What is a serger sewing machine? Find out the answer to this question and more in this in-depth guide to serger sewing machines.

There are many sewists out there who swear by sergers, and it's no wonder why! Similar to a sewing machine, a serger is used to sew pieces of fabric together, but it does so with a twist. Not only does a serger stitch fabric, but it also cuts off extra fabric and seals in hems with an overlocking stitch, all at once! By using this one-stop-shop machine, you can cut your sewing time in half and produce projects that look professionally sewn. See only some of what you can do with this page…

Whether you want to know more about what a serger is, how to operate one, or to find free serging patterns, this collection has something for you!

Happy National Serger Month! Last April, we discussed Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Sergers (But Were Afraid to Ask). Our goal was to demystify sergers for our sewing community. We’ve seen a lot of new sewists enter the Thimbles family over the course of the last few years, and growing your skill sets is our top priority. While sergers are not the first machine we’d direct new sewists to, as you become more accomplished sewists you’ll find that sergers really are indispensable…

Ah finally the six weeks of bedlam and mayhem that constitutes the summer holidays are over! The minute the children were shooed on their way back to school, I took a sweeping look at the devastation left in their wake and took to frenzidly cleaning, tidying and organising the house. And, of course, once that…

Using a serger to make these pillowcases is fast and easy! These make the perfect gift for birthdays, housewarmings, or the holidays!

Ellen March shows you a cool and easy sewing technique that you can use in a number of home décor applications. In this video, learn how to utilize this “Serge Along” technique for sewing placemats. Go through each step with Ellen while practicing this “Serge Along” sewing method. Find out what materials you will need and what fabrics work best. Improve your sewing skills by using this helpful and unique technique.

Learning to serge? Use these serger hacks and sewing tips on your next project! These are proven hacks that make serging a snap!

Learn all the serger stitches that you can do with your Serger/Overlock machine, and download this free printable guide.

Use our free pattern to make a beautiful sewing machine cover or serger cover! This step by step tutorial walks you through making this free pattern from start to finish. Add some sass to your sewing space with custom dust covers!