Why, let me show you in all-new video format.
A serger is a type of sewing machine, with it you can sew your own stretch t-shirts and sweatpants as well as finish hems so your projects look super professional. This serging basics video will show you three of the basic stitches you can create with a serger: a three thread overlock, a rolled hem and a t-shirt hem. It’s super easy, check it out (and ignore how messy my garage workspace is please).
What Is A Serger? from Jaime Curtis on Vimeo.
Let me know what you think of “all-new video format” in the comments!
Posted By Jaime |20 Comments
20 comments
WOW! This is so fun! I love watching you serge. In fact, I just had a surge of Serger envy.
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is it wrong that the two exciting things i called out that you can make are a t-shirt and sweatpants? which i am also wearing in the video? sexy. lucky carleton curtis.
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I bet you could also make grannie panties. I'm just saying.
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Is that comment "politically" correct?
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Only kidding!
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Oh how I love thy Serger! My Mom has one, and every 6 months or so we go get a huge stack of fabric, then go have a cloth napkin making session! Its so nice to restock on cloth napkins as the tend to get dingy. And make them for all seasons!
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Anonymous (aka Mom) – don't be a hater because I used the term "Grannie Panties." I have complete respect for both Grannies and the so-named comfy underwear. PS. You're funny!
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The grannie panties Jacinda gave me at my baby shower were the most useful gift I recieved. Did this commenter (your mom) sense sarcasm? Because we got nothin but love for grannies and their panties!
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ugh. i'm torn between saving for a serger, or a dress form. it's one or the other for me for now, and i was sold on the dress form…until i saw this video.
i like the "video format". it's just easier to see, and understand certain tutorials in video. i never knew how they serged that hem on tee's.
mad love for the grannie panties!
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love the video and thanks for the demo. I can't wait to do more stuff on my serger.
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krista – i saw a DIY for a dress form today! i think it was on craftzine. i will have to hunt it down!
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I love that it's in a video because I have been wanting to know exactly what it can do but hadn't really figured that out until I watched your video.
You said that you just started sewing 6 months ago. How did you learn? I've been sewing for about a year but only off and on. I still feel like I'm not as advanced as I would like to be. Any advice?
And Krista – Samster Mommy shows a tutorial on making your own duct tape dress form.
http://samstermommy.blogspot.com/2009/08/duct-tape-dress-form-tutorial.html Maybe that will help!
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jenny lynn. ok so i have known how to use a sewing machine and sew a straight line for a long time. i've sewn with patterns before, but about six months ago i started really sewing every day (almost) and teaching myself construction. i make a lot of things that don't end up on this site because i have to try a technique until i get it right. it's all about practice and studying and of course enjoying it.
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Jaime, I LOVE your site. I just stumbled across it on the OhDeeDoh site for the DIY crib sheet post and as a brand new sewer, I have learned so much from you already! This serger post is awesome because I still hadn't figured out exactly what they were good for, and now I know! Thank you so much and thank you for coming up with such creative and easy things to DIY!
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Thanks for the advice. I can't believe you started sewing only 6 months ago… you are amazing!
http://bombardone.com/sewingprincess
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I have 3 dead sewing machines picked up at sales and they keeep getting knocked off of timing. I picked up a great vintage singer tiffany blue but wondering if I should plunge the $100 on the old or just by a new one. I saw this vid and now I want a serger…..what r ur thoughts…
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Is a serger the same as what we in the UK would call an overlocker? As far as I'm concerned, serge is a type of fabric!
I am extremely new to sewing, have been trying to learn for many many years but never managed. Finally bought a sewing machine this year and enrolled myself on a course last week. I've already made some personalised bunting for my daughter's room and came across your website when I joined mysewingcircle.com. I have many of your projects in my 'to do' list!
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A little late to the comments on this one. While I prefer the written word, some things are just easier to show (esp. as they would take about 1000+ words to explain).
My only critique is it would be helpful if you could zoom in more on the stitching. I know this was your first video and I haven't watched many others, but it helps if I can truly see what you are showing.
thanks for the video! I will now try the serger a friend just gave me.
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Hey! Well, I tried a blind hem (or the last hem) like you did- but I see little lines of thread on the "good" side of the fabric- I can't find in my manual how to adjust it so those lines go away. Any ideas? -anna
(I was using the left needle- maybe I'll try the right and see what happens!)
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Okay, now I need a serger. Cool video, very helpful!
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