Beginner's Guide to Serger: What Every Beginner Needs to Know to Unlock Her Serger's True Potential - Amy Bardot

If you want to make your $29.99 dress look like it's worth $150, then keep reading... n Have you ever wondered how store-bought garments get those perfectly stitched finished seams? n Have you come across a serger for the first time, but have no manual to help you out? n Have you got your wife a new serger, and want her to learn it's secrets? n Do you want to spice up your home décor and give it a stylish and professional look? n The serger is the secret ingredient fashion houses and retailers (such as Zara, H&M and Alexander McQueen) use to add many speciality effects that aren't possible with your run of the mill sewing machine. n Thankfully, not only can you get a serger for a good price, but with this book, you can also learn how to use it to make the most out of clothing and home decor you already have! n Once you start working with a serger, you'll be amazed with what it can do for your clothes and how much time you save compared to using a normal sewing machine to add the same frills. n Soon, you'll wonder how you ever got along without one! nInside this book you'll discover: n The secrets of your serger and how to unlock its full potential The #1 serger you should buy if you're just starting out The #1 high-performance thread every beginner seamstress should use with her serger One simple tip that will help you stabilize your stitches, even if the material is too thin How to make a face mask with your serger The best types of needles for different stitching scenarios n You don't even need to read a manual before geting started with this book! nHere are the answers to some questions you might have about this book: n Q: I already have a sewing machine. How does learning to serger help me? n A: Although both a serger and a sewing machine are used for sewing, they sew them differently. n Each machine works best for different aspects of the sewing process. n Just as a kitchen has a stove and an oven, every sewing room should have a sewing machine and a serger. n A serger can be used for more than just seam finishing. n It also allows you to create many specialty effects that aren't possible with your sewing machine. n Q: I'm a seamstress that is familiar with sewing machines, but I've been hesitant to jump into the world of serger. Does a serger make that much of a difference? n A: Absolutely. The next time you go to your favorite clothing store, check out their frills, chances are they were ma