tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219217309148021848.post4505660567770169187..comments2024-01-01T22:48:24.333-08:00Comments on Sew Confused: Plan CPaula Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10934076985642320705noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219217309148021848.post-83176501596700465912019-02-28T06:40:35.116-08:002019-02-28T06:40:35.116-08:00After a bit of searching my memory, let me amend t...After a bit of searching my memory, let me amend that above comment a bit. The Serge finishing is for another class, for the seam finishes on this coat project is the Hong Kong finish and it is also executed prior to stitching the seams. Much easier.patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219217309148021848.post-64730759019924311222019-02-28T06:35:46.355-08:002019-02-28T06:35:46.355-08:00Craftsy/Blueprint offers a class taught by Profess...Craftsy/Blueprint offers a class taught by Professor Kenneth D King called The Carefree Fly-Front Coat. The class includes Professor King's excellent instruction and Vogue pattern 8841 which is modified to make a short casual coat. Nice. Professor King serge finishes his seams before seaming, only trimming the fuzzies, NOT by trimming the seam.patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219217309148021848.post-20234286766142553732013-06-16T20:32:40.989-07:002013-06-16T20:32:40.989-07:00It's so good to know that I'm not the only...It's so good to know that I'm not the only one who's afraid of her serger!Paula Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934076985642320705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219217309148021848.post-44054399879158994992013-06-16T16:25:41.848-07:002013-06-16T16:25:41.848-07:00"The knife terrifies me." Me too. I'..."The knife terrifies me." Me too. I've had more serger accidents than I care to talk about. For the last three silk blouses I made I hand stitched the edges using a slip stitch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711792521348799922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219217309148021848.post-25013905561140133842013-06-13T07:37:19.202-07:002013-06-13T07:37:19.202-07:00Ugh, I wish I had anything for you. I've been...Ugh, I wish I had anything for you. I've been having major tension problems with my serger. I am afraid to acknowledge that it's the serger itself, not my settings.The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219217309148021848.post-25810466875494890582013-06-11T22:58:11.451-07:002013-06-11T22:58:11.451-07:00Yes, uneven feeding due to the presser foot runnin...Yes, uneven feeding due to the presser foot running over the seam itself as well as the other seam allowance is the consensus. I'm chalking this up as a good learning experience.Paula Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934076985642320705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219217309148021848.post-14454441736298613832013-06-11T09:57:49.702-07:002013-06-11T09:57:49.702-07:00Yes, Alison's recommendation was my first thou...Yes, Alison's recommendation was my first thought too.<br /><br />My overlocker foot is quite large and not easy to get into the seam allowance and curves are even worse.<br /><br />Of course to overlock before stitching the seam requires marking of the seamline in case the amount removed is uneven.<br /><br />Wish I could be more help, best wishes.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12320920329295669197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219217309148021848.post-34649923203896021012013-06-10T22:17:30.921-07:002013-06-10T22:17:30.921-07:00I am working on Plan A, er, Plan C, er, whatever.....I am working on Plan A, er, Plan C, er, whatever...I am working on my Hong Kong finishes right now. Thanks for commenting!Paula Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934076985642320705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219217309148021848.post-45085790094896619892013-06-10T21:45:33.455-07:002013-06-10T21:45:33.455-07:00It looks like the fabric is not feeding through pr...It looks like the fabric is not feeding through properly when you are serging the edges of the completed seam - I wonder if the foot is dragging a bit on the seam itself. I often serge first or serge the seams together to avoid this. I'm sure you don't want to unpick all your seams, is the fabric too thick to serge the seam allowances together (test it first!). Otherwise I think it may be quickest in the long run to go back to Plan A!AllisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431369603470575306noreply@blogger.com