The Bernina Big Book of Serging (Overlocking)

This book is a guide to Bernina serging with a wealth of information for the novice as well as the experienced crafter. Finally, a reference book that any overlock owner can use! 

Hem and edge finishes, pretty piping, patchwork and quilting, zipper insertion, pintucks, gathering and more can be quickly and easily done with a Bernina Overlocker. This Bernina Big Book of Serging is your comprehensive guide to the most basic operations of an overlocker, when to use which stitch and how, as well as, all the creative applications that your Bernina and Bernette overlockers offer.

Full of information about how Bernina overlocker machines work, this book covers practical and creative subjects such as seaming options, gathering methods and decorative serging techniques. You can also read about the basics of threading, details about available presser feet, and everyday techniques such as starting and ending serged seams.

Get Inspired - with lots of inspirational photos, you’ll get excited about all the great things you can do with your overlock machine. From garments to quilts, to craft projects, an overlocker lets you sew them faster with more professional results. You’ll find serging techniques such as zipper applications, piping, binding and hems to use on almost any project you want to make.

A Great Reference - The Big Book of Serging has details about the many stitch variations found on Bernina overlockers. Each type of stitch, such as overlock, flatlock, coverstitch, etc. has a chart that shows the variations of the stitch and the most common settings used for those variations. There are also technique charts showing the stitch settings for gathering and elastic applications.

This Bernina Big Book (and others in the series) are fabulous reference books that you'll go to again and again.