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Sewing with Sergers

The Complete Handbook for Overlock Sewing
By Gail Brown and Pati Palmer
Series: Serging . . . from Basics to Creative Possibilities series
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Sewing with Sergers by Gail Brown and Pati Palmer is an essential introductory guide for beginners learning to use the serger machine. It explains the functions and maintenance of the serger, and provides clear, step-by-step instructions for basic techniques such as sewing straight lines, curves, and turning corners. Readers will also explore various stitch types, fabric tension adjustments, flatlocking, decorative stitching, and how to create fashionable details like collars, gathers, and hems. The book includes practical projects featuring serged napkins, swimsuits, and sweaters to help readers build confidence and skills.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for beginning sewists eager to master the serger machine and develop professional sewing skills. It suits hobbyists interested in garment making and those wanting to enhance their fast fashion creations with decorative and functional serging techniques.

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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.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

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.

Exciting projects like the serged napkin, swimsuit, and sweater will help augment the skills of the novice serger.

Series: Serging . . . from Basics to Creative Possibilities series

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  • Sewing with Sergers
    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...
    By Gail Brown and Pati Palmer
    Paperback
    $4300
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780935278583

Publisher: Palmer-Pletsch Associates

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Palmer-Pletsch Associates

Edition: Third Edition, Third edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Designed by Linda Wisner

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 128

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Gail Brown Non-Fiction Pati Palmer Series: Serging . . . from Basics to Creative Possibilities series

About the Author

Pati Palmer is the CEO of Palmer/Pletsch Publishing and the owner of a sewing school that specializes in training and certifying sewing teachers. She is the coauthor of Creative Serging, Fit for Real People, and Mother Pletsch's Painless Sewing. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Gail Brown is widely recognized for her many television and video appearances on Our Home, Sewing with Nancy, and Sew Perfect. She is the coauthor of Creative Serging and the author of Sew a Beautiful Wedding and Simply Napkins. She lives in Hoquiam, Washington.

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