Ready, Set, Serge: Quick And Easy Projects You Can Make in Minutes

Ready, Set, Serge: Quick And Easy Projects You Can Make in Minutes
by Georgie Melot

Ready, Set, Serge: Quick And Easy Projects You Can Make in Minutes
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Author: Georgie Melot
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-02-17
ISBN: 0896896900
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Krause Publications

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Book Review: Beginners to Old Serging Hands Should Get This Book
Summary: 5 Stars

I've owned several sergers over the years, but have mostly used them as seam finishers on clothes and edge finishers before washing fabric, with a rolled hem thrown in once in awhile. I recently bought a new serger that came with many different feet and I've made a vow to learn to do things with them all. Many of the projects from Ready Set Serge were shown on the Sewing with Nancy series and I actually found out about the book from a UTube video. This book is a great way to begin, and I would recommend getting the accompanying video as well.

The projects are simple enough a beginner can do them easily, yet the stepped up version of each offer a higher level of difficulty that really spruces up a simple thing. I've decided to make matching cosmetic bags and glasses cases for the women with whom I work for gifts for the holidays, and imagine I'll be done in a weekend. Picking out the right fabrics and making sure I have the zippers and cording for piping will take a lot longer than making the projects themselves. Best yet, fabrics will come from my current stash, so little cost, but lots of personal thoughts go into each. Ready, Set, Serge: Quick And Easy Projects You Can Make in Minutes

Summary of Ready, Set, Serge: Quick And Easy Projects You Can Make in Minutes

Take the Mystery Out of Your Serger





Explore the creative options with Georgie Melot's tried-and-true methods. Learn the ins, outs, overs and unders of your serger! Ready, Set, Serge is a fun, informative book that rewards you with success every time.





Georgie's encouraging, learn-by-doing approach guides you through the basics so you'll be creating simple but attractive projects in no time. Gift bags, book covers, pot holders, bath mitts and other attractive pieces can be made from fabric scraps and fat quarters, or from ready-made items such as bath towels.





In Ready, Set, Serge you'll find:





  • A thorough tour of the serger, from how to thread the needles and loopers to identifying specialty feet

  • A guide to serger stitches and what each is used for

  • 16 projects in both "basic" and "stepped-up" versions so you can learn general skills, then add more advanced techniques

  • Clear steps accompanied by photos, project templates and diagrams

  • Friendly expert advice from a professional serger and instructor




Once you see how easy it is, you may find it hard to stop. Are you ready? If so, then get set to serge!

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