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.

FEBRUARY 28th - 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. Sue O'Very of Sookie Sews has created an easy pattern that will be available at a discount for all registered attendees. 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 (not required, but if you have a teflon foot, it may be helpful)
• Clever way of adding drawstring casing
• Bonus tips on adding machine embroidery

MARCH 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. Sue O'Very of Sookie Sews has created an easy pattern that will be available at a discount for all registered attendees. 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

April 25th - Serge It! Table Runner - Learn how to use utility stitches such as the flatlock and the wide 3-thread overlock stitch to create beautiful decorative stitches! Using heavier decorative threads (12- or 28/30-weight) makes these stitches come to life! No special feet are required, though a clear overlock foot will be quite helpful so you can see your stitches. Gail Yellen's pattern will be available for attendees once you are signed up for the class. 

May 30th - TBD - Keep an eye out for mor information!


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 or you will not be able to keep up. For some projects/techniques specialty feet can be helpful, those will be listed above and in the email you will receive before we meet.