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Tell me about Sergers...
I casually mentioned to DH that it would be nice to have a serger, not thinking that he was actually listening. Last night he mentioned that he'd have no problem buying me one.
The more I think about it, the more I realize how little I actually know about sergers. Are they mostly for making clothes? Any information is greatly appreciated!
TIA!
Re: Tell me about Sergers...
I mostly make clothes, so I can't help with what to do with it beyond that, but I LOVE my serger. It cuts my sewing time in half, and the seams not only look more professional, but they're more durable too. If you sew a lot, I don't see how you could go wrong with getting one! My only complaint is that you have to buy 4 spools of thread in each color, so your thread cost is going to go up some.
P.S. I got a Kenmore from Sears and I love it - it works as well as any super-expensive one, IMO. I think it's made by Janome anyway.
Sergers are fantastic! Having one will save you a lot of time and make your projects look much cleaner and more professional, as it finishes the edge for you. It's got a knife blade that cuts the fabric edge, and 4 needles that "overlock" and create a finished edge. Check out the seams on any commercial clothing, they're all serged.
You still need a regular sewing machine, sergers are an additional machine to have rather than a replacement. I got a cheap one thinking I was just trying it out and could upgrade to a more expensive model, but 5 years of some really intense use later it's still working great (Brother 1034 D.) Some of the more expensive borderline-pro models can be very difficult to thread, which might make you not want to use it. Mine is very easy to thread.
Just be sure to clean it frequently, compressed air works best, and oil it after cleaning. Great for clothing projects, really great for any kind of curtains or other projects where you have loooong seams. Get one, you'll wonder how you ever got along without it!
You can use them to do rolled hems...great for tablecloths and napkins, as well as certain clothing, you can sew knits (what I use mine most for), and finishing seams on anything.
There are a lot of other applications. I know that I don't use mine to it's fullest capabilities, but I do use and abuse it, and love it. I have a Juki serger that is close to 15 years old. I have used it far beyond what a home machine should have to endure....it is really a work horse.