Serger Sewing Basics

I bought this and another book along with my new serger. I was new to serging and a bit intimidated. I read both of my books and the manual before touching the machine. Quite honestly, I didn't find this book very helpful in learning my machine and in getting up and running on it, but I really like some of the projects in it. If you want a good book to help you with your first serger get: The Complete Serger Handbook by Chris James. Very helpful.

I have found more uses for my serger in this book that I thought you can only do with a sewing machine. I'm glad I took a peak to see what basic techniques I can learn and apply in my sewing projects. Glad I purchased this book. It also has projects in here that you can try. I have not tried them yet. I have a few ideas that I want to apply to a couple of projects I'm working on before I start something new. This proves that there is always something new to learn.

The title says it all and this is a very good book to get the beginner up and going. The pictures are absolutely terrific. The photos of the stitches is essential to a beginner. A lot of thought must have gone into what to put in this book. This is now in my sewing room, right next to the sewing desk for easy reach!

I've been sewing for over 30 years and just this Christmas I bought my first serger, well of course I needed some help learning to use it. This book has great pictures, easy to read instructions and easy to follow drawings. Lovely home deco projects in back. I would recommend this book to beginners, intermediate and advanced sewers.

Have'nt used my serger in a while, needed a good review book on stitches and serger info.

Good instructions and photos. Now, if I can just put this to use, it's on me.

I chose this book because it seemed to be the newest out of all the books on serging and I'd been told that sergers have changed so much in the last ten years that the older books are obsolete. I'm not sure if that's true or not, but I found the book to be both comprehensive and educational. One of my sewing students wants me to teach him to use a serger, so I got this book hoping it would serve as a guide for us both. I learned a great deal and my student was pleased to get the book once I'd finished reading it.The book covers the basics of how to thread the machine, adjust the tension, how to use the different stitches, etc. At the end, it has several easy projects you can make using your serger. I'd give it five stars and recommend it to anyone who's just starting out with a serger.

I haven't even been through it all but I love it already! So many great projects for me to try...I cannot wait! Easy to follow and informative. Up to date projects, not those bored grandma crafts you see in some books that are just hideous. I have been enjoying reading and learning.

When I first bought my serger (overlocker), I was gobsmacked. Not a single part of it was anything like my standard sewing machine and the manual did not help matters. In ordering this book from Amazon, I was quickly able to learn to master my serger and after just 4 months, I am already confident in making quality clothing and repairs.

Well written and informative book. I am learing how to use my serger and am a complete beginer but having hours of fun!!!

Bought as a present for a sewing machinist. Pleased with content. Great for anyone new to working with an over locking machine.

Really not what I expected, half of the book is odd projects which I wouldn't do, wasn't worth getting a refund as I would have paid the postage. a thin book

I found this book to be technically fairly basic ..... so ok for someone who is just starting off with a new machine