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serger

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From serge + -er.

noun sergers

A type of sewing machine designed to produce an overlock stitch and to cut the fabric as it stitches. If using a serger instead of a sewing machine, remember to eliminate or otherwise take into account the seam allowances given to each pattern, or you may end up with a larger pillow than expected.[…]Sergers, which create a series of overlapping stitches on the actual edge of the fabric, cutting away
Similar: overlock machine

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@misc{serger_2026,
  title = {serger},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/serger},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}