Cutting Edge Serger Designs

by Barbara Goldkorn

CTP1018

Featured serger techniques:

  • Learn how to use the new Belt Loop Folders (available in three sizes)
  • Adhere belt loops to a base fabric
  • Texturize fabric with a special shrinking fabric
CTP1017

Featured serger techniques:

  • Embellish fabric with chain /cover stitch and cut into blocks
  • Use a chain stitch to join blocks together
  • Use Bosal fusible foam to add stability to tote
CTP1013

Featured serger techniques:

  • Make the most of metallic decorative threads
  • Show off the 9mm stitch width
  • Weave fabric strips together that have been edged with decorative threads
CTP1015

Featured serger techniques:

  • Creating Crazy Quilting
  • Use of heavier decorative threads
  • Make braided handles
  • Add beads to sides of tote
CTP1014

Featured serger techniques:

  • Good way to use up scraps of fabrics
  • Combine prints and solids
  • Use a decorative flat lock or ladder stitch
  • Use heavier threads for more texture
CTP1011

Featured serger techniques:

  • Create ruffle using a chain stitch
  • Never tried the blanket stitch? You will love it!
  • Bind edges of fabric strips with a Bernina binding attachment
CTP1010

Featured serger techniques:

  • Use chain and cover stitches
  • Create pin tucks with a chain stitch and narrow overlock stitch
  • Bind inside and outside curves
  • Make a fabric wrap to cover a vase
CTP1008

Featured serger techniques:

  • A good way to use scraps of batik fabrics
  • A wash away stabilizer holds threads and fabrics together
  • Wash away to leave a Hole "Y" effect
  • Gather silk Dupioni fabric, or any fabric, for a lovely ruffle
CTP1009

Featured serger techniques:

  • Make a unique hem finish
  • Add fringing to the ruffle
  • Make an easy elastic waistband
CTP1019

Featured serger techniques:

  • Lean how to make an exclusive L890/860 fringe stitch that can be used on so many items
  • Use the chain stitch with decorative thread
  • Learn a unique lining technique
CTP1006

Featured serger techniques:

  • Create an exclusive fringe stitch
  • Use a ladder stitch to join fabric strips
  • Use a decorative chain stitch on fabric strip
CTP1007

Featured serger techniques:

  • Creating Crazy Quilting
  • Use of heavier decorative threads
  • Make braided handles
  • Add beads to sides of tote
CTP1004

Featured serger techniques:

  • Make the most of metallic decorative threads
  • Show off the 9mm stitch width
  • Weave fabric strips together that have been edged with decorative threads
  • Combine chain stitch and cover stitch
CTP1003

Featured serger techniques:

  • Learn how to make puffing strips
  • See how easy it is to make piping
  • Create a narrow gathered ruffle using a chain stitch
  • Finish off with fabric ties
CTP1005

Featured serger techniques:

  • Template included for tissue box
  • Use a heavy fusible stiffener
  • Create a thread chain stitch to cover edges of inner opening of tissue box
  • Use the pieces cut from corners to create a table runner
CTP1001

Featured serger techniques:

  • Create a clutch bag using a fusible placemat
  • Add a unique fringing to a ruffle
  • Cover a self cover button with texturized fabric
  • Use a chain stitch with decorative thread
CTP1002

Featured serger techniques:

  • Insert a zipper
  • Texturize fabric with a chain stitch
  • Make your own piping
  • Make self binding