Overlocker projects

Mastering the overlocker, and learning new skills

Ah finally the six weeks of bedlam and mayhem that constitutes the summer holidays are over! The minute the children were shooed on their way back to school, I took a sweeping look at the devastation left in their wake and took to frenzidly cleaning, tidying and organising the house. And, of course, once that…

Pickystitch.com is the mecca of crafts! Find project ideas, tips, and more! Get started by learning easy ways to get used to your new serger!

Among the variety of stitches our sergers can create is the flatlock. This is a stitch that can be created in three-thread or two-thread forms and, as its name implies, results in a flat seam. Visit the blog at weallsew.com to learn more.

*This is a guest blog, written by Iris Hoogendoorn*Hi everyone! I know the title sounds like this blog is supposed to start with ‘once upon a time…’ but as we all know sewing is not a fairy tale and really has its ups-and-downs. I’ll share some great tips I got when I just started using a serger, so hopefully your sewi

Sew Centre on Instagram: "Using decorative threads on your overlocker! So easy and a great effect ! #sewingtips #overlockertips #pfaffadmireair5000 #pfaffuk #pfaffingaround #madeirathread #sewcentre #sewingreels #sergertips #sewingforbeginners"

Learn the 8 different types of serger stitches you can do. Included: close-up stitch photos & beginner-friendly descriptions.

Learn three different ways to make napkins using an overlocker and coverstitch that are not just the usual rolled hem on the blog at weallsew.com.

So you've just received your brand new serger machine (also called an overlocker), but have no idea what to do next? Here's exactly how to use a serger, from turning it on to doing your first test sew. I'm going to assume that you're a complete beginner who's doing

Annie Stafford - Learn to sew on Instagram: "❗️No overlocker, no problem❗️ Have you ever used your sewing machine to overlock your fabric? Well now you can 🙌🏼 In this sewing tutorial I show you how to overlock the edge of your fabric to get a “mock overlocked” look. The trick here is to sew as close as you can to the edge of the fabric, this allows you to pull off any loose threads to make it look overlocked. This sewing hack has come in super useful for me when working with fabric…

Learn to make this simple serger cover in no time using basic sewing skills. This is a fun and functional sewing project. Protect your overlock machine using the free pattern and step-by-step tutorial and video. Learn basic applique techniques while you are it.

You can make a Blind Hem with Serger Machines? This technique is a super clean way to finish the hems of all your knit sewing projects.

Yang Yu Hong on Instagram: "2 Quick Overlocker Tricks 1 - Instant Hemming With the wrong side of your fabric facing up, roll your hem to your mark then roll it back on itself (to create a Z or S shape depending on how you look at it). Overlock the three layers together, give the seam a good press and you’re done! 2 - Increased Gathers With your overlocker in the gather setting and at maximum stitch length, run the edge of your fabric through. The initial gathers are done, but if you…

Learning to sew with a serger is much like learning to sew all over again. Check out this tips + project ideas for beginners to find sweet serger success!

Sergers are meant to make your life easier. Today's tutorial is going to show that and more! I really wanted to give you a call to acti...

Charley | Thrifty Britches on Instagram: "Learn how to finish raw edges without an overlocker. Having an overlocker foot is a brilliant way to finish edges or even join two pieces of fabric together. Did this help? Double tap if it did. What help do you need with sewing or upcycling clothes. #sewing #sewingproject #sewinglove #sewinglove #sewingaddict #sewingtips #sewingtutorials"

I have been uploading a handful of overlocker (serger) projects to YouTube. One of the most asked for is a cover for the new Lidl overlocker which was released at the start of October. It’s t…