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10 Sergers
A serger is a multi-purpose sewing machine used to make durable seams as well as sew hems and finish fabric
edges. It is a very useful machine for sewing knit fabrics (sportswear, stretchy active wear, knit dresses).In this
machine; edge neatening can be combined with seam closing together in stitching. Some sergers also has a
cutter blade which automatically cuts edges during sewing the edge.(Fig 10)
Fig 10

11 Flat seam machine

There are two types- one with a flat bed and one with a cylindrical bed. It is used for binding cut edges and to sew
flat seams on knitted fabrics.(Fig 11)

Fig 11

12 Bar tack sewing machine
This type of machine only makes bar tacks the stitching which reinforces specific areas of garments and
accessories like on top of pockets, belt loops.(Fig 12)

Fig 12

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