Product Description

Providing the most current information on sergers, this revised edition of "Sewing with an Overlock" includes information on the three-thread mock safety stitch, a full explanation of how the DF system works to ease/gather or stretch fabrics, and four pages of new decorative uses for the serger.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #54067 in Books
• Published on: 1999-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

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Customer Reviews

Lots of Photos
This book is similar to all the Singer sewing series books. It has many color photos that allow you to compare your serging efforts to the samples. It also has step-by-step construction guides for several projects. I would have preferred more indepth coverage for the novice serger user. For example, I'm still fuzzy on creating a rolled hem. If you plan to buy several books, this is a good choice. I'm not sure it can stand alone if you have many questions.

Standard reference for anyone beginning serger sewing
This is a revised edition that covers more current information on sergers such as the now common three-thread mock safety stitch, information about dual feed and various knit fabrics, and an added section on edgings and decorative effects. The latter is useful, especially for polar fleece and other non-raveling fabrics where a decorative serged edge is a nice effect.

This book is often recommended in classes and I find it a good reminder on what edging to use, and the color pictures of which thread does what are helpful.

PERFECT FOR SERGER USERS
I am a novice to the serger world. This book is fantastic if you own a serger.

I bought a new Quantum Singer Serger last month (I did a lot of research-didn't want an expensive one so I bought this one), and after hours of trying to get it to work, I finally did a couple of overlocking projects. They went well, however, the serger instructions that came with the serger, is not enough information to complete the job.

I bought this book thru Amazon, and it is worth it's weight in gold! It walks you thru step by step on how a serger works. It then guides you thru when to use the different types of pressure feet and how they work with woven fabrics and the different types of threads available for your serger.

I am still reading this book; I sit in bed every night and read a few pages. It has opend my mind on how these little power machines can be so helpful with regular sewing, or on some projects, they stand alone. It is a wonderful book to use for reference when your machine gobbles up your fabric and your needle is stuck. It guides you thru on how to remove these issues.

I highly recommend this book; the reviews on Amazon are worth taking the time to read. These are consumers that have taken the time to use their product and rate them at a consumers level. Thank you for taking the time to read this review.