{"id":2768,"date":"2016-01-26T18:14:16","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T00:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lucyssewinglab.com\/?p=2768"},"modified":"2016-01-26T18:14:16","modified_gmt":"2016-01-27T00:14:16","slug":"serger-or-overlock-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lucyssewinglab.com\/?p=2768","title":{"rendered":"Serger or Overlock Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s so confusing, which should I buy? \u00a0The Serger or Overlock machine, which one do I need most? It’s a hard decision, both do basically the same thing. They perform finishing stitches.\u00a0\u00a0A serger\u00a0<\/a>performs one task perfectly\u2013overlocking, cutting and finishing seams in one step.<\/p>\n

The real difference is with the make and model of the serger. \u00a0Some have 8 spools of thread. \u00a0WOW how confused can one person be? From what I have been told the number of spools increase the number of stitches the machine is capable of doing. On that note the serger handles knits superbly.<\/p>\n

An overlock describes it’s main use, to finish edges with the overlock stitch. They have fewer spools of thread, and less decorative stitches. It does not have a cutting attachment.
\nhere<\/a>\u00a0they are having a discussion about the differences and the ones they prefer most. \u00a0If you don’t care about people’s opinion, I found a great blogger who explains the machines very well. Over at SergerPro<\/a>\u00a0they advise finding a serger easy enough for anyone to manipulate. \u00a0I agree whole heartedly!! \u00a0Automatic or color-coded features are recommended for threading. Of course I’m a penny pincher and I would choose the cheapest one on the market.<\/p>\n