The Ultimate Serger Answer Guide: Troubleshooting for Any Overlock Brand or Model

by Naomi Baker, Gail Brown

THE user-friendly reference essential for any current or prospective serger owner!

   • Practical, easy solutions for any problem with any serger, no matter what the brand, model, or vintage.
   • Expert-savvy, timesaving tips on serger threading, needles, threads, feet, upkeep, and much more.
   • Comprehensive strategies that help answer "Which serger should I buy?"

Genres: Sewing, Crafts, Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Kelly (Maybedog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful guide showing common serging issues and how to fix them. What makes this guide really great is that it actually shows pictures of the problems so you're not guessing whether what is being described is the issue you're having or not.

For example, I have frequently heard reference to skipped stitches on a serger and I really didn't understand what that meant. Now I know and I know how to fix it if I see the problem. (I've come to realize that "replace the needle" is the serger troubleshooter's version of the high tech "try turning it off and back on again.")

Both the many problems and solutions are presented cleanly and clearly. There is a section on special issues for different brands. That particular info may be out of date, as the serger model info definitely is, but it's still a place to start.

Despite being published in 1996, most of the information is still very current. The sergers in the pictures look just like my brand new Brother I got a couple of months ago. The low end of this technology hasn't changed much in the what 150 years it's been around? :)

[Eugene Kempter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Helpful

Ive been sewing for years but serging is new to me. I found most of the information in this book was new and helpful. It aided me in choosing my first serger as well as getting through my first simple project. My guess is it will continue to be useful as I run into the usual beginners mistakes.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book saved my sewing project. It provides helpful and detailed information on how to troubleshoot about 30 common serging problems. It also provides insights on sergers from specific companies, stitches, thread, serger jargon, and a serger buying guide.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This seemed like an informative book, and would be a good way to troubleshoot if I couldn't figure out the problem with the manual included with my serger. The nice thing is the contents, which is just a list of problems you might have with your serger...needles, thread breaking, specific stitch problems. If at "my wit's end" and anticipating hauling a serger in for repair, going through this book might help to fix the problem at home.

[Beverly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perhaps if I had more serging under my belt I would find this more useful. It would probably be a good reference book to have, but I'm not sure I will purchase it.

[Lilah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful to those who are new to serging.