Serge With Confidence by Nancy Zieman Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Serge With Confidence
Book Review: Good Beginner Book for use with Series
Summary: 4 Stars
A good companion for the Serge with Confidence episodes on Sewing with Nancy. At this writing you can view the episodes for free on her web site and I imagine you could buy the DVD as well.
Nancy is the spokesperson for Babylock and so the slant of the shows and the book are in that direction. I recently bought an Evolve and this is a nice addition to the Workbook. If you want to do the projects, be aware that some of them use the decorative Wave feature on the Evolve. Personally I am glad to see a book that isn't limited to the least common denominator of sergers, as there are so few of them that address coverstitch and chainstitch.
One reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is that there is no index. The other is that knits aren't covered very well. Most information relates to wovens even though sergers and knits are a match made in heaven. I think there needs to be more about techniques common to most knit garments in RTW, not just in this book but in all of the serger books out today. A good discussion of bias binder feet has still to be written. Until then, sergers will continue to be viewed as an expensive way to keep your seam edges from raveling.
Book Review: Good Beginner's Book
Summary: 4 Stars
I have purchased a Sinqer Quantum (I love this machine) and have learned a lot from another book I purchased from Amazon for Singer Serger's.
I believe this book compliments my first book, however, Nancy Ziemen is a Babylock advocate and a few of the projects relate to having one.
The books example's are in detail and is very helpful for first time users. I would recommend this book for anyone who has a serger (Babylock or not) because the techniques are useful for all machines.
Book Review: Good book for Babylock owners
Summary: 1 Stars
The book was thorough and detailed. Illustrations were good. However, the book was aimed primarily at people who have a top of the line Babylock machine (which I do not have). Many of the applications that she described did not apply to my machine and most of the projects were beyond my capabilities. I love Nancy Zieman and have a number of her publications, but this one is not a whole lot of use to me.Book Review: Good ideas and great help!
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband purchased a Babylock Evolve Serger for me and I felt this book would really help me with both ideas on making and decorating items I've sewn and information on how to do so. I haven't been disappointed. It is well illustrated and the directions are complete and clear. Another great help from Nancy Zieman!Book Review: Great Serger Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an awesome book - it is a must have if you have a serger! Nancy is incredible with her talents!