Sewing Essentials

Learn to operate your serger like a pro. Popular instructor and sewing expert Pamela Leggett demystifies the serger and makes using it fun with her invaluable guidance in "Sewing Essentials: Serger Techniques". Through this detailed guidebook and DVD workshop you will get to know your serger inside and out. Master once-daunting techniques and learn spool-threading secrets, how to adjust tension and control the fabric feed, and how to sew basic stitches lickety-split. Once you start, you'll marvel that you ever sewed without the multi-tasking capabilities of the serger. Clear and concise instructions throughout the book make it easy to learn how to use flatlock stitching to secure heavy fabric, embellish with decorative stitching, or create heirloom-quality pintucks and ruffles. Whether you're a beginner or have sewing experience, this must-have reference will give you the confidence to do more with the serger than you ever thought possible.