Serger Basics

 

Serging, also known as overlocking, is a sewing technique that uses a specialized machine called a serger to create finished edges, seams, and hems on fabric. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to enhance your sewing skills, this hands-on workshop is perfect for you. The serger that we work on in the course is the Babylock Celebrate. 

This is a 3 hour course, all course materials are included. 

Pre-requisite for this workshop 

Attendees don't need to have any prior knowledge or experience with a sewing machine, although we recommend taking our other beginner courses to round out your sewing journey. Serging or overlocking is an additional skill that is especially useful if you already have some experience making garments with a sewing machine. Our other beginner courses are outlined below. Members must take Serger 101 in order to use our sergers during your studio time.

Intro to Machine Sewing
Garment Basics  

On the serger you will learn the following skills:

• The parts of the serger machine
  
• Using/disengaging the cutter
• Threading the machine
• Observing and adjusting the tension on the serger 
• Observing and adjusting the differential feed
• 3 thread and 4 thread overlocking stitches 
• Finishing a stitch 
• Stitching around curves and corners 

During the workshop you will practice the following skills:

• Serging with different samples and materials 
• Changing tension 
• Adjusting differential feed 
• Preparing and using the serger to make a small drawer pillow 

This workshop includes:

• All materials are included in this workshop 
• 3 hours with an expert instructor 
• Student handout to take home
• Use of store equipment and tools
• A 15% discount on any additional materials you'd like to purchase in-store during your workshop. 

We will always add more dates if workshops sell out or if our offered dates and times do not work for our clients. Please contact us if you are unable to make the offered course dates and times.

We are so excited that you are considering joining us for this workshop. We want to make the experience seamless, carefree, and enjoyable for you. Let us know how we can help. 

Don't forget to add your workshop dates to your calendar as soon as you have registered. About a week prior to your workshop you will receive an email outlining further details of the workshop including what you will learn, what you need to bring, and our cancellation policy. The email will also include our class waiver that will need to be signed online prior to attending the workshop. 

If you would like to know the fabric and notion requirements for the workshop in advance of a week please email or phone us at your convenience. 

At the studio we allow water and light snacks around the cutting table and sewing machines, other types of drinks and larger snacks can be enjoyed in our store sitting area. Cell phones, devices are great learning tools, you are welcome to bring and use them. 

If you have any further questions please visit our Contact & Hours page for contact details. You can email, phone, or text us anytime. Most responses take place during business hours. 

Full payment of the workshop is required at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Participants must be 14 years of age or older to participate on their own in the workshop unless otherwise stated. Participants between the ages of 14-17 must have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver. Participants between the ages 8 - 13 years of age can participate in the workshop as long as a paying adult participating as well. 

Cancellation policy 

• Full Refund: Available for cancellations made more than 7 days before the workshop date.
• 50% Refund or Transfer: For cancellations made between 3 to 7 days prior to the workshop, you have the option of receiving a 50% refund or transferring your spot to the next available workshop. If there is no complimentary workshop you will receive a 50% refund. 
• No Refund/Transfer: Cancellations within 48 hours of the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

DEBUT workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Workshop spots are transferable, if you are unable to make your workshop, send a friend! Call or text us to let us know of the switch.

If you need to cancel, contact us at your earliest convenience.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy

At Main Fabric we aim to provide a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free work space and retail environment. We welcome people of all races, genders, identities, religions, ethnicities, ages, and abilities to join our community and use our creative space. We have a zero tolerance policy for people who disrupt our inclusive and inviting space, any person who is being discriminatory and/or conducting harassing or abusive behaviour will be asked to leave the premises immediately.