Overlocker projects

A beginner's guide to overlocker stitches and when to use each stitch.

There are many sewists out there who swear by sergers, and it's no wonder why! Similar to a sewing machine, a serger is used to sew pieces of fabric together, but it does so with a twist. Not only does a serger stitch fabric, but it also cuts off extra fabric and seals in hems with an overlocking stitch, all at once! By using this one-stop-shop machine, you can cut your sewing time in half and produce projects that look professionally sewn. See only some of what you can do with this page…

Mastering the overlocker, and learning new skills

It's hard to believe that February is almost over. All month long I've been exploring and sharing some great projects and getting...

We’ve gathered a few fun and easy serger projects for beginners for those of you who are new to serging. Jump right in and enjoy!

Learn simple techniques for using an overlocker when making clothes from Sew Essential

Jen’s Serger Trim Catcher & Mat Tutorial will guide you through the steps for making your own serger trim catcher using your serger.

Happy National Serger Month! Last April, we discussed Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Sergers (But Were Afraid to Ask). Our goal was to demystify sergers for our sewing community. We’ve seen a lot of new sewists enter the Thimbles family over the course of the last few years, and growing your skill sets is our top priority. While sergers are not the first machine we’d direct new sewists to, as you become more accomplished sewists you’ll find that sergers really are indispensable…

How to Sew a Flatlock Stitch on your Serger or Overlocker - Flatlock Hem with Serger - Melly Sews