Fashion II Review - CA MP2

There are markings on the Serger to indicate the distance for seam allowance. The Standard seam allowance on a commercial pattern is? 

• 5/8"

• 1/2"

• 1/3"

• 1/4"

This part of the serger moves the fabric under the presser foot.

• thread guides

• stitch finger

• feed dog

• presser foot

Which is not one of the three main functions of a serger?

• Join two layers of fabric to form a seam.

• trim away excess seam allowance width

• overcast fabric edges.

• make buttonholes

The overlock stitch is the core stitch of any serger consisting of 3 to 5 thread stitches.

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Unlike a conventional sewing machine which creates stitches by interlocking bobbin and needle threads, a serger loops thread around the needle thread, encasing the fabric edge.

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A Serger uses two, three, four, or five cones of thread depending on the model.

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Loopers are part of the Serger that form the stitch.

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The Serger knives trim seam allowances as stitches are formed.

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Serger threads are generally lighter than regular sewing threads.

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The left and right needles are difficult to thread on the serger.

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