You use a serger to hold down seams.
If you do not have a serger you can use a zig-zag stitch over the edge of the fabric.
Any type of garment can be sewn together using a Brother Serger machine, but linens, expensive formal fabrics and fabric with stretch really benefit from a Serger. Sewing with a Brother Serger allows you to make cleaner-looking seams and hems.
Sewing with Nancy - 1983 Serger Crochet was released on: USA: 23 September 2007
It was during the 1980's I am certain. I got my Master's degree in fashion design. The only sergers that were available at that time for the home-sew market was a homely little serger made by Babylock. People that had them liked them. None of my fellow grads students had one, but we were all interested. The first serger that I bought was a White 534 in 1987. (I still have the receipt and I still have the serger. It works great!) I remember that it had been out a little while before that. I can't remember how long. It was listed as the best serger on the market in consumer reports for something like 15-20 years. The 534 was the first easy to thread serger for the home market and was definitely that top serger of its time. Mine will not stop. It is amazing!
Made in Taiwan.
The main differences between an overlock machine and a serger are that an overlock machine typically has fewer features and is used for basic stitching and finishing edges, while a serger is more advanced and can perform a variety of stitches, including decorative ones. Additionally, a serger usually has multiple threads and blades for trimming fabric, giving a more professional finish to the edges.
The Happy Lock serger model UHTJ1867 was manufactured in 1998. Happy Lock is known for producing a range of sewing machines, including this particular serger model. If you need more specific information about its features or capabilities, feel free to ask!
Simplicity
A Baby Lock Serger is a sewing machine sometimes known as an "overlocker". These machines actually trim the edge of the fabric as they stitch giving a professional finish.
You can find these machines used or new. The most readily available location for purchasing these currently is amazon. The Brother 1034D is a very commonly used Serger.
Yes, overlock and serger are essentially the same thing. They both refer to a type of sewing machine that trims the fabric edge and overcasts the raw edges to prevent fraying.
A serger is used to trim and finish raw edges of fabric, while a coverstitch machine is used to create professional-looking hems and decorative stitching on garments.