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    The Difference Between a Sewing Machine and a Serger

    A lot of people have been asking me, what is the difference between a serger and a sewing machine? I guess I just didn’t realize that wasn’t a common DIY thing. Sergers and Sewing machines complement each other, and they are very similar. However there are a few differences. This article contains affiliate links. For more details please see my full disclosure here.  Definition of a Serger A Serger is also known as an Overlock Machine. You can think of a serger as a type of sewing machine. It binds fabric together with an overlock stitch. That overlock stitch is created with 3 or 4 different threads. Difference between a…