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Unlike a sewing machine, sergers can handle up to five threads simultaneously. The threads are interlaced with each other to create highly elastic seams, which is necessary when sewing knitted fabrics, jersey and all types of elastic fabrics. A serger and an overlocker are different names for the same machine.
Professional overlocking of seams at the fabric edge
Quick, professional and durable finishing
Perfect machine for stretchy and woven fabrics
Excellent for fine hems in delicate silk or satin fabrics
Cuts and sews heavy linen, fleece, and denim fabric
Stitches flat and even seams and hems with differential feed
Ruffles and gathers perfectly with differential feed
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OVERLOCKER/COVERSTITCH COMBO
Seams sewn on a serger are not only neat and professional, but they also do not fray. They stay flat, and the fabric edges remain firmly bound even after washing. Sergers offer efficient sewing, and they enable users to achieve a perfect-looking result for their home-sewn items. Sergers can also be used creatively in other ways. For example, decorative threads can be used to create beautiful contrast elements using different types of stitches, such as on flatlock seams, hems or edges.
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The creative application possibilities of a serger go far beyond sewing and overcasting.
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Why do I need a serger?
Of course, there are many reasons for purchasing a serger. Here are the most important ones at a glance:
- Professional overcasting of fabric edges
- It's quick and easy to achieve perfect results
- Ideal for knitted, stretch and woven fabrics
- Perfect for delicate silk or satin fabrics
- Also sews heavy linen, fleece and denim fabrics
- Differential feed for pucker-free seams or for gathering and ruffling
Can a beginner thread a serger?
Threading the looper on a BERNINA serger is quick and easy with the help of the automatic lower looper threading mechanism. Plus the manual needle threader simplifies the needle threading. Color-coded thread paths are provided to help you. There are also various BERNINA tutorials that provide step-by-step guidance on how to thread the serger. There is therefore no reason to be unsure about using a serger as a beginner. Once you have threaded it a few times, it quickly becomes second nature.
Additional trick: You can tie the ends of the new thread onto the already threaded yarns directly above the thread holder and pull them through, which is what the pros do!
What's the difference between a serger and a coverstitch machine?
Sergers (unless it is a combined model) do not have either coverstitch or chain stitch. However, with these two types of stitch, your clothes can look even more professional! Coverstitch is a flat hem that overcasts the edge of the fabric while remaining elastic and flat. Coverstitch can also be used as a flat joining seam if a seam has direct contact with the skin and should not rub against the skin, for example in swimwear, underwear, sportswear or pajamas. Coverstitch allows you to create these perfect flat joining seams for the highest comfort in a flash.
What is an overlocker/coverstitch combo?
If you choose an Overlock/Coverstitch machine as a combined model, then you have all stitches in one machine.
The biggest advantage here is that the chain stitch together with the 3-thread overlock stitch creates a 5-thread safety seam, which is ideal for woven fabrics and home textiles. A combination machine therefore has three functions: You can sew overlock stitches, coverstitches and combination stitches!
Depending on whether you want to sew overlock or coverstitches/chain stitches, the combined machine is set up for the specific function before sewing, which takes some time. However, as time is precious, most creative people who have enough space tend to consider buying a dedicated coverstitch machine so that their "fleet" of equipment, including a serger and sewing machin
What does differential feed mean?
When sewing on a BERNINA serger, you can enjoy a high level of comfort.
For example, the infinitely variable differential feed is an excellent feature. You can use it to achieve beautiful, pucker-free seams on knitted fabrics and prevent unwanted gathering of seams on fine fabric.
The differential feed is probably one of the best features of a serger and the most significant difference to a sewing machine. Two feed dogs, which are independent of each other and arranged one behind the other, feed the fabric and "push" or "pull" it under the presser foot. This either stretches or holds back the fabric during feeding, depending on the setting, keeping the seam or hem nice and flat. For general sewing on a serger, the two feed dogs are set in a ratio of 1:1, which means that both feed dogs feed the fabric at the same speed.