June 18th, 2008
tutorial: rethreading a serger (interlocker)
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Can anyone explain why it’s called a serger in America? In Australia it’s called an overlocker….what’s it called where you are?
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Can anyone explain why it’s called a serger in America? In Australia it’s called an overlocker….what’s it called where you are?
June 18th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
He he… in Italy it’s “Taglia & Cuci” – Cut&Sew…
June 18th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
in the uk it’s an overlocker too, in fact, when i started reading craft blogs and came across the term ‘serger’ i had to look it up to see what it was!
June 18th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Great tutorial – that’s an excellent tip. Who ever wants to rethread from scratch?! Could be wrong, but I think “serger” refers directly to the type of sewing machine, whereas “overlocker” refers to the type of stitch it produces (ie. overlock stitch). All one and the same though!
June 19th, 2008 at 5:46 am
In New Zealand its called an overlocker.. I always thought “Serger” was a brand name??
June 19th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Good question! I had to go look it up. Apparently the definition of serge is to overcast (the raw edges of a fabric) to prevent unraveling. I think they used to called them overlockers or overlock machines here in the US too. Someone probably decided the word serger sounds more intriguing and would help sell more machines.
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:58 pm
In Switzerland it was always called overlocker. I had to look up the word “serger” as well…
Great machine especially for very thin fabric!! Great to sew together linings too! The first to sell them here was BERNINA(Swiss company), at least I think so….
I’ve got mine 14 years ago and it’s still working perfect.