3.02 Sergers

Observations Differences 3-5 cones of thread Smaller 1-2 needles Similarities Hand wheel Thread guides Needle Presser foot & lifter Speed controller

What is a serger? Machine that joins 2 layers of fabric to: – Form a seam – Trim away extra SA – Finish the fabric edge Provides a ready-to-wear finish to a home sewn garment Supplement to the Sewing Machine

Functions Can’t do buttonholes, zippers, or embroidery Loopers form stitch by looping thread around needle thread – NO BOBBIN

Knive used to trim off the fabric Thread from right to left Works best with knit fabrics Seam Sealant:best way to finish a serged seam Chaining off: serging off the end of the fabric until a 2-3” thread chain forms – No backstitching

What function of the serger cannot be done with a sewing machine? 1.Baste seam 2.Embroidery 3.Make buttoneholes 4.Trim, sitich, and overcast in one step

When threading the serger from which direction do you start? 1.Right to Left 2.Left to Right 3.Doesn’t matter

What type of fabric is best suited for a french seam? 1.Sheer Fabric 2.Cotton 3.Wool 4.Linen

What seam finish is a good choice for a unlined jacket? 1.Serged 2.Turned-n-stitched 3.Hand Overcasting