Comments on: tutorial: rethreading a serger (interlocker)

By: Esther

Esther — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:58:28 +0000

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.

By: keyka

keyka — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:00:30 +0000

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.

By: Simone

Simone — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:46:35 +0000

In New Zealand its called an overlocker.. I always thought “Serger” was a brand name??

By: Hoppo Bumpo

Hoppo Bumpo — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:19:21 +0000

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!

By: lucykate crafts...

lucykate crafts... — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:05:36 +0000

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!

By: Francesca

Francesca — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:48:29 +0000

He he… in Italy it’s “Taglia & Cuci” – Cut&Sew…