Well, it seems that many of you are sewing addicts, just like me, so I thought I would share my favorite serger tip: What to do with that long piece of thread that hangs off your seams!
I used to snip mine, and then they would fray. Then I started knotting them, but I'm no sailor. Now here is what I do, it's so easy!
So here's the culprit...long serger thread:
Go find the biggest needle you can find. One that isn't all sharp and pointy. I use a size 22 tapestry needle. Then stick it under/through the seam you just finished sewing:
Bunch up your long thread at the end, rolling it between your fingers a few times in order for all those threads to fit through the needle eye:
Pull your needle through, so that the long thread tail goes under all that stitching and comes out the end:
Snip close to the end:
Add Fray Block or Fray Check:
Tada! Seam is finished, long thread vanished, and no chance of it ever coming back to haunt you!
Hope this little tip helps you!
Really??? This sounds so much easier than what I have been doing. Woohoo! Thanks :D As many serger tutorials you can post, I would love to read!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a genius! I thought of that but .. Never did and mine fray . I put some fray check but I dont like it. SO I need to find a great large needle. THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteFantastic tip, thanks. Love the clothing you make, gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! Keep 'em coming!
ReplyDeleteThanks you guys!! Glad this is helpful. :) I'll see if I can come up with some more. And feel free to send suggestions!
ReplyDeleteShari
OMGOodness, that is jut amazing and oh so easy!!! You're my new hero!!! ! :D Thank you thank you!!!!
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