The New Creative Serging Illustrated: The Complete Guide to Decorative Overlock Sewing (Creative Machine Arts)

Covers the newest techniques in decorative serging for coats, tops, dresses, sweatshirts and sweaters, aerobic and swim wear, children's clothes, accessories, and crafts

Sergers can do so much more than produce a clean seam or a simple decorative edge, and this extensive guide shows how. Beyond thorough coverage of serger basics and decorative thread analysis, there are directions for decorative flatlocking; rolled edges (including some stunning cascades of ruffles produced by rolling the edge over fishing line); heirloom serging (for lace inserts); and how-tos for using decorative serging to embellish jackets, sweatshirts, exercise and swimwear, accessories (shawls, belts, scarves, and more), kids' clothing, and home decor items. Though short on photos (except for a 32-page color section), there are numerous good diagrams and line drawings, and the instructions are encouragingly clear. --Amy Handy