Creative Serging Illustrated

This reference revolutionizes serger sewing with creative approaches, by combining decorative threads with contemporary construction methods. The guidelines are clear and innovative.

Covers the newest techniques in decorative serging for coats, tops, dresses, sweatshirts and sweaters, aerobic and swim wear, children's clothes, accessories, and crafts.

A guide to advanced serging techniques, this book contains guidelines for fast flat construction and creative flatlocking, including gathering, shirring, and fringe and rolled-edge flatlocking.

A serger is a multi-threaded, multi-needled appliance that sews at an average speed of 1500 stitches per minute--three times faster than most sewing machines. Though expressly designed to finish edges and seams, the introduction of microchip technology has enabled sergers to go well beyond those simple tasks. Sewers who want to take full advantage of this miracle machine need look no further than this thoroughly up-to-date and comprehensive manual. It’s fully illustrated with both photos and line drawings, and offers complete instructions for every type of serger available to the hobbyist today. Each one is listed by brand, with a description of its pros and cons. And that’s not all; there are plenty of projects, too, including scarves, throws, shirts, gowns, bedcovers, and quilts.

For those who have mastered the basics and want a challenge, Serger Secrets provides instructions for adding more than 50 techniques to the sewers arsenal. Complete with troubleshooting tips and dozens of inspiring photographs of completed garments, Serger Secrets is guaranteed to bring out the creativity in any designer.

How and when to use a serger stitch for finishing edges, making garments or decorative work. There are instructions on how to make buttonholes, do quilting, lacemaking and applique.

Easy no-sew techniques combine with serger finishes, decorative threads, and simple sewing to offer something for everyone.