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MACHINES USED: Brother Serger Brother Coverstitch MATERIALS & SUPPLIES: T-SHIRT PATTERN – I am using the Ruched-T from the Angela Wolf Pattern Collection™. Here is a link to the paper version and a link to the PDF file and get 20% off with coupon code BROTHER20 Stretch fleece fabric 4 spools of serger thread Tailors chalk One … Read More
Machine: Brother 5234PRW Serger (or any Brother Serger) Accessories: Blind hem foot A flatlock stitch is commonly used for attaching two thick layers of fabric together, where you don’t want the bulk of a thick seam. In this video I will show the stitch to attach two layers of fleece fabric. I use this same … Read More
Looking for other things to do with your Serger? Check out Angela’s post: Video: Gathering Fabric with a Serger where she shows you how to gather fabric with your serger! We see gathered fabric all over the place from bed skirts and little girl’s dresses to ruffled pillows and so much more. It can be … Read More
Did you see this week’s Pintucked Glasses Case Project? Check out Angela’s post: Serged Eye Glass Case with FREE Pattern where she shows you how to achieve the technique she mentions in this weeks tip. She includes the pattern for the case for FREE too! Whether it’s for yourself, a friend or for Mother’s Day … Read More
Whether it’s for yourself, a friend or for Mother’s Day which is only a few weeks away, here’s a fun Serger Tutorial for a custom Eye Glass Case! First, we’re going to embellish the fabric with a Brother Serger. Then, add a beautiful finish to the edge and, finally, finish the Eye Glass Case with … Read More
Have you seen the elastic foot in action? Check out Angela’s post: UPCYCLING: Turn a Simple Tee into a Stylish Dress where she shows you how to use the SA212 Elastic foot for Serger!
Cellebrating National Serger Month We’ve got tips, techniques, projects and embellishments. Take a look! Looking for a project to learn how to decorate fabric with your serger? Pintucks anyone? Check out the VIDEO: Pintucking Pt. 1 Embellishing Fabric with a Serger Looking for a new Serger technique? Learn How to Make a Lettuce Edge in … Read More
Today marks the start of National Serger Month! Be sure to check out Threading the Brother 5234PRW Serger where I walk you through threading a serger with ease and the April Foot of the Month project where Joanne Banko shows you how to use the Blind Hem Foot that comes with most Brother Sergers in … Read More
This month we are featuring a serger project using the Serger Blind Hem Foot. Learn a fast, flat method of constructing a classic T-shirt. The serger makes quick work of stitching together this easy knit garment and the blind hem foot makes a quick and neat looking hem finish. Featured Foot of the Month Blind … Read More
I received my first serger has a college graduation gift. The serger came threaded with four spools of white thread; meaning no matter what color fabric I was working on, my overlock stitches were white. There was absolutely no way I was going to attempt re-threading that serger. Obviously, I overcame my fear. The good … Read More
Somehow, T-shirts seem to multiply. What to do with the extras that find there way home? How about turning them into a stylish dress with some of that extra knit fabric you’ve got in your stash? Utilizing your serger, my 5234PRW comes with a Blind stitch foot and I also use an Elastic foot, I’ll … Read More
Well-Fitting Leggings on It’s Sew Easy (Episode 1109-3) Today’s active lifestyle demands fashion that fits and functions. For active days indoors and out, designer Angela Wolf creates well-fitting leggings with today’s sportiest look on It’s Sew Easy. Angela sews the pattern pieces together using two sewing machines – a serger and a cover stitch machine. … Read More
This skirt is so simple! The fabric will determine how dressy or casual the look. My new bathing suit cover-up is made with a sheer silk chiffon burnout fabric. Typically we think of silk only for luxury because it needs to be dry cleaned. Not in this case! Instead, pre-wash the fabric in cold water … Read More
A Classic is A Classic Introduced in the 1950s by Christian Dior, the Shirtdress borrowed details from menswear, including collars, sleeves, cuffs, plackets and hemlines, much like our Runway to Reality Look 3: Double Breasted Jacket did. In the 1950s they were often cut with a bit more of a full skirted feminine flair, while … Read More
History Repeats Itself Have you ever heard the saying “history tends to repeat itself on the runway”? In fashion, there have been so many styles from centuries gone by that have made a STRONG comeback. The inspiration for this outfit came from a look seen during New York Fashion Week. I think it’s elegant, classy … Read More
BROTHER CHANGES THE INDUSTRY ONCE AGAIN WITH ITS 2017 LINEUP OF NEW MACHINES AND SOFTWARE We often hear that to be successful in business, one should “do one thing and do it well.” Brother International Corporation has blown that adage away by mastering the ability to lead the industry in multiple categories. Brother is…sewing…embroidery…quilting and … Read More
Sergers are useful for many reasons in addition to finishing the inside edges of your seams. In this video, I will demonstrate how to make a Lettuce Edge using the 5234PRW serger. The Lettuce Edge is a great finish for a fabric with little bit of stretch. For example, I use the Lettuce Edge for … Read More
Are you ready to make a Zippered Bag utilizing your already Pintucked fabric from Part 1 of this series? We’ll prepare the fabric, learn to sew in a zipper, and stitch perfectly straight lines using the Sew Straight 2 Laser Vision Guide™. Lastly, we will add a touch of bling to zipper. This mini- zippered … Read More