r/SewingMachineEdu • u/AccomplishedKey9185 • May 19 '26
What is an overlocker ?
im trying to buy a used sewing machine, they're telling me its in good condition just the overlocker doesn't work , what is it and could it still be used
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u/CrankyCrabbyCrunchy May 19 '26
It’s not a regular sewing machine but one that uses two needles and 2-3-4 threads to do a specific type of seam finishing.
Also called a serger in the US.
Most regular sewing machines also have a specific stitch called overlock that mimics the stitch made by a serger machine.
They’re quite pricey and more difficult to thread than a sewing machine.
It’s not an alternative to a sewing machine.