"this type of fabric" is left open to our imagination. Did you mean to leave us a link so we could see what you are trying to serge?

If you are using any sort of sequined fabric, you may find it helpful (for your needles' sake) to remove the sequins in the area of the seam.

Another rule is ... do not stretch or tug as the serger stitches. Otherwise, you will get a stretched out look.

It's been a long time since I sewed on that type of fabric (at least 12 years), and that's what I can remember. There is a great book out there, "Sewing with Knits" - - I think it's a Singer Sewing Library book.

Donna

Thanks donna. The fabric is a two way stretch...no sequins I think it is called panne. It is very soft and when I tried to serge it, the stitches were very uneven and no flat at all. I gave up on serging it. It doesn't seem to ravel at all except for the elastic at the cut edge. When you remove the cut elastic it is fine.