Serger 101 – Jumping into the basics August

Learn the basics of sewing on a serger. We will play with various stitch lengths and
differential settings, and learn how to do a rolled hem. We will also walk through making a
scrunchie on your serger so you can marvel at your completed project at the end of class!

Students must bring their own serger and manual

Skills you’ll learn:

● Using a serger
● How to thread your serger
● Finishing thread tails
● Make a scrunchie

Prerequisites: some sewing knowledge/experience preferred (ideally they’ve used a sewing
machine before even if they’re beginners); ideal for any level sewist who is wanting to get more
comfortable working on a serger; can be brand new to working on a serger, or someone who is
comfortable but wants to explore other settings on their machine.

Supply list:

Serger/manual

variety of fabric scraps to practice stitch settings (min size 7”x7” squares); bring a
mix of woven and knit, and different weights too

4”x18” fabric strip for scrunchie creation

thread/serger cones

9” piece of 1⁄4-3⁄8” wide elastic

Other supplies

Soft measuring tape, sewing clips/pins, scissors/rotary cutter, ruler