Sergers are wonderful machines that can do a variety of sewing tasks... not all sewing tasks but many unique to a serger. There are many commonly asked questions by people who sew but have never sewn on a serger or overlock machine. Learn and become an educated consumer about sergers, the number of threads a serger uses and explore serger options before you buy a serger.
Understanding a Serger or Overlocking Sewing Machine - Serger FAQ
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
You aren't the first person to have questions about what a serger is and what it does. This article is aimed at answering all of your questions about understanding a serger or overlock sewing machine.
Serger Stitches - Stitches that are Sewn With a Serger or Overlock Machine
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
You are considering a serger and want to understand what all the options are before you buy a serger. These images will show you exactly what can be done and how many threads are required to achieve that stitch.
Ways to End a Serger Seam to Prevent Unraveling
A serger does not back stitch to anchor the stitches. Options to prevent a serged seam from unraveling are explored here.
