More help please: even with the serger I am getting ripples can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? I let the machine guide it but because this is stretchy it is still rippling? Should I add some kind of stabilizer to the hems? If so what kind wss?

Well I would never have thought about these great tips than you Loralye for asking and thank you to the cuties for the tips

I have always sewen two rows of straight stitching with my straight sewing machine first, pushing the fabric through so it dosn't streach then used the surger. you can leave the straight stitch in although when it is streached out it will break the surging won't. If you are going to remove, use a different colour cotton so it is easier to it do not use a long stitch

Does the serger have a differential feed?

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by pldc 25 Nov 2013

I have no idea?

by sewist1 26 Nov 2013

Check the manual. It sure makes serging knits much easier.

way to go****** i guess its true???you can still teach an old dog new tricks lol and hugs

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by pldc 25 Nov 2013

who you calling old LOL

You may have a differential feed on your serger..for knits & stretchies, the front feed dogs should be at a higher number and stitch L a bit longer You will want the front feed to move faster. When you lower the feed control to a lower number, the front dog moves slower to prevent puckers in sheers.

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by pldc 25 Nov 2013

I have no idea what you just said? Sorry this is out of my league but thank you anyway I appreciate the help as you can see I need it LOL

I will have to bear this little tip in mind!

You last sample is much improved on getting this tricky fabric to not stretch and ripple.

We have a winner yeh! Thank you so much Cuties I couldn't do it without you!

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I think too many stitches,are you feeding it in ok , you are not holding it back.
can you read the manual, on my industrial machine there is an adjustment inside of the machine it may be called the diaphragm, and it would do the trick.
Hope this helps. hugs Pam.

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by pldc 25 Nov 2013

I am going to try the wss & see if I have any luck with a scrap of that thanks Pam

There is a narrow wash away stabilizer that comes rolled on a card. It is about 1/4" wide and sticky on one side. You peel the paper away and stick were you are going to sew. After sewing, disolves when you wet it. It should be in the section where you find the narrow iron-on roll that repairs hems. Hope this helps!

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by pldc 25 Nov 2013

Can I use wash away fibrous stabilizer? I am not able to drive anywhere

by KCowden 25 Nov 2013

I don't see where that would hurt to try. I think it is about the same thing without the sticky. Go for it....I would.

by pldc 25 Nov 2013

Ok I am going to go for it right now & see! Thanks

by KCowden 25 Nov 2013

I'm just glad I was able to be of a little assistance to a cutie that has been so generous to me!!!! Thank you!!!