Serger Basics - Level 2

Join Glenda Devereaux for 2 part series to learn about basic serger usage on YOUR serger! You will learn how to properly thread your machine, which threads to use, needle information, and some tips and tricks to make this experience as smooth as possible!


Participants must bring their own serger (and manual) to this class. Supplies needed include 4 cones of thread in 4 different colours, machine needles suitable for your serger, tweezers, thread scissors or snips, and a darning needle.


SYLLABUS

Day 1: Machine Basics
Learning the parts of your machine and its functions
Threading (multiple times!) and finding the perfect tension for serging

Day 2: Serging!
You will create a serged sample book for your reference. Techniques taught will include a 4-thread serger, a 3-thread serge, and a rolled hem. 

This class is suited for adults (age 15+)


All workshop participants are required to sign a waiver prior to the workshop. The entire waiver can be viewed at the bottom of our classes page. (East Coast Quilt Co. Workshop Waiver)

WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you cannot attend a workshop (either one-day or a multi-day series) and it is 7 or more days before the start date, you will receive a store credit for 75% of the value of the workshop with a 30-day expiry date. If you cancel less than 7 days before the start of the workshop, you will NOT receive a refund or store credit. No credit or refund will be given for a "no-show" in the workshop regardless of the reason. So please ensure that you can attend before signing up.  EAST COAST QUILT Co reserves the right to cancel workshops/events for any reason. If this happens, you will be refunded your full workshop fee.

WHAT IS IN A BASIC SEWING KIT: 
For most of our workshops we ask you to bring a 'basic sewing kit' which usually contains: rotary cutter and/or scissors, small snipping scissors, straight pins & a pin cushion or collector, seam ripper, a spool of neutral 50 wt cotton thread, extra bobbins, notebook & pen/pencil, ruler(s), etc.).