The defining characteristic of the crochet machine is its ability to sew with yarn and stitch thick goods with a consistent overlock edge. From 1877 to 1925 the machine evolved dramatically, and consequently so did the capacity of manufacturers to produce goods with the whip stitch.
One key aspect of the crochet machine is its skill in sewing with yarn and producing a consistent overlock edge for thick fabrics. During the period from 1877 to 1925, the machine's design evolved substantially, which also enhanced manufacturers' capacity to create goods using the whip stitch.