Do you Serge before or after sewing?

Sew first, then serge: I think this would be a good place to start if you’re a serger noob. A serger does take some adjustment when sewing. Because the machine cuts the seam allowance off as you sew, you’ve got a lot less room for error. I sew first when I’m assembling awkward seams.

Can you Serge on a sewing machine?

Ideally, you’d have a serger for that, but sergers are expensive, specialized sewing machines, and you might not be able to get one right away. Instead, you could use an overlock foot with your sewing machine to give your pieces a faux-serged finish.

Is overcasting the same as overlocking?

Overlocking on your sewing machine The overedge foot is also known as an overcast foot, or an overlocking foot. Essentially it allows thread to wrap around the edge of the fabric to prevent unraveling.

Is a serger and overlocker the same thing?

A serger and an overlocker are different names for the same machine. Americans generally refer to these as sergers, and nearly everyone else refers to them as overlockers. A serger performs an overlocking stitch, which is really more like knitting than sewing.

Can a serger hem?

If you own a serger or have access to one, it can be extremely useful to you in the hemming process. A serger creates a cleanly hemmed edge in one single step, so it’s faster than most traditional hems.

What does a reverse stitch do?

Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. With reverse stitches, the stitching is sewn in the opposite direction. When any of the following stitches is selected, pressing. (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) will sew reverse stitches.

Is backstitching necessary?

You can backstitch when stay stitching, but it may not be necessary because these stay stitches will be caught in the seam allowance and they are unlikely to unravel. These stitches are also frequently caught in another seam, which will also prevent these stitches from unravelling.