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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on February 23, 2007, 3:33 am
Kay Lancaster wrote:
>> I need some advice. I have 8mm china silk lining and want to use a serger
>> to prevent it from fraying while making the garment.
>>
>> I used some test pieces and my serger almost ate it up!
>
> Changed your serger blades recently? That'd be the first thing I'd check.
> Then I'd increase the cutting width if the blades aren't the issue.
> Consider a stabilizer of some sort, too -- a bit is often useful for starting
> a seam on very lightweight fabrics.
>
>> What else can I do?
>
> I'd strongly consider french seams.
I'd check lower blade level on the serger FIRST. Unplug and take the
foot off, then check that the TOP cutting edge of the blade is level
with the sewing bed. If not, adjust until it is.
After that, make sure that the tension isn't too tight and that the
stitch isn't too short. I'd also swap out the needles for microfibre 70's.
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