The Best Free Online Video Tutorials
While the purchase of most new sergers include an instructional DVD along with the user’s manual, many serger owners enjoy watching step-by-step serging tips and tutorials videotaped by experts. Many of these online videos are provided free of charge, so taking advantage of the information and suggestions made by long-time serger users can be invaluable in building your own skills.
Additionally, a wide range of serger manufacturers also provide free tutorials and project instructions. These videos can be a great help when getting to know your new machine. If you’re new to serging and at a loss as to where to find the best free online video tutorials, we’ve come up with several suggestions.
Sew What Alicia
This video is a great start in getting to know the ins and outs of a serger. It’s a relatively long video at 44-plus minutes but does a great job of introducing new users to all the basics of a serger. This video is well worth the time investment.
Simple Serging 101: Threading Fundamentals by Pocono Sew and Vac
Threading a serger properly is the most basic, frustrating, yet important part of owning one of these great machines. This step-by-step tutorial is demonstrated on a Janome 8002D but contains great tips and techniques that are helpful when learning the process on any serger model.
Super Easy Way to Thread a Serger Without Threading
Learning to thread a serger is probably the most intimidating step in owning a new machine, no matter your experience level. Even after putting in the effort to learn the steps in properly threading a serger, this handy little workaround can save you time and frustration when simply wanting to change thread colors. This video employs a Brother 1034D but the steps are common to most models.
Sew Fair – “Serger Fun” with Sue Kostroski
This video is a great view for those of you interested in free online classes. Sue Kostroski provides a wealth of tips on completing gifts and other serger projects. While she’s using a Baby Lock serger, many models include enough comparable features and functions to allow you to learn about and complete these projects.
Accurate Serger Seam Allowance
This video is very helpful in estimating and setting the correct seam allowance when using a serger. Unlike a sewing machine, the serger trims fabric ends as it sews, so setting the right seam allowance can prevent having to undo stitches or restart an entire project. This video also features tips on keeping your seam allowance smooth and even.
Sewing With Nancy
The late Nancy Zieman was a world-renowned, highly respected expert on sewing, embroidery and serger machines. Luckily, she left behind a 35-year legacy of TV episodes, books, blogs and sewing, quilting and serging video tutorials, tips and techniques for new and experienced serger owners. Here’s Part one of her two-part serger video set.
This sampling of free video tutorials is only a small part of the wide range of serger subjects you can find online. Luckily, plenty of serger experts and manufacturers are more than willing to share their knowledge with serger owners at every skill level. Finding the videos that are right for you take a little time, patience, and research – much like learning to thread your new serger!