Description
This master class is broken up into eight chapters made up of short videos and handouts. Katrina will guide you through creating your very own serger reference notebook. Your notebook will be packed full of stitching examples and information specifically for your serger and will become a lifetime tool for you to reference and share if you decide to become a serger instructor!
Katrina starts the class with mastering serger basics, which is perfect for beginners and serves as a great reminder for more advanced students. She reviews the anatomy of a serger and goes through all the tools and notions needed. Katrina will also get you over those fears of threading your serger by walking you through the process in a way that will help build your serger threading confidence.
Supplies:
- 4 or 5 Thread Serger (Air threader sergers will be addressed in the class as well, but not required.)
- Serger thread (Yellow, Green, Blue, Red and Purple)
- General serger supplies and notions. (Tool included with your serger and other general sewing supplies.)
- Your serger manual (Most manuals can be found and printed out online.)
- 3-Ring Binder (6 inch to hold sewing samples)
- Clear 3-ring sleeves to hold sewing samples in binder.
- Fabric cut into strips for samples. (Muslin, Tule, Jersey, etc…)
Course Outline:
Chapter 1- Mastering the Basics
- Mastery Begins with the Basics
- Anatomy of a Serger
- Serger Tools and Notions
- Serger Needles
- Serger Threads
Chapter 2- Mastering Threading
- Threading is Key to Serger Mastery
- Threading the Upper Looper
- Threading the Lower Looper
- Threading the Chainstitch Looper (for 5+ thread sergers)
- Air-Threading Loopers
- Threading The Needles
- Starting the Stitch
Chapter 3 – Stitch Mastery
- Mastering the Many Serger Stitches
- Setting up and Stitching 2 Thread Stitches
- Setting up and Stitching 3 Thread Stitches
- Setting up and Stitching 4 Thread Overlock
- Setting up and Stitching the Safety Stitch
- Setting up and Stitching the Chainstitch
- Setting up and Stitching the Cover Stitches
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting Skills
- Learning to be a Master Serger Sleuth
- Troubleshooting Basics
- Cutting Blade Issues
- Tension Disk Issues
- Needle Issues
Chapter 5- Serger Skill Mastery
- Mastering the Basics of Serger Operation
- Serging Accurate Seams
- Serging Corners
- Serging Curves
- Compensating for Stretching and Puckering (differential feed)
- Securing Serger Seams and Hems
Chapter 6 – Mastering Special Techniques
- Taking Serger Stitches to the Next Level
- Flatlock Stitches: Decorative Topstitching
- Flatlock Stitches: Blind Hem
- Flatlock Stitches: Mock Blanket Stitch
- Rolled Hems: Lettuce Edge
- Rolled Hems: Picot Edge
Chapter 7 – Mastering Specialty Feet
- Specialty Feet Make Serging Special
- Overlock Feet: Beading Foot
- Blindhem/Lace Foot (used with lace)
- Cording/Yarn/Wire Edge foot (used with monofilament)
- Elastic Foot
- Gathering Foot
- Piping Foot
- Taping Foot
- Coverlock Feet: Belt Loop Foot
- Binding Foot
- Clear Coverstitch Foot (may eliminate; demonstrate earlier)
- Fold and Join Trim Foot
- Piping Foot
- Trim Foot
Chapter 8 – Teaching Serger Mastery
- Helping Others Master the Serger
- How to Use this Course to Teach
- Serger Basics
- Serger Niche Courses (such as Bridal, Home Dec, Etc)
The Expert:
Katrina Walker is a designer, educator and author known for her creative and innovative use of embroidery machines and software. She is a columnist for Creative Machine Embroidery magazine, and her design work is regularly commissioned for runway and promotional garments for the sewing industry. She represents Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff sewing machines as a national educator, and teaches at sewing shows around the United States. She can be found online at katrinawalker.com.
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