Is there a way to use a regular sewing machine to do serging?
I have always wanted a serger but have not had the money to spend on one. Is there a foot or attachment for a regular machine that will allow one to serge?
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You can use an overcast stitch to finish an edge similar, but it will not cut off the selvage.
Someone posted a neat machine that was a sewing machine on one side and a serger on the other here, about a month or two ago. I've never seen that before! I'm not sure what your budget is, but you could watch Craigslist or mine is from a sale at Hancocks, its a Janome and was $199. It works really well, I use it in construction of children's clothes, cloth diapers, towels, etc. |
Some machines have an attachment that cuts as it sews. They are called "sidecutters".
Dayle |
Gooc question, I have wondered the same thing, I do not have a serger either. Never thought I could justify spending more and then not using it all that much.
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Originally Posted by Daylesewblessed
(Post 4918207)
Some machines have an attachment that cuts as it sews. They are called "sidecutters".
Dayle |
I don't have one so I can't tell you if they work
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Back in the 70's when I was sewing clothes for my kids I just sewed a regular seam, then trimmed the seams and then did an overcast stitch. It wasn't that much extra work, either.
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Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
(Post 4919070)
Yes brothers and babylocks have sidecutter feet for the overcast stitches, that are similar, but the strength is still not that of a serger but if you don't want to invest the money in one it is a cheaper alternative
The only complaint i had was that it didn't cut as smooth as my serger, that could have been the fabric or the blade. |
You won't get the best finish with a sidecutter...I would recommend saving your money and getting a used serger.
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My mom has two that fit her Nicchi machine I wonder if they will work on one of my machines.
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