How to Serge Without a Serger (Overlock/Overcast Stitches)

How to Serge Without a Serger (Overlock/Overcast Stitches) | Sewing Therapy

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4 жыл бұрын

You might have an overcast foot in your presser foot set. Check it first and if you don't have it, these are the links down below. You can always check my website for more information.
sewingtherapy.net/serge-witho...
Overcast (Overlock) Presser Foot amzn.to/2RAy1Yn (Canada)
Overcast (Overlock) Presser Foot amzn.to/2NXidhJ (USA)
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Dailylike Canada
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These are machines I used for this video. Both are really good machines for beginners and intermediates.
SINGER Heavy Duty 4452 amzn.to/30Am5dz (Canada)
SINGER Heavy Duty 4452 amzn.to/369pYaj (USA)
SINGER 9960 Quantum Stylistamzn.to/2ujthOR (Canada)
SINGER 9960 Quantum Stylistamzn.to/365ndqt (USA)
If you are interested in buying a serger.
Brother 1034D 3/4 Thread Serger amzn.to/3atwAUe (Canada)
Brother 1034D 3/4 Thread Serger amzn.to/2Raz3eJ (USA)
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Some of the links above are affiliate links. .Clicking and purchasing through affiliate links gives me a small commission. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, I wanted to help you find the materials easier. So you can focus more on your project. Thank you.
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About the video:
The video is about how to serge without a serger. I explained how to overlock/overcast stitch on a sewing machine. The video shows the result of how serging is done on a sewing machine by using overlock/overcast foot.

Пікірлер: 318

@thesilveragenda 4 жыл бұрын

This is so brilliant Sara! I don't have a serger so these tips are very helpful to me. Did I spot the little pouch I embroidered for you in the background? 👀🥰🥰

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Hehe I'm glad you find my video helpful!!🥰 YES I'm treasuring the embroidered pouch you gave me! 😘😘💕

@meganmorrow4288 4 ай бұрын

I know. I’m still a beginner at sewing machines. I always hand stitch.

@hansmemling2311 4 ай бұрын

Straight to the point, no excessive talking, teaching by showing. Amazing!

@SewingTherapy 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your positive feedback! 🥰

@tracymorrison6273 4 жыл бұрын

excellent ; now I don't need to buy one. Have all these stitches on my machine. Who would have thought this would be what I needed all along; ie. your video....

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! I'm glad to hear! 😉❤

@theriverspath 4 жыл бұрын

I don't even own a sewing machine, but here I am watching this calming content with my morning coffee.

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Hehe thank you for stopping by! Hope my video was well harmonized with your coffee time!😊

@theriverspath 4 жыл бұрын

@@SewingTherapy It was a lovely way to start my day.

@galaxytrio 9 күн бұрын

Sara's manner and the music are so pleasant.

@myadvantures0426 10 ай бұрын

I’m so happy I finally found something so easy to help me as a beginner. I’m so new to sewing and always wonder how do professional makes the serger look so nice and simple. Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m going to save this video for future reference ❤

@SewingTherapy 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Happy to help! 🫶

@andyk4676 7 ай бұрын

I don't have the space or funds for a serger, I'm super happy to see there's a decent alternative for what I need. Thank you

@MrDynamik1 2 жыл бұрын

I like your quick video format and style on this one. This video was very helpful for me, thank you.

@arianasymone2495 3 жыл бұрын

this really does feel like therapy! thank you.

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!🤭

@lightly_toasted 4 жыл бұрын

I'm also in Vancouver!! Love to support local creators. Thanks for sharing!

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support!

@samfraizer12 4 жыл бұрын

This was incredibly informative and also relaxing 😌

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you found it relaxing!😄❤

@Anna-ev8yh 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I was looking at spending tons of money but now I just need the overlock foot!

@dr.y.joyharris-smith5222 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I liked both but I think the overcast presser foot is a tighter stitch. I can’t wait to try it.

@yanacshell 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I've seen about this. So simple and clear and easy to see.. I also love the peaceful aesthetic too💕🍃.

@SewingTherapy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you liked my video! ❤

@mariondieleman5926 11 ай бұрын

I am getting back into clothing sewing. I am really enjoying your videos!

@jensmail7 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! I will be using the stitches because I do not have a serger. Thank you as well for showing what presser foot to use!!

