Q&A

What order do you thread a serger?

What order do you thread a serger?

Order matters in serger threading– always thread in this order:

  1. Upper looper.
  2. Lower looper.
  3. Right needle.
  4. Left needle.

Can you use a regular spool of thread on a serger?

You can use normal thread in a serger, but it’s a lot more expensive and unnecessary. You’ll probably run out in about 20 minutes. You probably don’t want to use overlock thread on a regular machine unless you’re having one of those out-of-thread-at-midnight emergencies, because it isn’t as strong.

How do you take care of a serger?

Serger Maintenance

  1. Gather a few tools to help the process go quickly and smoothly.
  2. For deep cleaning, unthread the machine and remove the presser foot and needles.
  3. Using a soft brush, such as a paint brush, lint brush or make-up brush, clean the lower area of the serger.
  4. Use a pipe cleaner for hard-to-reach areas.

How many spools of thread do I need for a serger?

New serger owners often get scared when they realize they need FOUR spools of thread to sew the most common 4-thread overlock construction seam.

Is it easy to thread a brother Serger?

How to thread a Brother Serger. This is instructions for how to thread the Brother 1034D. I LOVE my Brother 1034D serger so much. It works great and from what I’ve heard, it threads easier than other affordable sergers on the market. That doesn’t mean it threads easily.

Which is the correct needle to thread on a serger?

You do #3 first- the right needle- then do the left needle. Here’s a quick rundown on serger threading. Don’t get your fingers near the blade. Thread with the machine unplugged and use tweezers to help guide the thread through. Make sure to thread in the correct order.

How do you turn a brother Serger wheel?

Loop the thread into the hook and pull it to the left, under the second and third hooks with the green dots. Pull the thread toward the back of the Brother Serger and lay it down. Turn the wheel on the left of the machine toward you three turns.

How many cones of thread do you need for a serger?

Serger Thread: 4 cones, whatever color you want to use. I prefer to keep at least 4 black and 4 white on hand at all times. First, I labeled my threads in the order they need to be threaded. There are labels to follow on the inside of the case in terms of where to thread each, but not for the order.