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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Trimming, overcasting, and creating a seam all in one-step…a few reasons people started buying sergers almost two decades ago. While a serger was once considered an "industrial" machine, it is undoubtedly a tool for mainstream sewing in the '90's. Stitches that are formed by a serger are very different that those formed by a sewing machine. Needles and loopers work together to form a stitch using as few as 2 or as many as 5 threads. One other unique characteristic of a serger is the capability to create up to 1400 stitches per minute.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sergers are very popular choice for those who enjoy being creative. First of all, the finishes from a serger are identical to those you see in ready-made clothing. Just look inside of something you have purchased to see the thread that wraps the seam. The serged seam and seam finishes make your sewing look very professional. An important factor for many is the time a serger saves. When compared to a sewing machine, the serger can help you get twice as much sewing done![/FONT]
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