Episode 90—Expand Your Serger and Coverstitch Horizons
Your serger and coverstitch aren’t just for finishing seams—they can also be powerful tools for adding flair, texture, and personality to your sewing projects. In this episode, we explore creative ways to turn these machines into decorative stitch powerhouses. You’ll learn about flatlock, rolled hem, chain stitch, and decorative coverstitch techniques, as well as get an introduction to accessories like the belt loop folder.
SHOW NOTES
Gail Yellen’s YouTube channel—if you do any serging at all, I strongly suggest you subscribe to both Gail’s channel and Deb Canham’s channel.
BabyLock Projects Page—lots of ideas and instructions for serger and coverstitch projects
Bernina WeAllSew website—also has lots of ideas and instructions
Books:
Power Serge by Pam Damour and Betty Mitchell
Serger Essentials by Gail Yellen
The Serger’s Technique Bible by Julia Hincks
Sewing With Sergers by Pati Palmer
Successful Serging: From Setup to Simple and Specialty Stitches by Beth Baumgartel
Master the Coverstitch Machine by Johanna Lundstrom
The Coverstitch Technique Manual by Julia HIncks
BabyLock belt loop folder accessories
Bernina belt loop folder accessories
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Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana
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