Sewing with Sergers : The Complete Handbook for Overlock Sewing
Palmer, Pati2004
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An introductory guide to the serger machine and basic serging techniques. It provides information on the function of a serger and instructions on machine maintenance along with step-by-step guidelines on sewing straight lines and curves, turning corners, and creating professional-looking seams. Beginning sergers will benefit from this introductory guide to the serger machine and basic serging techniques. Information on the function of a serger and instructions on machine maintenance are provided along with step-by-step guidelines on sewing straight lines and curves, turning corners, and creating professional-looking seams. Additional details on stitch types, flatlocking, fabric tension, decorative techniques, and making fast fashion adornments such as collars, gathers, and hems are also included, and exciting projects like the serged napkin, swimsuit, and sweater will help augment the skills of the novice serger.
Main title:
Sewing with Sergers : The Complete Handbook for Overlock Sewing / Pati Palmer, Gail Brown ; designed by Linda Wisner.
Author:
Edition:
Third Edition.
Imprint:
S.l. : Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 2004.
Collation:
128 pages ; 22 cm.
Series:
Serging . . . from Basics to Creative Possibilities series
Contents:
What is a Serger?; Decisions... Decisions... Which One to Buy?; All About Thread & Easiest Threading; Get Ready to Sew; Serge Ahead... Sewing Tips; Professional Finishing with a Serger; Perfect Serging on Any Fabric; Decorative Serging; Fast Fashion Details; Maximising Serger Use - Pattern Ideas; Serging Aerobic and Swimwear; Lingerie and Lace; Serging Sweaters; Childrenswear -- Serger Shortcuts; Fast Wardrobe Fix Ups!; Serge into Patchwork; Patternless Quick Projects; Fast Decorating with Fabric; Nifty Serger Notion Checklist; Differential Feed; Favourite Stitches.
ISBN:
9780935278583
Dewey class:
646.2044
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2058058
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