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samroberts01 01-19-2010 06:30 PM

Ok so I have been wondering and wondering, what exactly is a surger and what do you use it for?

crashnquilt 01-19-2010 06:39 PM

A serger is a machine that uses from 2 up to 8 threads that sews, trims and overcast seams at one time. Most common serger is a 4 thread serger. This is a great machine for sewing knits and fabrics that ravel easily. I hope this answers your question. If you need more information, please let us know.

samroberts01 01-19-2010 06:41 PM

Ahh... so it keeps your seams so they dont unravel?

sewjoyce 01-19-2010 06:43 PM


Originally Posted by samroberts01
Ahh... so it keeps your seams so they dont unravel?

Yep...look inside your t-shirt/sweatshirt. See those seams? Those are made with a serger. Neat, huh?? :D

mtnmama 01-19-2010 06:48 PM

I did not know what a serger was either until my son's wedding. My future daughter in law purchased a couple of bolts of heavy white cotton fabric. After the wedding shower we all made umpteen table cloths and napkins with the serger. It cuts, sews and finished the edges of the fabric all at once. It was an amazing thing.

samroberts01 01-19-2010 06:58 PM

Wow that is awesome! Thanks for the info I am glad I got the courage to finally ask lol!

sewjoyce 01-19-2010 07:15 PM


Originally Posted by samroberts01
Wow that is awesome! Thanks for the info I am glad I got the courage to finally ask lol!

You can ask us ANYTHING! :lol:

samroberts01 01-19-2010 07:19 PM

I am learning so much on here because of all of you!

Lneal 01-19-2010 07:25 PM

There is no stupid question here and so glad you asked about the serger. Thats how we all learn. Keep the questions coming!!

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter 01-19-2010 07:43 PM

Sergers make GREAT seams. In clothing, the finished garment looks wonderful. That being said, DO NOT make a mistake.


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