2006-11-15 20:59:28 · 2 answers · asked by motogirl 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
A regular sewing machine will usually have only one spool of thread and a bobbin. Modern machines can do lots of stitches apart from straight sewing: zig-zag, buttonholes, decorative stitches, etc.
A serger (or overlocker) usually has 3 spools,and no bobbin. they create an edge to your fabric or seam which stops it fraying. You can also get a 4-spool machine which will give a seam as well as overlocking the edge, these save a lot of time, very good for stretch fabrics!
2006-11-15 21:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A Serger is a sewing machine that overcasts the raw edges of a fabric with a V-shaped stitch. It will cut the material as it sews it together. This is what they use on the bottom of jeans to get the cuff.
2006-11-16 15:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by ebush73 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