Sewing with Sergers

Beginning sergers will benefit from this introductory guide to the serger machine and basic serging techniques. Information on the function of a serger and instructions on machine maintenance are provided along with step-by-step guidelines on sewing straight lines and curves, turning corners, and creating professional-looking seams. Additional details on stitch types, flatlocking, fabric tension, decorative techniques, and making fast fashion adornments such as collars, gathers, and hems are also included, and exciting projects like the serged napkin, swimsuit, and sweater will help augment the skills of the novice serger.

Pati Palmer is the CEO of Palmer/Pletsch Publishing and the owner of a sewing school that specializes in training and certifying sewing teachers. She is the coauthor of Creative Serging, Fit for Real People, and Mother Pletsch's Painless Sewing. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Gail Brown is widely recognized for her many television and video appearances on Our Home, Sewing with Nancy, and Sew Perfect. She is the coauthor of Creative Serging and the author of Sew a Beautiful Wedding and Simply Napkins. She lives in Hoquiam, Washington.