A serger is a special sewing machine that trims the fabric edge, sews the seam, and wraps the edge so it will not fray. This happens in one fast step. Baby Lock sergers are known for easy threading, smooth stitches, and strong seams, which helps both beginners and experienced sewists get a professional finish at home.

Yes. Baby Lock sergers are great for knits and stretch fabrics because the stitch stretches with the fabric. They also work well on woven fabrics when you want clean seam edges, fast construction, or a nice decorative finish on the edge of your project.

You can often use regular polyester sewing thread, but cone thread is a better choice because sergers use more thread. Polyester serger thread is strong and smooth and works well for most garments, quilts, and home decor projects. Using good thread helps reduce breaks and uneven stitches.

The numbers tell you how many threads are used to make the stitch. A 2 thread stitch is light and good for fine hems. A 3 thread stitch is often used to finish raw edges. A 4 thread stitch is stronger and is a good choice for seams in knit tops, leggings, and everyday clothing that needs stretch and strength.

Threading is one of the main reasons people choose Baby Lock. Many Baby Lock sergers include air threading or easy guided threading systems. These features push the thread through the loopers for you, so you do not have to follow tiny guides. This makes setup much easier for new serger owners.

A regular sewing machine uses a needle and bobbin to make straight stitches and other utility stitches. A serger uses loopers and multiple threads to stitch, trim, and wrap the fabric edge all at once. A serger gives fast, strong seams and a factory style finish, but it does not replace a regular sewing machine for zippers, buttonholes, or most top stitching jobs.

Yes. Most people use both. The serger is the best tool for finishing raw edges, sewing stretch seams, and speeding through garments. The regular sewing machine handles zippers, buttonholes, precise top stitching, and patchwork. Together they give you the most options for clothing, quilting, and home projects.

Yes. Sergers are useful for piecing simple projects, finishing quilt edges, and making fast seams on pillows, table runners, curtains, and more. Many quilters use a serger to join backing pieces or to tidy up raw edges before quilting or binding. Baby Lock sergers handle cotton, fleece, home decor fabric, and many blends with ease when set up correctly.

Good starter supplies include cone thread in neutral colors, extra serger needles, tweezers for threading, a small lint brush, sharp scissors, and scraps of fabric for testing stitches. Later you may want specialty feet, such as a gathering foot or elastic foot, to add even more options to your serger projects.

Clean lint from the stitch area and loopers often, especially after sewing fuzzy fabrics. Change needles on a regular schedule, use quality thread, and keep the machine covered when not in use. If you serge a lot, plan on a professional service about once a year to keep the machine tuned and the cutting knives sharp.

Yes. When you buy a Baby Lock serger from Save Stores in tax free Portland Oregon, you get friendly local support, free lifetime classes, and help with setup and threading. Many customers visit from the Portland metro area and nearby Washington to save on sales tax and learn how to use their serger with confidence.