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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful. Super book to go with a new 2010 serger!By Lotta on Troublemaker StrI got my first serger a few months back; a high end Husqvarna Viking Serger; the Huskylock 936; which has 5 thread serging as well as cover stitch (incl chain stitch) capabilities. I must admit; I felt quite intimidated; since there is a huge step from understanding and mastering an ordinary sewing machine to understanding and mastering such a 5 thread wonder; with all its parts; threading etc. The Huskylock 936 is wonderful in that it is computerized and when you pick which seam you want to use and the type of fabric; it tells you which tension etc. to use. But; no matter how much automatic stuff; if you sew quite a bit; the time comes where you have to adjust settings to get the result you want; especially if you want to sew on challenging fabrics using challenging threads; ribbon; yarn etc. for special effects. No matter which year model of serger you have; whether it is computerized or not; sergers are pretty much the same. When I look into mine; I see the same basic parts as on other brands and models and also have no problems understanding the explanations in Serger Secrets; even if they show it on different/older sergers. For that reason I strongly disagree with the reviewer who gave a super low score saying that "Sergers has come a long way in 10 years"; indicating that the sergers in this books were obsolete and that this book wont be of help if you have a new serger. I could not disagree more! I must say; after getting the book; I read it quite quickly; as it was so easy to read and understand; everything felt really useful and for that reason it was even fun and excited reading. I could not put it down and got read eager to start trying out all the techniques etc. that the book shows you; amongst others because I started feeling like I really understood how this machine works. That help is really good to get; it really gives you a lift. I must add though; that when I looked at serger books here on ; I found it difficult to choose; I felt like getting a few; as several seemed really nice. I had to decide on getting one basic book to learn me how to work the machine and how to be able to get everything out of it that it can do. I have not regretted at all that I chose this book for that! I chose to add one other book though: The Ultimate Serger Answer Guide: Troubleshooting for Any Overlock Brand or Model (Creative Machine Arts Series). I felt that it would be useful to have that one as a reference book in handling problems that could arise. The latter one is IMO not the type of book you just read through; but when I find myself having to handle a challenge; I look the problem up in that guide and easily (every time) finds the solution. The book list several possible answers; but most of the time the first option has solved it for me! It simply lets me solve things without any frustrations; which is worth a lot. When I start a project and Im unsure about something; I quickly look it up in Serger Secrets to remind me of what I already read - just love this book for that. It really gives me all the answers I need. The intimidation I felt at first; was gone after reading a bit of this book; since it quickly gave me the confidence to start experimenting; and when I was done reading it; I felt real confident that I would be able to learn the ropes necessary to have a ball with my new serger; creating clothes and other things for myself/others. For any person new to serging; or those that never got started with the serger they got quite a while ago; I cant recommend this book enough and the same goes for the other one I mentioned. They are a perfect pair and no doubt a must have; as I see it! Since I mostly sew with knits and would like to learn all the techniques used for such fabrics; I ended up adding a third book after a while; Singer Sewing with Knits (Singer Sewing Reference Library); also a super easy to read book which has so many useful techniques for creating clothing from knit fabrics. Couldnt put that one down either when I got it and use it to look up things when needed. That book is also an older book; only available used (from only $0.97-2.71; I got mine at $0.99 and to my surprise it was new even if it was sold as used); but it really does not matter that it is 18 years old! What it shows you; are techniques as usual and useful today as they were when the book was new in 1992 (it really doesnt matter that the photos show outdated clothing!). These three books really has been great; theyre giving me the results I want! Getting that professional finish without going through the frustration of having to figure things out by trial and error (or not being able to do certain things) or having to go to a course to learn; is really great! Cant ask for more!And; real important to me; nothing has been too complicated for me to utilize; including language wise (with English not being my native language). I really appreciate it when books are as easy to read and understand as this one (and the other two I referred to)!Can not recommend this book enough; IMHO it is even a steal at only $15 (or down to $8 new/used from affiliates)! :)13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Oh! A COVERSTICH! Thats what its called.By hx17....But it turns out I dont have a coverstitch machine. I bought this shortly after I purchased my Brother 1034D 3 or 4 Thread Serger with Easy Lay In Threading with Differential Feed but soon found out that there are sergers with coverstitch capability; and sergers that are just overlock. Mine is just an overlock. It only does edges. With little knives that cut off the fabric as it goes. And its awesome by the way. So I was really confused when I saw all these pictures of fancy decorative stitches dancing around polyester jogging suits... and vests.... heavens to betsy; those vests! Im here to tell you that my machine would cut those 1990s vests right in half; friends and neighbors; with a neat; professional looking edge.However; if you are fortunate enough to have a coverstitch machine; you will get a lot of ideas out of this book; I guess. Just omit the shoulder pads; this is 2013. If you only have an overlock machine and want to know how to use it/maintain it; I recommend The Complete Serger Handbook by Chris James.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The most complete serger book Ive ever seen.By Susan FullerA definitive guide to serging; and I am a long time serger owner. The best serger book Ive ever read; great photos and up to date use of threads and new fabrics.I have the companion book Sewing Secrets From the Fashion Industry; and I highly recommend both of these if you are interested in the details of RTW techniques you can learn for your own garment and home sewing.
