| Aside from the sewing machine that you can buy in | | | | two sewing machine manufacturing titans hold the title |
| any local market, a serger can be a great tool for | | | | for durability and functionality among others. Listed |
| those into the craft. A serger, or casually termed as an | | | | below are some of the popular models distributed by |
| overlock, is quite similar to sewing machines yet very | | | | these two companies, as well as its specifications, |
| useful for piecing two fabrics together and other | | | | functions and price ranges: |
| functions such as rolled hems, adding cords, attaching | | | | Singer QUANTUMLOCK 14T967DC has an automatic |
| laces, sequins, beads and other embellishments are | | | | self adjusting tension system that is designed for |
| made possible. | | | | heavy duty serging/overlocking performance. It can |
| Sergers specialize in straight seams and hems, | | | | accommodate a maximum of 5-thread capability. It |
| especially those found in tablecloths, clothing and | | | | has a capability to perform chain-stitches, rolled hems |
| curtains. It lacks the basic intricacy of sewing machines, | | | | and flat-lock stitches. The price ranges from $550 to |
| yet its ability to go over 1000 stitches per minute | | | | $600. |
| makes it fast and convenient for a professional | | | | Singer CG-754 has the capability to reach a total of |
| seamstress. | | | | SPM with a maximum of 4-thread capacity. It is |
| Romina Abrigo Editor of the "Sewing Machines For | | | | capable of 6-stitches as well as a high-presser foot |
| Sale" website -- -- pointed out; | | | | lifter. It has a built-in rolled hem feature and has a price |
| "…Sergers are in a category all by themselves and | | | | of $250. |
| work hand-in-hand with your basic sewing machine. It | | | | Brother 1034D Serger costs around $240 - $300 and |
| lacks the intricacy and flexibility of a normal sewing | | | | is considered cheap for a serger unit. It has a 2/3/4 |
| machine, especially when it comes to curve stitching | | | | thread overlock feature and can go up to 1300 |
| and design/pattern stitches. So before you consider | | | | stitches per minute. It can accommodate up to 4 |
| buying a serger, you better make sure you really need | | | | different needles as with the thread used. |
| one…" Adder Romina Abrigo | | | | Brother 3034D Segver by Brother can accommodate |
| Things to consider before buying a serger | | | | up to 4 threads and can create precise seam finishes |
| Before you consider purchasing a serger for your | | | | with any known fabrics. It has 2 needles which has a |
| profession, you need to look into a couple factors that | | | | total stitching speed of 1300 per minute. It has snap-on |
| will determine your decision in purchasing one: 1) Ease | | | | presser foot attachments as well as a built-in foot |
| of use and functionality, 2) Cost, since serger units are | | | | pressure and is available for a price of $210 -$250. |
| quite expensive especially with more accessories, 3) | | | | Brother V61-95-5 is a 6-thread 3-needle high |
| and type of sewing or stitching used. | | | | performance serger which costs a huge sum of |
| Once you have made up your mind regarding the | | | | $2000. This unit has a high speed sewing capability of |
| need of a serger in your profession, then its time to go | | | | 7,500 SPM and creates attractive and accurate |
| shopping. | | | | seams from start to finish. Well known for its capability |
| Different sergers on the market today | | | | for not damaging the fabric during sewing, this machine |
| When you are out trying to look for the perfect unit for | | | | is self-sustaining with built-in cooling and lubricating |
| your serging needs, you might notice that most models | | | | functions. |
| are tagged with brands like Singer and Brother. These | | | | |