Re: Question for Sewmaster

On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 19:56:59 GMT, Sewmaster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>Joyce Frech wrote:<snip>
>> 
>> Sewmaster, I don't really get what the serger does.  Are you saying
>> that if I make a blouse, I first sew the side seam with a regular
>> machine, and then use the serger to trim the seam and finish it?
>> Does it sew the two pieces together too?  Or can you still press it
>> open.  I'm confused.
>> Joyce
>
>You can do either.
>Let me see if I can simplify.  A serger can stitch the seam,
>cut & trim the fabric sticking out from the seam edge,
>encases the seam edge in thread so it doesn't ravel anymore,
>simultaneously.  *Or* it can be used to just encase the fabric 
>edge in thread.
>
>Yes, you can sew the side seam with a regular machine,
>& finish the pressed-open seam edges with the serger. 
>I do it all the time.
>
>Does that clarify?
>
>Sewmaster

Yes, thank you.  That seems to be quite the machine!  I'll bet it's
great for kids' clothes.

Joyce