"You can zigzag your seam allowances. Also how are you starting up your clothing line. Are you including an RN tag in your clothes? You can use craiglist and find a used serger and check with walmarts and the sites auction. Sergers are cheaper now."
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Jean M. replied to the discussion 'Alternative to Serging- Any Ideas!?' in the group Everything Sewing!"I have a product called "seams great" that I use to finish all of my seams with. It is sheer nylon cut on the bias and sold on a roll. When you stretch it over your seam it will curl around it, making it easy to stitch down. I would think…"
Cat replied to the discussion 'Alternative to Serging- Any Ideas!?' in the group Everything Sewing!"Hello Beatrice, good luck on new endeavor. there used to be a product called 'seams great'. it is a sheer tricot knit, cut into different widths, pre-packaged. You lay it over the seam edge to be finished and gently pull the tricot (knits…"
"Thank you everyone for all your help and tips. I've been looking into used sergers and may consider buying one. In the meantime, I think I'll do a turned and stitched. It seems to be the most popular solution. Thank you!"
"If yo u just can't afford a serger right now do a turned and stitched seam seam. It's neat, it's professional and not as time consuming as a french seam. Good luck."
Carolyn de Leeuw replied to the discussion 'Alternative to Serging- Any Ideas!?' in the group Everything Sewing!"Could you afford to buy a used serger? I bought my first one for $100 and it worked very well. I would have kept it when I got my new one, but I didn't have room! Anyway, it was a very good machine for the price and would have lasted me for a…"
Alternative to Serging- Any Ideas!?
I'm starting up a small line of clothing to sell along with my jewelry. I know I'll be working with jersey fabric, mainly a rayon and spandex blend. I'm trying to figure out ways to finish my seams. Usually, you would use a serger- it's quick and easy and looks neat and professional. However, I don't have one and can't buy one just yet.Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on how to professionally finish seams? I know you can leave a raw edge and it won't unravel (one of the wonders of…See More
Alternative to Serging- Any Ideas!?
I'm starting up a small line of clothing to sell along with my jewelry. I know I'll be working with jersey fabric, mainly a rayon and spandex blend. I'm trying to figure out ways to finish my seams. Usually, you would use a serger- it's quick and easy and looks neat and professional. However, I don't have one and can't buy one just yet.Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on how to professionally finish seams? I know you can leave a raw edge and it won't unravel (one of the wonders of…See More
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