Abcs Of Serging

A complete guide to serger sewing basics.

No More Fear of Serging! &break;&break;Are you a serger 'fraidy-cat? Is your brand-new serger still in its box because you can't figure out how to thread it? Do you panic when the threads loop crazily because you don't understand how the machine works? &break;&break;Even if you're a sewing whiz, you may feel uncomfortable with the serger. After all, it's an entirely different piece of equipment from your sewing machine. &break;&break;Yet you know it's worth mastering. The serger has made sewing more fun than ever for hundreds of thousands of home sewers. &break;&break;Tammy Young and Lori Bottom, two of America's top serger authorities, understand your fears and your needs. In ABCs of Serging, they have sorted out the most important facts, applied them to every serger brand and model, and organized them in t a logical, step-by-step format so that anyone can work through the book and learn to use the machine to its full potential. &break;&break;In addition, a National Serger Teachers Advisory Board of seven experts has added special tips to help you progress. &break;&break;Once you've mastered the basics, much more awaits. You'll be ready for the exciting world of serging: fast garment construction, advanced decorative techniques, home decorating projects, serger quilting, and heirloom serging. Tammy Young has co-authored seven other serging books to entice you. &break;&break;Learn your ABCs and you'll soon expand your entire serger vocabulary.

A Guide to Fashion Sewing, 5th Edition, provides a comprehensive fashion sewing education for beginning and experienced sewers alike. Readers will learn how to assemble and construct designs of various styles using proven industry methods for more than 100 sewing applications. Chapters cover everything from sewing equipment, measurements, and pattern selection to actual garment assembly. Filled with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and large, clear illustrations, this book is an indispensable resource for creating fashionable and professional-looking garments.

Give your clothes a touch of class using these step-by-step instructions for all the basics of lettering, by hand or sewing machine. Features embroidery, monogramming, photo transfer and much more. With complete illustrations and photos.

Two of the foremost experts in serging explain basic serging techniques and explore using the serger as an artistic instrument to design with edges, lace, seams, zippers, gathering, and applique. Colorful illustrations complement the quick-and-easy projects.

How sewers have fallen in love with their sergers. But after they learn basic operations and are eager to explore more possibilities on their machines, they ask, 'What next?""

Demonstrates easy and fast ways to integrate serged construction into just about any garment, provides instructions for converting patterns, and shows new serged garment construction techniques.