20+ Things You Didn't Know a Serger Could Do

When you think of a serger, you probably immediately think of clothing! Although garment sewing is widely done on a serger, we are here to tell you that sergers can accomplish so much more! We've compiled a list of 20+ things that you may not have known that you can do on a serger. Let's dive right in!

Here's your Girlfriend's list of 20+ amazing things you didn't know a serger could do:

1. 4-Thread Overlock Stitch (You'll see this on the inside of most clothing items!)
   
   
   
   
2. Create a rolled hem.
   
   
   
   
3. Sew a blanket stitch seam.
   
   
   
   
4. Gather fabric to create your own ruffles. 
   
   
   
   
5. Install a zipper.
   
   
   
   
6. Attach binding.
   
   
   
   
7. Easily sew around curves.
   
   
   
   
8. Sew a crocheted edge to any project.
   
   
   
   
9. Create your own piping.
   
   
   
   
10. Add a beaded trim.
    
    
    
    
11. Create rolled edge pintucks.
    
    
    
    
12. Create and attach double fold bias binding.
    
    
    
    
13. Piece quilt blocks together.
    
    
    
    
14. Create a rolled hem on delicate fabrics.
    
    
    
    
15. Create a "lettuce" edge.
    
    
    
    
16. Create wired edge ribbon.
    
    
    
    
17. On select Baby Lock sergers, you can create a wave stitch!
    
    
    
    
18. Make belt loops, purse straps, and lanyards.
    
    
    
    
19. On select Baby Lock sergers, you can air thread your needles!
    
    
    
    
20. Sew on elastic.
    
    
    
    
21. On select Baby Lock sergers... check out the air threading feature of the loopers!
    
    

As you can see, sergers can do a lot more than just make clothing! With a serger, you can quickly and easily make all kinds of projects. 

Looking for more inspiration on what you can do on a serger? Check out our Serger Smart private Facebook group found here!

Interested in bringing home a serger? Let the Girlfriends help you with that! You can find our list of sergers available for purchase online here!

Do you have further questions? Schedule a FREE one-on-one call with a machine expert! Now is YOUR time to ask any questions you might have when it comes to sergers... pressure-free! Click here to schedule!

Or give us a call at 435-213-3229 and one of our machine experts would be happy to talk you through those!