Serger Essentials: Master the Basics and Beyond!

I am completely new to serging and this book has certainly been useful! I like much of the detail in this book. The Photo examples are great! The wording is simply stated and useful. There is a troubleshooting section that will help if your tensions are off. Not only does it cover the basics of serging, but it also includes plenty of tips. There are hints for getting accurate seam allowances, working with thick fabrics, decorative threads etc. I also like it that she discussed the different useful presser feet available for a serger. I didn't know about these! There are many projects (at least half of the book in fact). These projects are to give you a hands on with the different techniques the book covers. For example, napkins with rolled hems, wire edged ribbons, creating lettuce edges on knit fabrics and more! There is also a section that talks about coverstitching. I don't have this feature on my serger, so cant say much about it.I'm not sure if there is really any cons to this book. Perhaps if your looking for an in depth manual with lots of reading this wouldn't be for you. After only 38 pages of teaching she gets into the hands on learning projects. Several of them I didn't find especially cute, but certainly the techniques could be adjusted to anyone's style and liking...and who knows you might think they're all cute!

I have several serger handbooks and this is the most helpful. It gives good descriptions of techniques that are clear and concise. I use if often and I am learning how to better utilize my serger machine.

Although I have owned a serger for several years, I have been afraid to try different techniques on it. This book clearly outlined the basics of the serger plus advanced techniques. Some I may never use, but there are a few I have already used several times

This books is well written and informative. I read it cover to cover after purchasing a new cover stitch machine and found it very helpful. I also took Ms. Yellen's Craftsy class on Cover stitching where this book was recommended. Perfect companion to the online class. thanks!

Signed up for Gail Yellen's Craftsy class for the serger, and learned about her book. Have only scanned the book briefly so far, but find it to be well illustrated and has clear instructions.

Gail Yellon Patrice makes every thing easy. This book is fabulous for all persons who sew.

I am new to using a serger and there is so much to learn. This book has been very helpful to me as a beginner, however, I can't speak for its usefulness to someone who is more knowledgeable (as I am still in the learning process).

All the info I needed for starting out as a newbie on a serger. Made things a little less intimidating! Very clear instructions and photos.

it's basic information. I didn't learn anything from this book

Fabulous book! Loved reading this from cover to cover and learned lots

A great book. Demystifies serger sewing.

I am new to serging and was hopeful that this book would help more than it did. Not enough detailed information about what stitches to use when and on what types of fabrics. I read through it and used it to get to know my machine and have not really referenced it yet. Maybe in time I will find out it is more useful than I think it is now.

Fairly good. Has to compete with all the You Tube videos that cover the same ground.