The Ultimate Guide to a Serger Sewing Machine

The benefit of owning a serger is the ability to achieve a professional quality finish to your seams.

it works faster than a traditional sewing machine.

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What Can a Serger Machine Do?

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This is the one of the strongest stitches that can be created by a serger machine.

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4-Thread Overlock Stich

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This stitch only requires one needle and uses three threads.

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3-Thread Overlock Stitch

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This the perfect stitch for edging lighter weight fabrics.

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2-Thread Overlock Stitch

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A way to create a seam that is flat on both sides.

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2-Thread Flatlock Stitch

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This stitch is a way to finish all of the seam allowances inside the hem.

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 Rolled Hem

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There are several stitches that this machine cannot create.

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What a Serger Cannot Do

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This stitch is used to create a hem and looks like two rows of stitching on the top and a serger, , or overlock, stitch in the back.

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Coverstitch

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A serger can do many things, but it cannot create a straight stitch. This machine is not a replacement for a regular sewing machine.

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Straight stitch

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A serger cannot perform embroidery stitches, this must be done with a separate machine.

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Embroidery

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Danielle Pientka

Danielle, is a stay-at-home mom and do-it-yourself blogger. She was raised in New Hampshire, but settled in Maryland.