Whats the difference between a sewing machine and a sewing serger?

Answer 1

http://www.simplicitysewing.com/help/FAQ/?FAQ=7
"A serger sews the seam, trims the seam allowance and overcasts the fabric edge in one step. It provides a professional finish that is comparable to ready-to-wear. It sews at almost twice the speed of a conventional sewing machine, saving sewing time. It does not replace a sewing machine but you can do 75-90% of your sewing on a serger."

Answer 2

A serger is designed mainly for one or two functions, but it's for sewers that have pretty much mastered the concepts of the craft, and if you are making garments and dresses. If you notice on your clothing the stitches that go over the sewing to give a better lock on it, and it won't unravel, and it's faster than going over it a few times than with a sewing machine. So if you're a beginner in sewing, then I would hold off on investing in one of these until you start getting good enough, because a serger is more complicated in the way it looks as well as how you thread it because it takes 3-4 big spools of thread to do a serging job. But you need to get a basic sewing machine, nothing too fancy yet, and go from there. I would recommend taking some classes if available, or you can look in the classifieds, or even when you go to the fabric store, there are pleanty of instructors or seamstresses that leave their numbers for people that want something made or to teach someone. You can get a decent sewing machine for 90-130 bucks. Singer, and brother are good brands and they are easy to follow. You can always go on ebay. I found my first sewing machine there brand spanking new for 65 bucks!!! So don't spend a lot of money on your first machine, but if you buy it used, make sure it has the manual because that's very important to have. And if you're beginning you don't need to spend a lot on a machine because you need to get a lot of supplies like scissors, pins, needles, needles for the machine, patterns, fabric, rulers, and so on. But good luck on your new hobby!

Answer 3

A serger is a specialized type of sewing machine that overcasts the raw edges of fabric. It is a companion to a regular sewing machine for more advanced users.

Answer 4

A serger sewing machine is what you would use to sew T shirts or other knit fabics with stretchy seams. They generally use three or more threads. They will also sew seams with a finish over the cut edges.

Answer 5

A serger is used to finish hem edges. For example, if you look at the edge of dress pants (on the inside), you'll see that it has a twisty looking finishing. That was done with a serger.

Answer 6

A serger uses several spools of thread at once and you never need to make a hem. Notice on store bought clothes the hems that are not really hemmed but "finished". This is done with a serger. It is what is used to make clothing professionally.

Answer 7

Sowing machie
1-Any machine that uses a needle or needles to form a stitch by interlocking or interlooping threads through the fabric. Lockstitch sewing machines use a hook and a bobbin thread to form the stitch. Chainstitch, overedge, and safety stitch machines use a looper to form stitches. Blindstitch and some buttonsewers and buttonhole machines use a spreader to form stitches.
2-a manual or automated machine used for sewing.

Sewing serger
1-a sewing machine that overcasts the raw edges of a fabric with a V-shaped stitch

Answer 8

a serger uses several lines of thread at once to bnd edges....like a t-shirt edge, so there isn't a raw edge. Or the sleeve of a t-shirt, that's a serger seam.