Free serger sewing projects

We snip, clip, trim, and then what? Where do all those bits and strings land? The best way to keep your surface clear of debris is to have a handy disposal spot. We love this thread catcher tutorial, because it keeps a disposal point right at hand as well as providing a pin cushion. Of […]

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…

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!

Print these sewing cheat sheets out for free and have right on hand to save you time and effort, leaving you more time to create beautiful things!

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…

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…

So you've just received your brand new serger machine (also called an overlocker), but have no idea what to do next? Here's exactly how to use a serger, from turning it on to doing your first test sew. I'm going to assume that you're a complete beginner who's doing

In this sewing tutorial you will learn all about sergers sewing machines. Find out what a serger is, how to sew with a serger and what types of stitches sergers have. What does it do? What sewing techniques to look for in a serger/ overlock machine? Learn to use a serger for your sewing projects.

Let's talk about topstitching! learning how to topstitch like a pro will allow you to make super professional and high-quality sewing projects.