Definitions
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- noun sewing A type of
sewing machine designed to produce anoverlock stitch and to cut the fabric as it stitches.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a sewing machine that overcasts the raw edges of a fabric with a V-shaped stitch
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Examples
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I don't really enjoy sewing with knits, either -- even with a serger.
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Included were three industrial sewing machines, one of which was a serger that could do a three stitch security wrap to keep fabric from unraveling at the edge due to repeated washing.
Doreen - III 2010
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I will try them again though when my new serger gets here, double yay and I will definitely buy this book as well.
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My sewing resolution for this year is to learn how to use my serger.
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But really, my list is similar to yours, with the additional question of "With what color is my serger currently threaded?"
What I Think About When I Think About Sewing - A Dress A Day 2010
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Checked out her other designs – looks like someone is going kookoo crazy with the serger.
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You will also need two sewing machines set up -- one for straight stitch, one for double -- plus a serger, if you hope to finish your jeans within a month.
Boing Boing 2008
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If you have a serger, you can just run it right through there.
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Usually I buy them for myself and take them in with my serger!
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You could cut it into lengths and either finish the edges with a serger or a rolled hem, like in this handkerchief tutorial, and make a few beautiful lightweight scarves.
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