@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! This is the most detailed demonstration on how to serge with just a sewing machine.

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Just hoping my video helped!

@mossdance1487 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your easy to follow and beautiful sewing videos! I am just getting back into sewing after many years and feel I have a trusted guide. I’m very grateful for what you share!

@SewingTherapy Жыл бұрын

Welcome back! I’m so glad to hear how you feel about my videos! 💕

@deannzemma472 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to see your next video! It’s already so helpful :)

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Zemma!❤

@christyhughes6632 4 жыл бұрын

My mother used to do this whenever she made anything. Unfortunately I never had the forethought to learn from her. Never did understand how she got that serged edge. Thank you. That first representation is what she did 99% of the time.

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

I am glad that it helps Christy. Always be safe and stay healthy! 🙂

@wrestlerx8494 2 жыл бұрын

I actually did consider doing something like this when I first learned to sew, but I felt like it would be wasting thread if I did the zig zag and then also did a straight line too. But I guess that is the only way to do it, lol 😆

@BuburMummy Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊. I’m making a summer top and your sewing videos help me to learn about sewing.

@SewingTherapy Жыл бұрын

Yay! Happy to hear! Happy sewing!

@BinngBongg 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Now I know what the s1 and s2 are on my machine, and I can save $200! Thank you so much!

@zacr4664 2 ай бұрын

You are the first video I have watched where you do the double overlock. THANK YOU!!!

@SewingTherapy 2 ай бұрын

No problem! Hope this helps!

@hagmamaplay69 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this is such a great help. I had embroidered a baby blanket and i needed to finish the edges. And like you said i didnt want to go and spend a crazy amount on a machine i might just use a fee times. And i saw your video. I had a 💡go off lol. Now i have a way to do it. Thank you!

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you've found my video helpful! Specially at this moment, the machines are hard to come by and the price is ridiculous!

@lmcsquaredgreendale3223 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very helpful video. My friends who own Sergers have been telling what nice clean edges I can get with a Serger compared to my Singer Sewing Machine. I use a very short stitched zigzag and it works fine. As of now the fabrics I work with are for my home. Drapes, blinds of various styles and I never work with stretchy fabrics as I've told them many times. It is a few years away for the grandbabies to start arriving so I have time to wait and watch for a good used Serger. I can now say that I received expert advice and all I need to do is buy a new presser foot. Thank you for saving me a small fortune and the headache of learning how to thread and maintain yet another machine.

@karenmuhi8147 3 жыл бұрын

I really like how u did the zigzag stitch. To all the videos I saw, only your idea make sense to me. Thank you!

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear! ❤

@imanawaseem1747 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for easy explanation! My machine doesnt have the second edger foot stitch but I think first stitch will work.

@CyniaCBeeBee91 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! The shots of the settings you use on your sewing machine were the cherry on top. So helpful. Can’t thank you enough.

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Aww So sweet of you to give me such feedback! Glad to hear it helped!❤

@ruzenkamichaligova3862 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! ❤️ I have been struggling with the finishing of the edges for quite a while now. You've helped me very very much with these tricks. Thanks again 🙏

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! So glad to hear my video was helpful!😉

@ArlenePMCM Жыл бұрын

Very nice instruction. I use your fourth and final method, extremely close to the edge. Thank you!

@SewingTherapy Жыл бұрын

Excellent!! 👍👍

@emmalea2765 2 жыл бұрын

Overcast foot??? Brilliant!! Thank you!

@sommerk 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sara! Thank you so much! This video helps alot. Been battling to own a serger machine but most of them are too expensive. Thank you!! 💕

@SewingTherapy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear!! ❤❤

@plinkthecat8543 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!!!! So happy I found your channel!

@diamond92linda 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing thank you so much for this tutorial! I’m working with frayed edges and want a professional look! I will try out these methods I’m so excited!

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

😁 Thanks for watching! Hope my method helps on what you want to achieve!

@ethelryan257 2 жыл бұрын

You might have noticed how careful she is not to force the fabric into the feed nor to pull it from the back. The machine is going backwards and forwards on the last two overcast stitches. She is just guiding the fabric and letting the machine feed it at it's own speed.

@debbievargas2920 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! As a beginner, I haven’t tackled making a shirt from scratch yet. After watching a bunch of tutorials I was disappointed to see that everyone was using a serger. This is great!

