Serger Technique Club
If you love your serger for making garment and other projects easier and neater but want to know how to use its potential for decorative stitching, join us for new techniques each month to do just that! Whether your machine is new or much loved, we can have fun and learn together by making different projects using the full range of stitches sergers provide.
We learn a variety of techniques that are largely influenced by student interest. If there is a technique or item you'd like to learn, let Amberly know!
Projects will not be completed in class, but the techniques will be demonstrated and practiced so you understand how to recreate it at home.
JANUARY 31st - Speedy Serger Shoe Bag - This is a great beginner serger project and is fat quarter friendly. Whip up one for every member of your family and for every pair of shoes in no time. You will discover that because of the see-thru clear vinyl window, you can store more than shoes in this bag. Think of how you can organize your sewing space, bathroom cabinets, and more! While making this project you’re going to gain many skills and discover exciting techniques you can achieve by using your serger, such as:
- Working with Clear Vinyl and adjusting differential feed
- Clever way of adding drawstring casing
- Bonus tips on adding machine embroidery
FEBRUARY 28th - Sydney Serger Crossbody Bag - Get ready to learn lots of cool things you can do with your serger while making this crossbody bag. Final Dimensions are 9 1/2in x 10 1/2in. While making this project you’re going to gain many skills and discover exciting techniques you can achieve by using your serger, such as:
- Install 4.5mm – 5.0mm nylon coil zipper along top
- 2-Thread Flatlock wide decorative stitching on front and clever back pocket detail
- Discover best practices on working with cork material
- Create a Narrow hem for the adjustable straps
- Make and attach piping on the front and around corners with a unique technique
MARCH 28th - TBD - watch & see!
You will need to bring your serger or combo/coverstitch machine in good working order (serviced in the last year or so), the stitch card, and manual if it is not a current Baby Lock, Bernina, or Bernette. Don't forget the power cord and foot pedal! Be sure you know how to thread the loopers. For some projects/techniques specialty feet can be helpful, those will be listed above and in the email you will receive before we meet.
While some techniques work best with a cover or chain stitch, Amberly will try to have tips on how to use overlock/serger stitches to create the look if you do not have a machine that will do these.
Class fees will be refunded with a store credit if cancelled at least 7 days prior to the class date. On day of class, no refund will be given.
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Skill Details: | Confident beginners welcome. More advanced stitchers will find plenty of fun in these classes. |
| Requirements: | You must be comfortable with threading your serger and reading your stitch card or manual to determine what the recommended settings are for different stitches. |
| Instructor: | Amberly |
| Instructor Bio: | Amberly has been stitching for many years! She is comfortable with many brands of sergers and is ready to share these techniques with you. |
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