Kimiko Small wrote:
Would you mind sharing what you know about how sergers were used for the early 20th century garments? I presume they were similar, but not the same as used today, or were they? I have this Edwardian coat I want to work on, but the directions with the pattern is rather scant on fully period techniques. I am still debating in my head how period, or how modern I want to be when working on it.
2-thread overlocking dates back to at least 1890 with a Wilcox & Gibbs overlock patent that uses a looper system very familiar to serger owners of today.
As to how they were used, the best thing you can do is, if possible, look at extant Edwardian garments. An ex-boyfriend of mine has a fabulous pre-WWI West Point Cadet's Dress Uniform; IIRC 2-thread overlock stitch was used to bind the edges of the pattern pieces to prevent the heavy wool from fraying.
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