The serger can save you a lot of time on French seams. Unthread the left needle on your serger and set your machine for a narrow three-thread serger stitch.

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Sergers can also produce decorative effects like rolled hems, frilly lettuce hems, gathering, and more. For most types of projects, a serger serves as an add-on to a sewing machine, not a replacement.