The New Creative Serging Illustrated

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

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

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.

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?""

THE user-friendly reference essential for any current or prospective serger owner: • Practical, easy solutions for any problem with any serger, no matter what the brand, model, or vintage. • Expert-savvy, timesaving tips on serger threading, needles, threads, feet, upkeep, and much more. • Comprehensive strategies that help answer "Which serger should I buy?"

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