Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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When using a serger to finish the seam allowance edges of a project, do you serge the edges first before sewing the seam, or serge the edges after the seam is sewn? Suzy Furrer discusses this question of when to serge a seam.
Serging to finish raw edges before or after sewing the seam depends on how you will be pressing the seam allowances— open, or to one side. This factor depends mostly on the weight of the fabric. Lightweight fabrics tend to be pressed to one side, while heavier weight fabrics should be pressed open, to reduce bulk.
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When using a serger to finish the seam allowance edges of a project, do you serge the edges first before sewing the seam, or serge the edges after the seam is sewn? Suzy Furrer discusses this question of when to serge a seam.
Serging to finish raw edges before or after sewing the seam depends on how you will be pressing the seam allowances— open, or to one side. This factor depends mostly on the weight of the fabric. Lightweight fabrics tend to be pressed to one side, while heavier weight fabrics should be pressed open, to reduce bulk.
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