30 Things You Didn't Know a Serger Could Do

A serger machine is a powerful tool for any sewist that can make a huge difference in the quality of your projects and the amount of time it takes you to complete them. But did you know there are a tons of incredible, easy, and unique things you can do with a serger machine?

Here is your Girlfriend's list of 30 amazing things you didn't know a serger could do:

1. Create a rolled hem: A serger can help you create a delicate, rolled hem for any project.
2. Create a flatlock seam: Investing in a serger will allow you to easily create a flatlock seam.
3. Gather fabric to create your own ruffles. 
4. Create ruffles and pleats: A serger can help you craft beautiful ruffles and pleats in your projects.
5. Repair and reinforce fabric: Sergers are great for mending and reinforcing fabric, like the edges of a quilt or the hem of a dress.
6. Sew bags and purses: Sergers can quickly and easily handle the construction of bags and purses.
7. Sew pillows and cushions: Sergers are great for making pillows and cushions.
8. Sew draperies: Sergers can help you make beautiful, professional-looking drapes.
9. Sew leather: A serger can help you sew leather quickly and easily.
10. Create a mock flat felled seam: With a serger, you can easily create a mock flat felled seam.
11. Sew bias tape: A serger can help you quickly sew bias tape around the edges of your project.
12. Sew upholstery: Sergers can help you make beautiful upholstered projects.
13. Sew stretchy fabric: A serger is a great way to sew stretchy fabric, like lycra and spandex.
14. Easily sew on knit fabric: A serger can help you make knit fabric from scratch.
15. Make bias tape: A serger can help you make your own bias tape from fabric scraps.
16. Create a patchwork quilt: Investing in a serger will make it much easier to create a patchwork quilt.
17. Sew blankets: Sergers are perfect for making blankets quickly and easily.
18. Sew ribbons: A serger can help you quickly sew ribbons onto your projects.
19. Sew binding: A serger can help you quickly sew binding around the edges of your project.
20. Sew decorative stitches: Sergers can help you create beautiful decorative stitches.
21. Easily sew on elastic: It's easy to attach elastic using the differential feed feature.
22. Make bias binding: A serger can help you quickly make your own bias binding.
23. Sew bias-tape facings: A serger can help you quickly sew bias-tape facings.
24. Sew baby clothes: Sergers are perfect for quickly sewing baby clothes.
25. Make piping: A serger can help you make piping quickly and easily.
26. Sew bias-tape binding: A serger can help you quickly sew bias-tape binding.
27. Sew over multiple layers of fabric without having to change tension.
28. Sew a blanket stitch: Finish the outside edge of your projects.
29. Make belt loops, purse straps, and lanyards.
30. Install a zipper.

As you can see, serger machines can do a lot more than just make clothing. With a serger, you can quickly and easily make all kinds of projects. Whether you’re looking to make curtains, pillows, quilts, or so much more, a serger can help you get the job done quickly and professionally.