Creative Serging: A Palmer/Pletsch Interactive DVD

by Marta Alto, Pati Palmer

Add the perfect finish to any garment or household decoration with this handy guide to serging. All the essentials are covered, such as which threads to use, how to perform flatlocking and rolled edging, and how to make cording, piping, and other custom trims. Special sections go in-depth on garment treatments, explaining how to select appropriate decorative materials and when to apply such techniques as heirloom serging. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions along with models displaying each finished product make this an essential resource for the avid sewer.

2 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2007

About the author

Marta Alto taught costume design at San Francisco State. She then did custom sewing for a major department store where she and met Pati Palmer. She ran its sewing school in four stores. Marta traveled for Palmer/Pletsch teaching sewing Ultrasuede, tailoring, and fit classes throughout North America and Australia. She was co-author of Fit For Real People and other books with Pati Palmer and the duo developed the Palmer/Pletsch Tissue-Fitting Method.