What is Differential?

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Aurora Sisneros demonstrates the many ways to use a differential when sewing fabrics. Learn how to change the levels of the differential as well as how the differential works with a variety of fabrics. Find out how you can best utilize a differential at home.

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9 Responses to “What is Differential?”

  1. TINA M CROMER

    I WISH YOU WOULD HAVE RESEWED BOTH MATERIALS AND STATE WHAT DIFFERENTIAL SETTING DID A SMOOTH JOB. THANKS

  2. Cherie

    That was great! I'm new to serging and was baffled until this video came along. Thanks.

  3. Angela

    This was something new to me. Thanks for the tips!

  4. Sharon C

    Would have been helpful to show each fabric using the "correct" setting. :)

  5. maria lucia n carneiro

    What is differeential? Where I canfind?

  6. JUDIE

    Very clear and helpful.

  7. Janet

    Very interesting and informative, thanks Aurora

  8. Norma

    why is she calling the feed dog a foot? She should be using the correct terminology. Also, she says she is setting the differential feed to 7 instead of .7

  9. Janet

    Didn't know my serger even had a differential. Thank you so much! I think I'll go play with this option and learn to use it to my advantage.

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