How-to Use a Serger, Indie-pendent Designer Spotlight, Thread Heads

My favourite latest DIY artist is at SecretLentil.com Helen makes amazing serger stuff from recycled clothing. Maybe you could pay her a visit??? Her studio is in Syracuse.

I want to make a lace hankerchief and I'm stuck on how to make the corners meet can you show me how it's done thanks jakki

Hey I was wondering. I know you guys posted a video about how to make a vest out of a T-shirt, but could you do a tutural on how to make one of those Christian Siriano Vests. Ive been dieing to get one but never acually got one. So that would be totally helpful. P.s. love the vid. Im thinking of getting a serger myself. (: Btw here is a picture of one of his famous vests. http://i36.tinypic.com/29vfdiv.jpg Thanks. :D

Wow! That is so cool! I've always wondered how sergers work, and now I want one. You should do a show on heat presses, my aunt (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=508818) is really good at it, and I would love to see it from you guys!

Corinne, I have alwaye love the show and can't wait to see you on PR, because I know your going to make it. I would love to know more about the ruffle collar tht you are wearing in the final scene of this episode. Is it just a fabric ruffle attached to ribbon or whatever you would want to use for a collar. gothicdoll

MY Sewing Machine, Left Hand holds Threat Spindle , Right hand Pull's Thread till it is long enough and then Left Front Tooth(k9) Breaks Thread. Repete as needed.lol I don't think I could even use one of those sewing machines you showed.

Thanks a million for the Serger instuctions!!! As always easy to understand and simply put! I am happy that it was not as hard todo as it looked!!! So here I go off to serger everything! YEAH!!! Rane

Boy do I need help,I am trying to serge around a table cloth, did the settings like they told me in the book, but all I get is the narrow hem does anyone have the settings I AM suppose TO USE, like the stich around a finished table cloth,

http://www.angrygirlgear.com/ I love this stuff.... she deserves a good mention.

You also got the defination of the differential feed wrong. It is how fast the feed dogs push the fabric under the needles. You use a setting of 1 (usually) on woven, stable fabrics and increase the number with streatchy or knit fabrics. That pushes the fabric in faster and keeps your seam fromstreaching out and becoming wavy. For the girl who lost her manual, you can probably download it from the manufactures site. I'd print it out, they are easier to use if you have it in your lap.

Thats so cool not as hard as i looks XD...i want a serger now

I love you finally did a serger basic tutorial! And I don't know what everyone is gripping about. You kept saying 'on MY machine'.

awesome episode! although my serger is a lot different (a singer) you guys inspired me to finally figure out how to use it :] i loved the mention of the indie designers, i've heard of a bunch of them and they rock. it would be rad if you guys could do another serger episode in the future, on different techniques and stuff.

This would have been helpful, but I think you guys forgot that not all sergers are Janomes, nor do they thread the same! On my serger (a Brother) you DON"T thread right to left, but second from right, then right, then second from left, then left. You guys also forgot to really get more detailed about how a serger works, what all those parts inside do, and exactly how to do a rolled hem (dropping the knives is not all there is).

I sometimes have to use a serger at my prop department job, and the thing took like ten minutes for my boss to thread! It was totally worth it, though, and I love using it. It's great for saving some potential disasters. (that down comforter I cut open wrong? Yikes!)

I am so addicted to diy reconstructing fashion books. I know you are aware of the fashion designers compai but have you heard of sarah sockit from the book tease,megan nicolay from generation t, or the sistahs of the harlem Carmia Marshall or Carmen webber. I would love to see them on the show. Threadbangers rocks. Please keep it up.

nice ep, I really wish I had a serger. This weekend I was in chicago and I realized I don't know how to find indie designers or such. Is there a website that helps you find them in diffirent states

Thank you for the episode about sergers!! I just saw an old one at the thrift store that was in really bad shape, but it got me thinking about what a serger is exactly. And now I know! Thanks guys!

Check out TwinkieChan.com This girl makes some rad crochet scafts and fanny packs! and its all DIY!!!

You should check out Sech Design out of St. John's, Newfoundland. She has some really neat clothes. http://www.sechdesign.com/

Great episode! I just have one thing to add. When you make a rolled edge, you still use the serger blade. This trims the edge and makes a nice narrow finished edge (really useful for shear dress fabrics for finishing the bottom edge without putting in a hem). If there's a different type of rolled hem that you don't trim that I'm not familiar with, I'd love to hear about it.

hey guys loved the show as usual, i looked at the top 10 indie-pendent designers sites and their awesome, But hey I'm not sure if you've checked this girl out and if you havent YOU NEED TO!! Her site is www.smarmyclothes.com and she does awesome work!!! she inspired me to take my sewing skills to a new level

Fan-freakin-tastic episode. I have always wanted a serger lesson, and of course, you are the ones to give it. Love you dudes! And by the way, come over to our place!

Oh man. Hype intro! :D I had to go back and watch it again, haha. Nice work! :D

cool, corinne did u make that cardi thing, did u make it ? if yes how?

Love this episode! I've wanted a serger for a while, but they're pretty intimidating...XD The indie-pendant designers are awesome, too. XD Keep it up!

awesome indie-pendent designers! I really liked the 80s one! :D keep up the good work! :D (p.s. how much do sergers cost?)