

@DollyHaskoll 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank you

@StephanieMayfieldDIG 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So helpful!

@dawnwyda7950 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!

@Shazdog123 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this. I saw a video with same idea, but they didn’t explain it as clearly as you. Once again, thanks. X

@Penguinandpear 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

@GrandmaJoy1 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thanks, Claire.

@evepaludan7713 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful. You really explained it so well! Thank you!

@mgam9501 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you.

@lisa101lisa4 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial 👌

@roosterruler 6 ай бұрын

Soooooo stoked to try this.

@karenbensdon4643 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. There isn’t enough instructional content about sergers.

@leanneqld 2 жыл бұрын

This is great. Thank you

@Lady9tails 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome definitely saving this.

@shanthakumar2649 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative!

@severine7753 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you Claire :)

@pghshops 3 ай бұрын

11:14 excellent

@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorials. I will be trying this out.

@Sofabound 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Claire, very helpful video 🧵✂️💙

@TheKozyNook 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thanks

@mairead5891 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, it's so useful! I've put it in my saved videos for future reference.

@helenmarsden7617 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing - thank you so much :)

@katieschnowske2774 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! Thank you .

@UtahGmaw99 2 жыл бұрын

I will remember this when my granddaughter is ready for a serger. Great idea!

@panteras236 2 жыл бұрын

I will finally be able to do this properly. Thanks a lot 🙏

@emma544s8 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. You explained it so clearly and I finally understand how to “read” the threads on my serger. Can’t wait to make test pieces for different weights of fabric.

@devabrown8604 10 ай бұрын

So clear ! Thanks

@jojomontgomery7119 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!

@rosariacarlostella9105 10 ай бұрын

Great video🎉

@marlenegibbs430 2 жыл бұрын

Such a simple technique. Shows how complicated our lives are when for years I’ve been wrestling with my serger tension and this is all I needed to do. Sewing machine repair people have made a lot of money off people frustrated with the tension of their Overlockers. Thank you so very much.

@Chericherry4 10 ай бұрын

Very useful!!

@massagebyconstance5665 2 жыл бұрын

SSSOOOOOO HELPFUL!!!!🤯😱👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰Thank you

@pamelawillsteed9144 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I think it was very helpful 👍🏻😊

@sewbecsews9549 2 жыл бұрын

Most helpful video on overlocker tension I’ve found. So, thanks 🙏🏼

@doloresw 2 жыл бұрын

Great way to check your tension on your fabric and catalog a photo of what the tension is for different fabrics.

@robinmazariegos1 4 ай бұрын

This was very helpful! Thank You

@connielorenz8329 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent program

@Craftytutu 2 жыл бұрын

Pure genius! 🤷‍♀️😄

@robynlaszlo6128 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous tutorial really learnt alot many thanks

@samanthakneale3612 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u very informative video will definitely be using this method x

@nevaolaughlin6866 2 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video!! I have my original serger-an Elna -with no instruction book(lost in the past 35 years somewhere) and I am ready to pitch it--but NOW with your video I have a place to start!! Thank you!

@Penguinandpear 2 жыл бұрын

You should search online. There maybe a copy of the instruction book online

@paulalarueduke3671 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Thank you!

@cynthiasloan3867 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best method I've seen. Great video

@rbrown6476 10 ай бұрын

Oh Claire! Where were you 25 years ago, when I first got my serger! 😂 I’ve had it all this time and use it for every garment and every project, but getting the tension correct was always hit and miss. Now I’ve seen this, I finally understand how to troubleshoot for myself. Genius explanations- thank you so much x❤x

@phylliswendt4130 Ай бұрын

very helpful! great video

@KristiGirlLuvsTravel 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@lesleyterrybennett5789 Ай бұрын

Very helpful

@rmorine6394 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful, looking forward to trying this soon! Thank you for taking the time to make such a clear video.

@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes 2 жыл бұрын

This is the Clearest explanation I’ve come across and so helpful. thank you 😊

@paulinemcleggan7585 2 жыл бұрын

Your video is really timely Claire. I just got my first overlocker. Thanks for all the tips

@kristinabathory8870 10 ай бұрын

I got a new serger a few weeks ago. My old one was so easy to adjust. The new on OMG! I hated it at first. This is so informative. Thank you.

@orchidpaint9885 2 жыл бұрын

I have been serving for years. This is a great idea. Methodical problem solving.

@trishyunghanns7175 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fantastic tutorial . It demonstrates the 4 threads clearly and re mystified how an overlocker works. A great resource.

@pastda3 10 ай бұрын

Great video and very informative. Thank you so much. :)

@catherinebetts8270 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thx 👏👏👏

@eileenhaskins2710 2 жыл бұрын

That really looks so simple. I am scared of my serger and I think this will really help.

@user-xk7eh7eg7w 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Claire - this is super helpful. I have been a prolific swearer when using my serger. I’m going to practise this technique today and master my machine! 😂🎉

@kerstinshadbolt1003 2 жыл бұрын

My Janome overlocker and its owner are very grateful - we've been at loggerheads for years! Thank you so much for your excellent demonstration and video.

@JRo605 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant tip! I've got a Bernina serger, pretty familiar with it but this will REALLY help with different fabric choices and tension changes. Thank you!

@gigracer 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip thanks. I’m new to overlocking despite seeing for 33 years, so this is incredibly helpful!

@lesleyberry5000 2 жыл бұрын

fabulous. Now i know how to set up the machine if i ever get one Thankyou x

@eileenfb1948 10 ай бұрын

This is brilliant information. Thank you so much, you have made is less complicated for me to adjust. ❤❤❤

@angelikaminer8457 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I had no idea how to check tension on my serger.

@sandralowe2874 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Claire that is the explanation of how it work mine is doing big loops and just didn’t know what to do so will definitely be trying this 👍 brilliant video🥰👏

@Penguinandpear 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. If the stitching comes out further than the edge of your fabric you’ll need to move your knife over. But if it’s just loopy like mine was in places this method will definitely help.

@babscampbell738 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, can't wait to do this on my overlocker. I've always been a little frightened to experiment.

@roseculp2924 10 ай бұрын

This is the cats meow!!! Thank you so so much!!!

@vickiepine5566 10 ай бұрын

Wow! That is so much easier to understand when you can see it this I'm a visual learner and for once it makes sense now. This will save hours of frustration. Thanks ever so much now I get it. Great work explaining it.

@evelynwald9132 2 жыл бұрын

Game changer! This takes so little time to get perfect results for the particular fabric being used. Thanks so much for sharing this from a new subscriber! So glad you showed up in my recommendations.❤️

@Penguinandpear 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!