Comments on: What is a Serger and How Do I Use It?

By: Linda Lubbesmeyer

Linda Lubbesmeyer — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:48:58 +0000

I just found this…shoulda been looking before now. LOL I’ve had my Brother 1034D for over two years and have used it maybe twice, coward that I am. I was just thinking today about a big project I have to do and wondering if it could be done on the serger (three thick layers of different types of fabric), and started searching Pinterest. And there you were. I’m saving this so I can find it again, and will no doubt use the link you left for Life Sew Savory too. Thanks so much for sharing!

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:12:19 +0000

HI Alicia, I am new to sewing and was hoping to learn embroidery with a computerized machine. I’d like to do some fun things for my fur babies like collars and beds. Can you recommend an entry level machine (cost is a HUGE factor) that is “heavy duty” enough for those types of projects? Thank you!

By: Gina Peak

Gina Peak — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:48:24 +0000

In reply to Julie. You're so right Julie! That was a typo! You will want more pressure with thin fabrics. I have updated the post so it's correct now.

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 01:31:22 +0000

I like the tutorial, but was confused by what seems like contradicting statements.

The little knob on the top is your pressure foot tension. If you are sewing very thin fabric, you will want to have less pressure than if you were sewing something really thick. To adjust this you simply turn it clockwise for more pressure (lightweight fabrics) or counterclockwise for less pressure (for heavyweight fabrics).

First you say thing fabric needs less pressure (which sounded counterintuitive), then when you explain how to adjust it, you indicate clockwise for more pressure and for lightweight fabric and counterclockwise for less and heavyweight fabrics.

Can you clarify which it is? I’m sure it’s a typo, but would like to know before I start playing with my hand-me-down machine.

Thanks!