What is the Difference Between a Serger and a Sewing Machine?

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Are you wondering what a serger is, and if you need one? This video covers the differences between a serger (or overlock machine) and a sewing machine, and explain why you DON'T need one - but you might want one!
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@aaaa9r 2 года назад

This was the only video I could came across that explained the differences between a serger and a sewing machine very clearly. I'm getting into making my own clothes, and I thought that a serger could do everything a sewing machine does and even more. Turns out a sewing machine is still needed because it can sew far away from the edge of the fabric, whereas a serger can't. So, a sewing machine is basically the most basic machine I would need, and then I can get a serger. Thank you so much!

@SewPDF 2 года назад

You're very welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!

@geraldinefields1730 9 месяцев назад

Newly subscribed. Now binge watching all videos. Thank you for answering my questions about sergers.

@SewPDF 9 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you! So glad I could help :)

@serenaprendergast8750 Месяц назад

You answered all the questions I had and didn’t even know I had! Thank you for this very helpful video 🌸

@SewPDF Месяц назад

You're so welcome!

@Tiabobia17 21 час назад

I love 3 tier skirts with the seems out. That would need a clean professional seem, correct? Something a normal sewing machine couldn’t give me? Or is there a stitch I’m not visualizing? New to sewing 🧵! Thanks

@sistersrus2 6 месяцев назад

Excellent explanation of a serger. Thank you

@SewPDF 6 месяцев назад

Glad it helped!

@sharonbrown111 8 дней назад

Excellent 😊

@SewPDF 8 дней назад

Thanks for watching!

@katinabotten 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Great tutorial

@SewPDF 2 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@mandogrogurescuedogs Год назад

Thank you! Great video

@SewPDF Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@lesterabram5546 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the info. Awesome 👌.

@SewPDF 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@evunee Год назад

Thank you!

@SewPDF Год назад

You're welcome!

@bennog.2338 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!!

@SewPDF 9 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@rubencampos1873 7 месяцев назад

Great Video

@SewPDF 7 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@rubencampos1873 7 месяцев назад

Ordered a Serger today @@SewPDF

@Bassbarbie Год назад

Very useful, thank you. My sewing machine has broken. I have an old one that does straight stitch only, so was wondering if this might be a good addition since mostly I only use zig zag plus straight stitch. I think I still need a sewing machine after all as I do need to do zig zag away from the edge.

@SewPDF Год назад

Glad it helped!

@barbaranewman2977 7 месяцев назад

You cannot do a top stitch with a serger but you can definitely do a zipper and blind hem or rolled hem and flat lock stitch to join fabric with the serger. The serger can also be used with 2 threads besides the 3 and 4 threads you mention.

@SewPDF 7 месяцев назад

You are right. This was intended to be a basic overview for beginners, so I did not go into detail about some of the other stitches it can do. I do think most zippers require top stitching, so while you could technically install one with a serger (if you skipped the top stitching), it would be much easier with a sewing machine and in most cases it would have a nicer finish. And while there are hemming options, I would not recommend them for a beginner.

@savedbychrist504 Год назад

Hi! I’m a total beginner sewer, but am in love with it already. I’m starting to take some sewing classes at my local sewing studio, and I watch many videos and have done some little fun projects on my sewing machine. However my ultimate goal is to be able to sew my own clothes, alter clothes, etc. So I really would like to get a serger. If I’m going to put money into buying a serger, what do you recommend? Do I buy the basic Brother serger? Or do you recommend investing in a higher-level one? I’m not planning on doing quantity, it’s just for personal use, but I plan on sewing for many years to come! Thanks for any suggestions!

@SewPDF Год назад

Hi - I only have experience with Janome sergers (which I love!) but I have heard good things about the Brother sergers, they seem to be much better value than the entry level Brother sewing machines (which I would not recommend). Generally though, you do get what you pay for with sewing machines and sergers, and more expensive machines are usually more durable and less finicky.

@preshdoug8659 11 месяцев назад

Great video! Would you use a serger or sewing machine for making sweatpants?

@SewPDF 11 месяцев назад

I would use a serger because it is faster, but sweatpants could be made on a sewing machine too :)

@sarinsahil 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! I have Singer 4423 machine. What's the best that I can do with it alter T Shirts and Pants that have stretch material? What settings do you recommend? Thank you :)

@SewPDF 9 месяцев назад

I can't help with advice on specific machines, but I do have a video that talks about the common settings on machines that can help with sewing stretch fabrics - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_ea7gT90r7w.htmlsi=7ONthZJvofqmN6De

@StanPeade Год назад

The purpose: I always thought the overlock stitch was meant to allow flexibility of the seam of stretchy knit fabrics, like on rugby shirts, polos, and tees. I thought this because this is the type of stitch I tend to see inside the side seams of those types of shirts, whereas I tend to see a pair of straight stitches on denim and other stiffer fabrics. Was I incorrect? Can I go ahead and use a straight stitch to tailor my knit-fabric shirts?

@SewPDF Год назад

Sergers do work very well for creating stretchy seams, yes, but their main purpose is finishing the seams. When sewing stretchy knit fabrics on a regular sewing machine, you need to use a stretch stitch (not a regular straight stitch) - in this video I go over the different kinds of stretch stitches that you can use: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Fk604ObY7Xs.html

@Lokelaniscreations Год назад

Hi I’m thinking of investing in an serger for my Scrunchies. What would you suggest? Would it be good? I’ve got a sewing machine and very use to it but I find myself spending extra time cutting off fraying fabrics, or re-sewing parts of opening gaps. Please let me know 🥰

@SewPDF Год назад

Personally I'm not sure I would use one for scrunchies - it makes the seams more bulky and it doesn't really save any time on a small fully enclosed item like that. You can use pinking shears to cut your fabric to reduce the fraying.

@Lokelaniscreations Год назад

@@SewPDF thank you for that yeah after seeing a few videos of Scrunchies made with a serger it seemed to flattened the Scrunchies because of the bulk look along the seams. Glad I asked and did some research before investing in one 😊

@fineline111 7 месяцев назад

In order to stitch together an one-piece swimsuit, what would I need - a serger or a sewing machine?

@SewPDF 7 месяцев назад

The vast majority of projects will need a sewing machine, and a swimsuit is definitely one of them. Sergers cannot hem or topstitch. You can get away with making something like a sweatshirt or joggers completely on a serger, but not much else. It's designed to be used only for seams, in combination with a sewing machine.

@bennog.2338 9 месяцев назад

Can I do also stretchy material, as I struggle endless.... 😢

@SewPDF 9 месяцев назад

Yes, sergers are perfect for sewing seams on stretchy material! You will still need to hem on a regular machine though. Check out our video on hemming stretchy fabrics for help.