Complete Serger Handbook
All books in the category Sergers
by: Chris James
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Book Description:
A concise guide to the serger and serger techniques. Major sections of the book include identifying the parts of a serger (with photos of each part), serger accessories, types of threads, threading and testing the threading, learning to regulate tension, and techniques. Throughout, James emphasizes using a knowledge of serger threading, needles, and tension to solve any problems relating to stitch formation.
There's nothing better than an author who's made all the mistakes herself, has taught hundreds of others, and writes with humor. This talks about knits, rolled hems, and flatlocking. At the end is a troubleshooting guide....The close-up color photos make her text even more understandable....highly recommended." "The most comprehensive reference on serging to date."
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Explains the different stitches and what they are used for, how different threads are used and how they react in sergers. You get tips on threading, tension adjustments, troubleshooting, securing seams, needle selection, working with knits, and using elastics. You also get ideas for fun projects and much more.