@SewingTherapy Жыл бұрын

Having a serger makes all sewing process much easier but this method can be a substitute! ☺️

@nancynewman6592 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was so informative 😃 🇨🇦

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you found my video helpful!

@earlschultz7880 Жыл бұрын

I just ran across your video & loved it, it was what I needed! I am a 72 year old guy who just started sewing and can use this information. Thanks so much!

@SewingTherapy Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy your new hobby! 🙌

@rosemaldonado6596 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you and I have the 4452 singer . Thank you loving your videos thanks for the closeups so helpful.

@leezlyfe7057 3 жыл бұрын

The overcast presser foot is a genius creation i am still not great at sewing thanks for this. Video you are 🔑 💖

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

😊💛 I'm glad to hear!

@spewky2955 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m new to sewing and I happen to have the same singer so this helped me out so much

@SewingTherapy 2 жыл бұрын

Great! 👍👍👍

@ChiamakaKathryn 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing these ideas through your video.

@okirp3613 10 ай бұрын

I love your channel. I was thinking of purchasing a serger but now I can wait.

@SewingTherapy 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@sherryhearington9027 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I don't have a serge & I have several presser feet that I don't know how to use. Thanks again!

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Stay tuned as I'm planning on making more videos on the presser feet!😉

@chrissyt2023 Жыл бұрын

Great information (thank you!) very clear and short demonstration. You answered my question 😊💐

@SewingTherapy Жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear my video answered your answer! ☺️👍Thanks for watching!

@jfrederick71 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Purchasing another machine after spending so much on my Juki was a limiting factor for me when I started thinking about sewing some apparel for myself.

@SewingTherapy Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!☺️

@karenlowes7802 4 жыл бұрын

Very insightful video! I am subscribing!

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dianneunderwood8456 Жыл бұрын

Yes I actually purchased a kit of presser feet which included an overcast foot for my older (1981) Singer 860. I prefer to use the stitch you used (2nd from last one illustrated) as it makes a nicely finished edge. The foot helps to keep the stitching even from side to side - much better than trying to use the all-purpose foot that came with the machine. Thank you for demonstrating these techniques as I do not have the space to also have a serger in my sewing area.

@SewingTherapy Жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🫶

@DIYFashionAllergyLife 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful and simple to understand. 😊can’t wait to try it

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I am glad the tutorial helps!

@kimberlycooper4170 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the new ideas! So far, I've been using the overcast foot while zigzagging along the edge. I haven't needed to cut off the edge after doing this.

@ChiamakaKathryn 8 ай бұрын

@kimberlycooper4170, thanks for sharing. I was wondering if I could use the overcast foot if my sewing machine does not have the other stitiches she used after the zig zag and straight stitch

@elainatyson7045 Ай бұрын

@ChiamakaKathryn I use it all the time for sewing bag straps because it gets really close to the edge.

@cakesglenn1354 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! Thanks so much for sharing.

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Hope this tutorial helps!

@LouLouKatchoo 2 жыл бұрын

This was SO helpful! Thank you 🙏🏼

@leilani2258 Жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful, thank you so much!

@wisecanadianwoman Жыл бұрын

Sara, thanks so much for your videos they are a real help! ❤

@SewingTherapy Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear ! Happy sewing! 🤍

@numa.k 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! Took some trial and error but it worked out 😁

@hilaryhamm9161 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is good information to know.

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

😊😊👍👍

@mcpinelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips, was very helpful.

@franceskushner188 3 жыл бұрын

Anther wonderful video. I’ve been zig-zagging right at the edge of my seam but frays the edge of fabric while enclosing it. Your version solves that problem with a more secure, professional look. I’m going to sit down at my machine and sample your three non-serger finishes. Thank you.

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you solved the issu after watching my video! 😊 Thanks for watching!

@juliefrechette7562 2 жыл бұрын

...me too 🙂

@cutflower36 Жыл бұрын

thanks, i had this foot and never used it, tried to do over lock stitches with plain foot. thank you

@owlbefine8910 10 ай бұрын

This is so helpful. I thought I needed a serger.

@yolandadicostanzo1347 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, they are soooo helpful.

