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A Trick for Using a Serger

A lot of folks love using this machine because it really speeds up the sewing process. The secret sauce here is the serger, making sewing a breeze! But to get those edges looking sharp and the stitches just right, you've gotta know how to use it properly. When you're working with jersey fabrics, here's the trick: lift the top knife of the serger by pulling it to the right and then turning it up.

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Fold that corner of the knit fabric twice, give it a good press, and you're ready to rock and roll with perfect hemming on your knit fabric.