I bought a serger. :) And I have a question...

Well I fianlly got my settlement from a car accident I was in. So I decided to buy a serger and a bunch of fabric with it. So I went out and got a great deal on a BabyLoc serger. It doesn't Jet Thread, but It seemed easy enough to thread when we looked at it in the store. I havn't actually played with it yet since I had to wash all the fabric. Heh.

I do have a question about patchwork though....

When you guys do patchwork in your dresses and tops, what kind of seam allowance do you leave? Is it the traditional 1/4" like you do in quilting or is it larger? Just wanting some advice before I start my first project.

 

I personally straight stitch with my sewing machine at 1/2" seam allowance. Then I serge it and there is a nice 1/4" between the straight stitch and the inside edge of the serging. It gives the item more room for wear and tear

 

Also: If you need to change threads on your serger...use the tie on method...as it will save you alot of time and frustration

 

Thanks for the advice. I never would have thought of tieing the thread on.

 

you can cut the old thread spools off about 6" off the spool, then put your new spools on, and tie 2 tight little knots. Then press down on the foot after all four are tied on to the new ones...and serge for a few inches to make sure all the knots have passed through..and Voila! you are rethreaded

 

that is so beyond brilliant!!!! You, my friend, are my new hero :0)