Serger classes
A serger is an indespensible tool in any garment sewist's toolbox! After taking Intro to Sergers at Sincere Studio, You'll be able to use our sergers at Open Studio Hours.
Intro to Sergers
Level 2 | $125 | 3hrs | Ages 16+
Required: Intro to Sewing (or equivalent) + 1-3 small projects OR Intro to Sewing I and II OR equivalent skill level
Learn all about the serger! You’ll get to know how a serger works and when to use it, practice techniques on woven and knit fabric, learn how to thread the machine, and make your first project! Students will make a drawstring bag during class using only the serger. Materials are provided. Students are also welcome to bring their own fabric; you will need two two fat quarters or a half yard of stable woven fabric such as quilting cotton or linen.
Students are welcome to bring their own serger from home, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to help thread the machine or troubleshoot any problems. Be sure to also bring the manual when bringing a machine in to the studio.
Topics covered:
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Serger parts and terms
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Serger uses and best practices
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Threading a serger
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Using a serger on woven and knit fabrics
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Tension and ideal stitch appearance
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Techniques for using a serger for construction
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Simple serger troubleshooting
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Finishing serger seams properly
Class information
If you're bringing your own machine...
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It must be in working order. If you do not know if it works, please take it to a sewing repair shop (Montavilla Sewing Center for example) and have it looked over. There will not be enough time during class for instructors to diagnose and fix machines that are not ready to go. If your machine is not in working order, you may be moved to a studio machine at the instructor's discretion
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Please arrive 10 minutes early so instructors can look over the machine and familiarize themselves with it
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Bring the owners manual! Especially for older machines. If you don't have it, please do a search for it online and ideally print out the sections relating to setting it up.
If you want to bring your own fabric: please bring two fat quarters or 1/2y stable woven fabric such as quilting cotton or linen.