Tutorial: Change colors on your serger without rethreading

I think the hardest part of learning to use a serger is just getting the thing threaded, especially the lower threads. There are places where one needs a pair of tweezers to pull the thread through. So once you get that puppy threaded, it’s a good idea to keep it threaded. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can change your thread colors without actually rethreading your machine. She shows it on her Brother 1034 serger, but this method works for most sergers.

Click below for her tutorial:

Easy way to change the colors on your Brother 1034 serger, by So Sew Easy

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!