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1. 
   starzoe | Oct 20, 2009 03:55am | #1

   Does your dealer hold a class for buyers of his machines? If you could arrange an hour or two in his shop, using the machine, most of your questions would be answered. That's worth a one hour drive.

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   Ckbklady | Oct 20, 2009 07:32pm | #2

   Hiya!

   Some new sergers come with an instructional video specific to their make or model. Maybe call Viking and see what resources they have?

   There's a great book called THE ULTIMATE SERGER ANSWER GUIDE that shows all kinds of stitch results and how to improve them. If I'm not mistaken, there's a video for the book as well. Amazon should have them both.

   Congrats on the new machine!

   :) Ckbklady

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   regatta | Oct 21, 2009 03:07am | #3

   A good book is "Creative Serging Illustrated" it is by Pati Palmer, Gail Brown and Sue Green.  ISBN 0-8019-7744-4 

   It is a very comprehensive and easy to understand guide to every thing serger from basics to problems and all sorts of sewing - flatlocking, rolled hem, heirloom, specialty fabrics, lingerie etc etc.  Have fun with your serger.

   Marika

4. 
   lou19 | Oct 22, 2009 11:39pm | #4

   I have a book called "serging austrailia.....overlocker artistry"  by Anne van der Kley. although I haven't actually used the book but  it has some inspiring photos and projects.

   I also have "serge a simple project. fast, fun,foolproof" by Tammy Young and Naomi Baker which is very practical and has lots of diagrams.

   Louise

5. 
   pinkit | Oct 24, 2009 12:44am | #5

   Hi:  Hope i can be of some help.  About a year and a half ago I purchased a Viking 936.  My Viking dealer provided lessons in the form of a free Serger Club on the last week of each month.  We were taught how to thread and each meeting we learned a new stitch.  I wonder if you have the large loose leaf book with all the instructions.  It is a valuable source and you can keep notes after each lesson.  That said I did receive a VHS tape which I found difficult to use.  There was a disc available but I never did receive one.  I agree with the lady that said that the lessons are worth a one-hour drive as I found many people in my class came a good distance.

   However, there are some videos available.  The ones I know about are by Nancy Zeiman but then she uses a Baby Lock machine which is self-threading.  Once you get the swing of things she does have some interesting videos for simple projects.  The ones that I have tried are Serge with Confidence (once again on a BabyLock).  Ready Set Serge, Seger Crochet,  Once again these are all good once you get the swing of things. 

   There are some good books see:  lindaleeorigingals. com.

   Don't give up.  It does sometimes take patience.  Give it time and you will find your time well spent.   I have use my machine for all kinds of gift items and I LOVE IT!

   Let me know how you make out.

    

6. 
   ohiostar | Oct 26, 2009 09:11am | #6

   Hi
   There is an online forum for the 936 on yahoo, called Viking936. This could help answer some questions. There is also a workbook for the 936 in the groups files. However I agree with others, if you can, take a class from your dealer. Sergers can be intimidating, and if you don't feel confident in teaching yourself how to use it, a class will be the best investment you could make. No point owning a machine you don't use.Good luck!

7. 
   Jumala | Oct 30, 2009 08:20pm | #7

   Years ago when I bought a Sears serger, I went to a Viking/Pfaff dealer to obtain instruction. Perhaps another dealer closer to you has generic serger classes and doesn't care what serger you have. Do not know how a 936 compares to a 234- thread Sears.

   Dennis

8. 
   Natalieb | Oct 30, 2009 11:10pm | #8

   I have a babylock serger and  had not used it for a few years while I was in school.  I am taking a free class tomorrow to get comfortable with my machine again.

9. 
   Palady | Oct 31, 2009 06:19am | #9

   As ohiostar replied, do consider joining the yahoo group.  It's been active since Apr 2001.  A wealth of information is exchanged.  There's a Join This Group hyperlink on the right at the following URL.

   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Viking936users/

     The files have enlarged pictorials for threading, + + +.

   The Viking web site has brochures to download.  Also, the Education hyper link on the left menu might have information you can use.

   http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/882.htm

   nepa