An Interview with Baby Lock Expert Chris Tryon

At Baby Lock, we know the decision to buy a serger can be intimidating. We want all of our customers to be confident in their decision and go into their retailer prepared to find their perfect fit. To help ease some of this intimidation, we interviewed Baby Lock Curriculum Specialist and Serger Expert Chris Tryon.

IF SOMEONE IS ON THE FENCE ABOUT BUYING A SERGER, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO CONVINCE THEM THEY NEED ONE?

"When I first started sewing having a serger was not anything I considered. As my sewing journey continued, I found myself wanting a solution that would make my projects look more professional, increased my skill set and efficiency, and gave me confidence as a sewist. That solution ended up being a Baby Lock serger. The initial purchase was hard, I went through every reason not to buy and then I told myself that this was an investment in me and something I enjoyed doing; creating and sewing.

This was one decision that I have never regretted. At that time, sergers weren’t as easy to thread or use, and education was either the manual or a class offered by my retailer. Now, sergers are a lot easier to thread and use. And there are so many ways to learn how to use a serger, from classes, videos, and books, to serger communities and more. For me the serger was part of my journey, I became a more efficient sewer, my projects looked professional and with that gave me confidence to explore and step out of my comfort zone. This helped me develop and expand my skill set, which took me from finishing seams to creating decorative finishes. When you look for your perfect fit make sure to think about what you would like to do and buy a serger that you will grow into. "

WHAT KIND OF SEWIST IS A BABY LOCK SERGER PERFECT FOR?

" Anyone that loves to sew and create. Whether you make garments for yourself or family members, love to create items for your home, quilt (yes you can piece a quilt on a serger!), enjoy making totes/handbags or just like to add that special touch that makes your creations one-of-a-kind. "

WHAT KIND OF PROJECTS DO YOU LIKE TO COMPLETE ON A SERGER?

"Garments, home décor, and quilts are just some of the projects that I love to create on my serger. However, the most fun that I have is just sitting at my serger experimenting with threads, accessories, attachments, new techniques or trying to recreate something that I saw in a book or magazine. These little sewing adventures become part of my creative journey and can even end up in one of my projects or classes."

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE BABY LOCK SERGER ACCESSORIES?

"Picking just a few of the many optional accessories and attachments Baby Lock has available for the serger line is difficult for me. I see these as tools to expand my skill set and creative journey on my serger. Typically I use one or more accessories per project! "