Don't leave that new serger in a box gathering dust! This video walks through everything you need to know about your serger settings and how to use it - it's not as scary as you think!
If I missed anything that you'd like to know about sergers, please let me know in the comments - I'd be happy to make a short video covering the answer, if I can.
Some other videos you may like:
What is a Serger? (shorter overview of what a serger does and why you may or may not want one) - https://youtu.be/HnzxO8VnBGI
The Best Ways to Clean Your Serger - https://youtu.be/lTkOLt6pdbc
How to Change Thread Color Quickly, Without Rethreading Your Serger - https://youtu.be/T_hEemMCMr8
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TIME STAMPS:
00:50 What Does a Serger Do?
02:09 Thread Cones
02:49 Threading the Serger
06:08 A Tool to Make Threading Easier
06:46 Air Threaders
07:03 Needles
07:28 Stitch Length
08:02 Differential
09:14 Tension and Cleaning
11:23 Starting Off a Seam
12:10 Seam Allowance
12:50 What To Do With Slippery Fabrics
13:51 Chaining Off
14:18 How to Start and End a Round Seam
15:00 Should You Secure Your Tails?
15:50 How to Secure the Tails When Necessary
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