Sew with the serger

In the tutorials, the author only presents the steps where she uses her serger. It focuses on assemblies and finishes with the serger, and thus offers 15 techniques to learn, such as: assembling a T-shirt (easy), pockets, a collar; insert an elastic and a button placket; overcast the edges of a cut fabric; hem finishes, with or without a slit and flatlock, rolled or lettuce stitch finishes. Before getting started, Emilie Grontec gives her advice on buying a machine, explains its basic functions, whether entry-level or high-end, and maintenance. It then details all the techniques for sewing with the serger (starting and stopping a seam, etc.) and the different stitches that can be made (and how to undo them in case of error). In order to easily identify the sewing stages where the serger is essential, the seamstress has indicated them in tables according to the type of clothing (skirt, blouse, dress, pants, T-shirt or sweatshirt). Thus, during her sewing, the reader can easily know when she should use her sewing machine or serger. Finally follow the 15 step-by-step photos, divided between knit fabrics, and those in warp and weft, punctuated with advice and tips from this seamstress addicted to finishes. This practical guide does not allow you to make clothes from A to Z (no pattern provided) but to learn several overlock sewing techniques.