Judy Mitchell wrote:
Carolann Schmitt wrote:
It's older than you think!
Here's one source from one of the pioneers: http://www.merrow.com/
From the Smithsonian:
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Machines/CF
/single-record.cfm?AuthorizedCompany=Merrow%20Machine%20Company
The terms serger and overlock are generally used for home sewing, not
commercial production.
very interesting! Hmm, Merrow is saying early to mid- 1920s. I had
wanted to write the Husqvarna company about when they started
(especially since I'm particularly interested in Sweden), but they have
no contact info and just want you to contact your local distributor
(who, esp over here) won't have a clue to the answer!
Well, the local dealers might know more than you think. A long time ago,
when I worked for a store selling both Viking and Bernina, we had to
learn the history of our respective brands. I attempted to sell Bernina
(only lasted a week or two but managed to sell myself on them)
Of course, the history lessons might have been peculiar to that store.
liz young
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