In this episode Vanessa will share some tips for ensuring you sew an accurate seam allowance on your serger. This is especially important because if you have the blade engaged on your serge it will cut and sew at the same time.
• JUKI MO-114D serger I used (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/41WtRPC
• JUKI MO1000 Jet Air Looper Threader Serger I use (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4fRNVIE
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• Jalie 4129 Sylvie Knit Shorts & Pants Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4129-sylvie-knit-shorts-pants-video-course/
• Jalie 4129- SYLVIE Knit shorts and wide-leg pants: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4129-sylvie-knit-shorts-and-wide-leg-pants/
• Jalie Sylvie Fabric Bundle: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-sylvie-fabric-bundle/
• Crafty Gemini 5″ x 10″ ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/
• WIP #162: Calling all serger beginners! Tips, tutorial & a GIVEAWAY!: https://craftygemini.com/2025/01/wip-162-calling-all-serger-beginners-tips-tutorial-a-giveaway.html
• WIP Wednesday #105: Choosing thread color, Serger seam allowance tips & Class sale!: https://craftygemini.com/2023/09/wip-wednesday-105-choosing-thread-color-serger-seam-allowance-tips-class-sale.html
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• More on ironing and starching: https://craftygemini.com/2023/10/wip-wednesday-110-irons-quilting-starch-needle-positions.html
• Clipper Thread Snips: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clipper-thread-snips/
• Folding Seam Ripper: https://craftygemini.com/shop/folding-seam-ripper/
• KAI Scissors: https://craftygemini.com/shop/kai/
• OLFA 28mm Rotary Cutter: https://craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-28mm-rotary-cutter/
• Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles: https://craftygemini.com/shop/schmetz-sewing-machine-needles/
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• Mini Ironing Board- DIY Video Tutorial: https://craftygemini.com/2013/06/mini-ironing-board-diy-video-tutorial.html
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• Sewing Machine needles: https://craftygemini.com/shop/schmetz-sewing-machine-needles/
• More must-have beginner sewing supplies: https://craftygemini.com/2016/05/must-sewing-supplies-beginners.html
• OLFA 45mm Rotary Cutter: https://craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-45mm-rotary-cutter/
• Iron I use (1800 watts/ affiliate link): https://amzn.to/491uAkF
• Modern American Vintage Tailors Clapper: https://modernamericanvintage.com/products/clappers
• Small Tailors Clapper: https://craftygemini.com/shop/small-tailors-clapper/
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