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found my video helpful!😉

@shobhapatwardhan8389 Жыл бұрын

Very very nice video... Thank you so much... How to over lock failing fabric when stitching shoulder

@jonathanbailey5896 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video I appreciate it. I think the best way to search without serger is with a serger foot for the current machine that you have.

@boscojacko2485 10 ай бұрын

Very nice. Clear concise. Subscribed, I learned, I'm a beginner

@SewingTherapy 10 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@csifan52 2 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful! Thank you!!!

@charlottehall9772 2 ай бұрын

Thank you; this is so helpful!

@sobreira-martyndesign3317 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you!

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@carolethelyagur103 Жыл бұрын

This is very nice.... Have all this stitches..... 😍👍

@bohemiansusan2897 3 жыл бұрын

The last way that you showed. I did before I got a serger 28 years ago. My mother and aunts had me hand sew with an overcast stitch to finish seams. School taught me to do pinking sheers. College taught me to use a serger and how to do couture sewing. Mostly use the serger for seam finishing or seaming knit fabrics these days. Wish I could overlock with my serger but maybe when I'm no longer poor, I will buy one.

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Sewing life becomes much easier with a serger! 😊

@bohemiansusan2897 3 жыл бұрын

@@SewingTherapy that it does and I don't see why so many people are intimidated by them. They really are easy and uncomplicated. My previous reply was supposed to be a cover stitch, which would be nice. Perhaps the next one will have that feature.

@irishflutegirl9022 3 жыл бұрын

Love them all. Thank you !

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lisa!!💐

@deborahdettor1694 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this!!! Very helpful!😊❤️🔆

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found my video helpful! :) Stay safe!

@dbessette19 4 жыл бұрын

It did help, thank you..

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@christinezemaitaitis7016 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah, thank you darling ! You are awesome !!!

@SewingTherapy Жыл бұрын

😘😘

@xueli7543 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful!!!👍🏻👍🏻

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you find it useful!😘

@ashleygant3641 3 жыл бұрын

So smart the first one and last ones are the best! Ty! New subbie

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! 😊And happy sewing!

@glenbeaga7226 3 жыл бұрын

thank you , that was very helpful

@dejaimani9955 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Sam this helped a lot

@SewingTherapy 6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear!

@bbrosser694 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@nildaramos5665 9 ай бұрын

Very nice thank you very smart

@marvam1414 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@nurfarahalya1286 2 жыл бұрын

this is soo helpful in many ways, thank you so muchhh🙆🏼‍♀️🙆🏼‍♀️🤍

@SewingTherapy 2 жыл бұрын

😘🙏❤

@eugenetswong Жыл бұрын

Hello from Surrey, BC! Thank you for sharing.

@SewingTherapy Жыл бұрын

Hi! 👋 You’re sooo welcome !

@Fluentincat 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful thankyou so much! 🙏🌠

@SewingTherapy 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Glad my video was helpful!

@soniagonzales9144 9 ай бұрын

Super video! 🤗 thanks 👍

@SewingTherapy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ijzafar4090 4 жыл бұрын

Hi you are so cute I also live in Vancouver b.c. and you speak english so well and cutely like hit the notification button

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!❤☺

@chandimakuyana9033 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing the various stiches on different Singer machines! I am trying to decide the best Singer machine to buy and this just helped a lot! Do you have tutorials on how to sew t-shirts on a Singer Heavy Duty machine? Or which Singer machine do you recommend for this? Thanks so much!

@hendowg713 Жыл бұрын

Great video, and know is half the battle, thanks

@Raheela365 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dear!! ❤

@Kim-FP5 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! Thank you sooooo much!

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@AnneWhisnant 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful, thank you!

@SewingTherapy 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! 👍🤎

@EthelAchim Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I will definitely use them 👍💛💯

@SewingTherapy Жыл бұрын

I hope these methods work for you!

@EthelAchim Жыл бұрын

@@SewingTherapy Yes thank you very much

@morpelerin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@okaygaby9426 4 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful 😊!!

@SewingTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!😊

@meganmorrow4288 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@marilamar9899 3 жыл бұрын

We have the same machine! Been dreaming of getting the Juki serger with vacuum but the price is just too much. I’m getting the overlock presser foot for now✨ thanks for the video!

@SewingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Serger with vacuum sounds amazing though!😅