blzzrdqueen

I'm not even sure if I know what a serger is, but I saw an ad for a sewing cabinet and it had both machines on it, so it got me wondering.

Maride

If you turn your clothes inside out, that stitch that seals the seams, is done by a serger. Some sewing machines can serge too, but not very well because a serger has a blade that cuts the edge of the seam seam right before it sews it. It prevent your seams from fraying.

Maria

Ducky

A serger uses more than one spool of thread. Actually, they're cones. Mine has four. A serger primarily is used for overcast stitching. It cuts the edge and does an overcast. If you look at the hem of a tee shirt, you'll see the kind of stitch. I love mine, but only really use it for regular sewing, not quilting (though, I've heard you can do that).

littlehud

I used to sew on a serger in a sewing factory. It sews a seam and finishes it at the same time. It also cuts off any excess fabric. It keeps the seam from fraying.

grannypjb

The serger is the best thing since sliced bread. I do sewing for the public and I have three (3) sergers. One has black, one white and one neutral. But I have a box of cones with all colors as I also do weddings and need the colors for bridesmaids.

They sure make things easy when you have to shorten a pair of slacks, dress, etc. Finishes the edge perfect.