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Knowledge Lab Serger Machine

This is a guide that provides information on how to use the serger machine in the Knowledge Lab.

What is a Serger?

The Knowledge Lab has a Bernette b64 Airlock serger sewing machine that is available to use by appointment. A serger sewing machine, also called an overlock machine, is a type of machine that uses multiple threads (usually 3 or 4 threads) to seam fabric together while also covering the raw edges. The various serger stitches are extremely versatile, as they can be used for decoration, reinforcement, or construction of garments, bags, home decor, costumes, quilting and more. It makes professional, durable seams and hems and can easily handle jersey or stretchy fabric and woven fabrics.

The bernette b64 airlock serger machine

Examples of Serger Stitches

4-Thread Overlock Stitch 

example of 4 thread overlock stitch on a strip of fabric

3-Thread Overlock Stitch

example of 3-thread overlock stitch on a strip of fabric

2-Thread Flatlock Stitch. 

example of 2-thread flatlock stitch on a strip of gray fabric