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From: REDSTU1
Date: 08-10-2004, 01:30 PM (1 of 6)
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I would love to know what a serger is?
Lori
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User: REDSTU1
Member since: 07-17-2004 Total posts: 17 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 08-10-2004, 04:02 PM (2 of 6)
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www.google.com www.allbrands.com www.singer.com www.janome.com www.bernina.com www.elna.com www.vikinghusqvarna.com Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: dmoses
Date: 08-10-2004, 05:27 PM (3 of 6)
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Hi Lori, A serger is a type of sewing machine that trims and overcasts the edge of the seam, at the same time. It cannot replace a regular sewing machine since there are many techniques that it cannot do. However, it is an excellent companion to the sewing machine, as it can speed up your work time, and has many decorative possibilities as well. Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: paroper
Date: 08-10-2004, 05:34 PM (4 of 6)
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A serger uses anywhere from 2-5 (sometimes more) threads. It produces the seams commonly seen in clothing which is purchased..usually a seam or chain stitch with a bound edge. Certain sergers also can produce the two-seam bound edge found on t-shirts and sweat shirts at the hems..often also found in sporty clothing. This is called a coverstitch. There are several variations on this type of stitching. It may also produce the stitching commonly seen in sporty type fleese, sweats, etc, where there is decorative stitching on top of the garment at the seams, particularly seen at raglan sleeves. It can also produce 2 thread rolled edges seen in bridal veils and the lettuce hems in bottoms and sleeves often seen in chiffon dresses. The chain stitch produced by a serger is often seen in the crotch seamline of knit pants (for instance...also seen in the tops of dog food and livestock feed bags). It is made with a loop like crochet..you grab one end of the seam and it doesn't do anything, you grab the other and the whole thing comes unraveled. You can use a serger to totally make some clothing, it is used as a compliment to a sewing machine in others. There are different types of sergers with different attributes and prices. One of the most popular options on a serger is differential feed which can be automatic or manual. This allows the seamstress to adjust the feed for they stretchiness of the fabric and keep it from puckering.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Saydee
Date: 08-10-2004, 05:55 PM (5 of 6)
| In my country they are known as overlockers. |
User: Saydee
Member since: 05-07-2004 Total posts: 68 
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From: REDSTU1
Date: 08-11-2004, 12:55 AM (6 of 6)
Thank you
Lori
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User: REDSTU1
Member since: 07-17-2004 Total posts: 17
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