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Serging
I got a sewing machine for christmas and I still haven't really used it for one reason: most things require serging. I cannot afford a serger. I tried searching online and can't find much. When it says "serge this...blahblahblah" in a pattern's instructions, what should I do since I don't own a serger?
thanks much.
btw, my sewing machine is a newer machine.
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Serging is really not as necessary as most patterns will make you think, it makes for tidier seams, and can stop fabric from fraying a bit but it's not the end all and be all of sewing.
In most cases you can just use a wide zigzag with short stitches just outside of a line of straight stitches to achieve the same effect then trim as closely as possible to your zigzag stitching. (When seam's need to pressed open you must zigzag on both pieces of fabric, not the two together.)
You can also use a bias bound edge, or a rolled hem if the edge is going to be seen, take a look at what I mean by that here: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) and [Link](Mouse over link to see full location).
Although both of those techniques are called hems there is no reason they can't be used inside the clothing in order to prevent fraying, just make sure your fabric can deal with the added bulk.
I'd also suggest you invest in Reader Digest's Complete Book of Sewing, it's really easy to pick up second-hand and every sewer should have a copy.
Good Luck.
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hey, try to search on e-bay for a serger. usually there stuff is pretty cheap there. sorry i dont think theers a way to sew without a serger. cait♥
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