Hello again,

The Sewing Academy inside of Humble Sewing Center is keeping very busy with all kinds of great classes like machine embroidery, quilting, software mastery, beginning sewing, and serger lessons. 

Ann Mazoch is our resident Serger Expert, and I'm her assistant during the Beg. and Int. Serger Classes.  Below you will find some helpful serger tips and information about our upcoming Intermediate Serger Class.

Thank you for visiting!
Jenny Gabriel - Instructor for The Sewing Academy

Serger Tips for Fake Fur

* Use a slightly longer stitch than normal.

* Use polyester or poly-wrapped cotton thread for serging.
* Check your needle before serging to make sure you're using a new needle.

* Cut your pattern out as before; however, trim the seam allowance to 1/4 inch on the pattern before you cut the pattern pieces from the fur. Though the serger will cut the fur, this fabric will rapidly dull your blades.

* Adjust your serger to a flat-lock stitch with the widest stitch width. Test-serge a fabric swatch to check for your tension. You'll probably need to loosen the tension setting because of the longer stitch length and the heavier fabric.

* Check and set your differential feed, if available. Adjust the differential feed so the top layer of fur feeds evenly.

* Gently pull the seam open after serging. Use your fingers or the wire comb to remove the fur from the seam.



Intermediate Serger Class
Dates: April 29th, June 17th Also check the calendar on sewvacoutlet.com for Saturday Serger Classes
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Feel free to come at 5 pm for extra help with threading your serger)
Fee: $40
You can register online at www.sewvacoutlet.com or come in to Humble Sewing Center and sign up in person.

Supply List:
Serger in good working condition with all of its accessories and if possible, the manual.

If you are not sure that your serger is working properly, please bring it in to Humble Sewing Center at least 7-10 days before your class. When you show them that you have paid for Serger Class, you will get a discount on any service or repair your serger may need. It is very important to make sure your serger is working before coming to class because, there will not be a repair technician available to assist you during Serger Class.

Additional Supplies:
Scissors
Scotch tape
Pen for notetaking
Tweezers
At least 2 size 14 needles
Wire Needle threader
Required Decorative Threads:
1 spool of Poly yarn any color – similar to Woolly Nylon but better (available @ HSC for $5.99)
1 spool of Designer 6 any color – thick shiny decorative thread (available @ HSC for $2.99)
4 cones of regular serger thread 4 different colors

Optional Decorative Threads:
1 spool of Gold Candlelight – metallic (available @ HSC for $3.99)
1 spool of Pearl Crown Rayon – almost like crochet thread (available @ HSC for $4.99)

Intermediate Serger Class Syllabus:
1. 4-thread seam
2. V neck seam – overcasting inside slit or inside corner
3. 3 thread seam w/ sheer fabric
4. outside corners w/ decorative thread without cutting thread
5. overcasting oval w/ decorative thread
6. attaching ribbing
7. 3 thread band hem & casing
8. rolled hem w/ monofilament
9. rolled hem w/ poly yarn
10. rolled hem w/ thin floral wire
11. lettuce edge – ribbing
12. 2 thread lingerie sewing
w/ elastic
w/ ribbon & lace
13. embellishing w/ rows of ribbon & lace
14. 2 thread flatlock seam & overcasting w/ decorative thread in lower looper
15. 2 thread flatlock dec. satin stitches w/ dec. thread in needle using needle threader
16. reset machine for 4 thread w/ reg. threads and checking tensions

Note: During Intermediate Seger Class you will complete a workbook with space for attaching samples and taking notes. You will be able to refer back to this notebook in the future to remember how to set your machine to achieve the various techniques you learned in class.