For those with sergers or overlock machines, this page has many free serger projects and free serger patterns to get excited about.
The majority of these projects can be made quickly because of the use of a serger. It’s easy to use a serger to make a serger quilt, placemats, cute home decor and so much more.
Learning how to use sergers for hems is a helpful skill, and it’s easy to follow the serger patterns and serger projects below that use the serger to hem items like a circle skirt, an apron, and napkins.
Can you make a serger quilt?
Many people don’t think of using an overlock machine or serger to quilt. However, it is a great way to piece a quilt top. Serging a quilt top is fast, and the serger finishes the edges of the seams so they don’t unravel when the quilt is used and washed.
The good feed system of the serger or overlock machine ensures that points match up well and if using stretchy bias edges, the differential feed is a great help with sewing those seams.
Some people argue that the serger stitch makes bulkier seams. However, the two needle threads in a serger are like the top and bobbin thread of a regular sewing machine.
The only difference is the looper threads. If serger threads are used in the needles and loopers in the seams, there won’t be much difference in bulk.
When piecing a quilt with a serger, use a slightly longer stitch length than is used in quilting. This also helps to reduce the bulk of the threads.
Once you learn how to use a serger for sewing, the serger projects are fun and simple to make.
What can I make with a serger?
There are so many things to sew with a serger or overlock machine. This is a list of several of the projects below that make great serger projects.
- Eyeglass case
- Apron
- Several quilt patterns
- Ironing board cover
- Infinity scarf
- Pacifier clip
- Pattern weights
- Pillowcases
- Bunny decorations
- Pool bag
- Reusable un-paper towels
- And much more!
Scroll down to visit the many serger patterns and projects that have been gathered together here. There are so many things to sew with a serger!
Check out the serger tips and tricks on the site as well if you need a refresher on serger or overlock machines.
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Sew a quick and easy bandana baby bib with a serger (or sewing machine!) and our FREE pattern!
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Learning how to make a circle skirt is fun and easy, and this great tutorial will give you several options for the hem with a serger and applying a waistband.
Treasurie
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Create a custom-fit sleeve for your e-Reader with nearly all of the stitching, including the embellishing, is done on your serger.
We All Sew
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We All Sew shows you how to make my easy serger eyeglass case with these instructions.
We All Sew
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Assemble your quilt with a serger following this fun tutorial!
Over the Edge Serging with Jen
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What a cute apron idea! And it serged. Check out the tutorial here.
Over The Edge
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How to make washcloth or dishcloth by repurposing old towels. Recycle old towels with this idea. A serger can also be used for this project.
Needlepointers.com
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This video will demonstrate how to serge and ironing board cover using the elastic foot on a serger.
Over the Edge Serging with Jen
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Create a serger infinity scarf in no time. This method is quick and easy and makes a great travel accessory or simple gift for a friend.
Sulky
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Learn how to sew a simple jelly roll quilt using a serger with this free tutorial.
Quilt Social
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Learn how to sew a rolled hem on an overlocker serger sewing machine to make inexpensive DIY cloth napkins.
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Tired of baby losing her binky? Making a pacifier clip is easy and quick sewing project!
Made Everyday
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This tutorial guides you through making a set of pattern weights using your serger.
Over The Edge
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These instructions explain and show how to sew a three-seam pillowcase with a serger.
Be Happy and Do Good
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Whip up a pillowcase dress with ease and quickly using a serger and this tutorial.
Sew Like My Mom
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A serger makes sewing tucks easy and fast. Take a look at how to sew a skirt with pretty serged tucks.
Threads Magazine
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To make this pool bag one uses a serger and a standard sewing machine.
Bits of Everything
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Learn how to make a quilt-as-you-go placemat with a serger.
Over the Edge Serging with Jen
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The perfect eco-friendly alternative to disposable paper towels.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Learn how to recycle an old towel into reusable un-paper towels that can be used instead of paper towels.
Needlepointers.com
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How to make ribbon using scrap fabric with a serger.
Crafterhours
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This Ruffle Dishtowel tutorial is an easy, everyday project to add that special touch to that regular kitchen dishtowel. These also make great gifts!
The Cottage Mama
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Learn how to sew a scrunchie quickly with a serger and this tutorial.
We All Sew
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If you're looking for a way to keep your serger clean and dust-free, this sewing pattern can help.
Swoodson Says
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Using a serger this scarf project takes only minutes to create.
Threads Magazine
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For this serger scrap catcher, you will need very few materials. All of which you can probably find among your leftover fabric.
So Sew Easy
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Serge a trim catcher and spend less time cleaning up trimmings and more time serging!
Over the Edge
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This is a fun and inexpensive scarf to make and it comes together in no time with the help of a serger.
Leafy Treetop's
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We All Sew teaches you how to use your serger to make the fastest project ever, the Serger Shoelaces!
We All Sew
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This video tutorial will demonstrate how to make a simple zipper bag with a serger.
Over the Edge Serging with Jen
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These serger snack pouches are quick projects that are made even quicker using a serger because the edges are completely enclosed in the serger stitches.
Sulky
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How to sew a reusable snack pouch quickly and easy with a serger.
We All Sew
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Decorate with these cute stuffed bunnies. Adding to Easter baskets, wreaths or give as gifts. This free stuffed bunny pattern is a serger or sewing project.
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This no pattern project is quick to sew and easy to wear and combines both the use of the serger and the sewing machine.
The Sewing Directory
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Made a serged tank top in a flash using an overlocker/serger and this tutorial.
We All Sew
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Create a super fast and easy tissue holder with your serger.
We All Sew
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Besides learning how to make a functional clutch bag this tutorial also teaches how to insert a zipper with your serger.
Trashn2tees
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