Serger and regular machine in one
#1
Does anyone have or seen a sewing machine with a serger in it? A friend of mine (who is new to sewing) said another firend has a machine with a serger built in. I've never heard of this invention. What brand might this be? I've been sewing for 50+ years. Am I out of step?
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I know Bernina sells a cutting attachment for their sewing machines that would make it act something like a serger, but still wouldn't have the four or five threads that a serger does. It apparently cuts the fabric just at the edge where the right side of the stitch falls. But of course it's a very expensive accessory and for the price I could have an actual low-end serger!
#3
HSN was selling a machine recently that they said acted like a serger. It was just as described above - a special foot that trimmed the excess fabric. The stitching was the regular overcast stitch from the sewing machine.
Years ago, I bought a similar attachment for my Kenmore. It wasn't terribly expensive but I was never really satisfied with its performance.
Years ago, I bought a similar attachment for my Kenmore. It wasn't terribly expensive but I was never really satisfied with its performance.
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