01/16/2012 01:03 PM
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Renee2
Posts: 5
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I'm new to serging. It's the "Bane of my existence". I have a Janome 8002D. If I use regular serger thread I can do a rolled hem. However, if I try "wooley serger thread no such luck. It will maybe make a short chain than gets tangled or just tangles up and makes a mess.
Renee
Edited: 01/22/2012 at 11:02 PM by Renee2
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01/18/2012 07:47 AM
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oddduck25
Posts: 115
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You need to reduce the tension most of the way to serge with wooly nylon.
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12000, 11000SE v3.0, 1200D, CoverPro 1000CP, DigiPro MBX v4.0
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01/22/2012 11:09 PM
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Renee2
Posts: 5
Joined: 10/27/2011
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I can get the wooley thread to work on the upper looper but not on the lower looper.
Renee
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01/23/2012 11:03 AM
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CherylAnn
Posts: 2418
Joined: 05/27/2007
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Renee,
You only need the wooly nylon on the upper looper. I never change my tensions to other than the recommended using the wooly nylon thread. The wooly nylon fills in the gaps and makes very nice seams on the appropriate fabrics. If you are using a woven fabric for the rolled hem wooly isn't necessary but it is very nice on knits.
Cheryl
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
HMC12000, Horizon 7700QCP, 4120 QDC, Jem Platinum 760, CoverPro 1000, HuskyLock 936, Xpression Felting Machine, DigitizerMBX v.4.0
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01/23/2012 11:08 AM
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CherylAnn
Posts: 2418
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Renee,
Another thing you might want to consider, is asking your dealer for a class on serging. I've taken several over the years as one tends to get into a rut and use the serger just for finishing seams and a class refreshes what you know or need to learn. I've had a serger for over 25 years and took classes in the 1980's , 90's and 2000's. I think another wouldn't hurt.
Also, go through your manual and do all the exercises. They aren't listed as exercises but do each thing. Make samples of knits, wovens and attach them to a sheet of paper, with the settings you've used and label them for future reference. You will find that a wealth of knowledge and learning. I wish I was there to do that with you.
Practice, Practice, Practice.
Cheryl
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
HMC12000, Horizon 7700QCP, 4120 QDC, Jem Platinum 760, CoverPro 1000, HuskyLock 936, Xpression Felting Machine, DigitizerMBX v.4.0
Edited: 01/23/2012 at 11:09 AM by CherylAnn
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01/24/2012 02:05 PM
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jsm1144
Posts: 388
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Try this-one needle - regular thread; wooly nylon in upper looper; light thread in lower looper with high tension. When threading make sure that the looper threads don't cross each other AND make sure that the needle thread hasn't travelled a single cycle which will cause the needle thread to wrap below the loopers which will continuously break threads.
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01/25/2012 12:47 AM
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CherylAnn
Posts: 2418
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Also, check your manual to see what the suggested settings are for rolled hemming.
Cheryl
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
HMC12000, Horizon 7700QCP, 4120 QDC, Jem Platinum 760, CoverPro 1000, HuskyLock 936, Xpression Felting Machine, DigitizerMBX v.4.0
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02/09/2012 10:15 AM
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Renee2
Posts: 5
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I want to thank everyone for their help and it was very helpful! I also took another serger class. There were only three of us and we had more fun and laughter and kept instructor in stiches.
Renee
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02/09/2012 11:42 AM
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devilcat
Posts: 1688
Joined: 10/23/2007
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I don't understand how a serger can do a rolled hem. A rolled hem, which is usually done on silk scarves etc., is done by hand and invisible when executed properly. In my experience sergers wrap the raw edges with stitches. If there is a way to do a true rolled hem on one, I would love to know.
Jacquie
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Ladysmith BC,Janome 12000, Bernina Record, Bernina 1150MDA serger, bit of a Luddite, garments not crafts
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