Originally Posted by sewcrafty
Originally Posted by Grama Lehr
Originally Posted by sewcrafty
This is just a question! I have a 6600 and can do blindhem, overcasting, etc. Except for the material cutting on the machine, can you explain the difference to me. I'm trying to visualize and see if I need one of these. :-D
You should stop by a shop and demo a serger. It really depends on how much you sew. I do more clothing than I do quilting, so for me, it's a huge time saver. But, I know people that own one and never use it. My sewing machine is on my left, the serger is on the right. I use both of them all of the time. It really depends on the project. ;-)
I know................clear as mud! I own several size irons too! Different ones for different things, same principal!
Alright, besides the cutting function, how is it different than an overcast stitch on a sewing machine?
It's probably the same, but my serger goes much faster than my sewing machine can. Without the cutter, you need to make sure you're feeding the fabric in right so you don't get folded fabric underneath or not enough fabric while you're stitching.
http://berninausa.com/product_overview-n5-sUS.html or
http://janome.com/index.cfm/Machines/Sergers
I use mine primarily for serging the edge of fabric before washing it. It makes a huge difference if your fabric isn't all wound up in loose threads in the washer or dryer.