Serge with confidence / Nancy Zieman.

Summary:

"Learn to Serge with Confidence! Expand your skills beyond those using a traditional sewing machine to discover these ease and versatility of creating wonderful projects with a serger instead. Renowned author and sewing expert Nancy Zieman shows you everything you need to know about serging through easy-to-follow instructions featured in Serge with Confidence. First build your confidence by learning the basic techniques and tools needed on your way to serging success, and then put those skills to use by creating one of the many showcased projects. Whether you are a beginning serger or you have been using your machine for years, Serge with Confidence is the No. 1 resource to have on hand in your quest for serging excellence." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 0873498550
ISBN: 9780873498555
Physical Description: 128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Publisher: Iola, WI : Kp Books/Krause Publications, [2006]
Copyright: ©2006

Content descriptions

General Note:

"100+ tips, techniques & projects anyone can do"--Cover.

Formatted Contents Note:

Chapter 1 Serger Quest 4 -- What is a Serger? 6 -- Who Needs a Serger? 6 -- Selecting a Serger 7 -- Anatomy of a Serger 8 -- Thread Know-How 12 -- Helpful Tools and Supplies 14 -- Chapter 2 Get Set to Serge - Almost There 18 -- Setting Up Your Serger 20 -- Threading Your 4-Thread Serger 21 -- Serger Adjustments 24 -- Stitch Types and Setup 28 -- Chapter 3 Go - Serge Ahead - You've Made It! 54 -- Serging Basics 56 -- Beyond the Basics 62 -- Specialty Serger Feet 74 -- Chapter 4 Go - Expand Your Knowledge 82 -- Serged Wardrobe 84 -- Trendsetting Accessories 90 -- Pillow Options 101 -- Holiday Gathering 106 -- Chapter 5 Serger Upkeep & Dilemmas 114 -- Serger Upkeep 116 -- Serging Dilemmas 118 -- Tension Troubleshooting 119 -- Tension Tidbits for Decorative Stitching 122 -- Refresh Your Memory 126.