Serger

Quick meaning: Serger is a noun meaning (sewing) A type of sewing machine designed to produce an overlock stitch and to cut the fabric as it stitches.

Meaning

(sewing) A type of sewing machine designed to produce an overlock stitch and to cut the fabric as it stitches.

Example Sentences

With that, Mikhail sat down to place spools of thread on the serger, studying the directions and clearly dismissing her.

If you have a serger, you can use it to finish fabric edges so they don't ravel, but the zigzag stitch on your regular machine works well, too.

If using a serger instead of a sewing machine, remember to eliminate or otherwise take into account the seam allowances given to each pattern, or you may end up with a larger pillow than expected.[…]Sergers, which create a series of overlapping stitches on the actual edge of the fabric, cutting away the excess, do not require seam allowances.

Word Forms

• sergers

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overlocker, overedger, sewing machine, overseamer, hemmer, seamer.

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