To many sewists, the serger is an intimidating machine that's difficult to thread, difficult to troubleshoot, and used primarily to finish edges. This presentation will demystify the machine and show just how versatile the serger really is. We'll go over what a serger actually is, how it works, what all of its various parts do, and how to troubleshoot it. We'll then talk about how you can use that knowledge to maximize the utility of this truly remarkable machine for applications well beyond simply finishing edges, including piecing t-shirt quilts, ruffling and gathering, working with difficult fabrics, decorative stitches and so much more! You'll leave with a better understanding of not only your serger, but also your sewing machine and the place both have in your sewist's tool-kit.