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A serger is a sewing machine that sews and cuts the fabric at the same time. This makes for a neater seam. It is used a lot in professional sewing. Check out the inside seam on most store bought clothes and you will see that there is no extra fabric on the seam.
A serger machine is used to trim the edge of a fabric, and then enclose the seam allowance or edge of the fabric inside a thread casing, all in one step. This "finishes" the edge, preventing a woven fabric from fraying. There are various options that each brand of serger offers, including, but not limited to:
- rolled hem
- gathering for ruffles
- chain stitch
- cover stitch
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What is an overlock machine used for?
If you are referring to an overlock sewing machine, it will cut the edges of the cloth as they are fed through. Also known as a serger.
Where can you get a downloadable manual for white superlock 1934d serger sewing machine?
reference guide for super lock serger s.n 521640/1940 Singer has all the manuals for white machines and a few others. most are free instant PDF copies.
What year was Kenmore sewing machine model 158.161 manufactured?
I bought my 158-12512 in 1980 at Sears in southern Ontario, Canada. I then operated a dressmaking business for almost 10 years, using this machine, one serger and one industrial sewing machine daily. I have now gone through two sergers, sold the industrial, but still have the Kenmore - which is actually waiting on the worktable behind me to finish a large project for the Nursery at my local hospital. I luv this machine, and don't want to ever loose it!! I just realized that I've worked this lil machine for 33 years, and it still purrs. Hope this helps.
How do you sew up a hole in the middle of the seam of a cotton tshirt without making it look terribly bad?
Flip it inside out and over stitch the hole, flip it back and iron it. If you have a serger or a friend with a serger, using the seamline, start about an inch above the hole and serge down to about an inch below the hole. Try to run the extra threads at both ends back inside the new seam, using a blunt embriodery needle; or tie a knot close to the start/finish of the new seam.
Do you spell sewing machine or sowing machine?
sewing machine:) A sewing machine uses thread to fasten fabric together. A sowing machine plants seeds.
