Garment & Textile · Stitch
Stitch — Overlock / Serger
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US/stɪʧ — ˈoʊvərˌlɑk serger/UK/stɪʧ — ˈəʊvəˌlɒk sege/
Stitch using 2–5 threads that wraps raw edge — trims and finishes simultaneously.
Origin
Global
Era
Modern
Also known as
Serger, Merrow
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Industrialist View
4-thread (514) is universal. 3-thread (504) for rolled hem. 5-thread (516) on denim.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Differential feed prevents waves on knits. Knife replaceable.
Construction & Use
Also called 'merrow' after Merrow Machine Co.