Did you miss a Beginning Serger Garment Class well July is your chance to catch up. Choose any of the projects we have done or bring a project you haven’t finished yet. Chose a different fabric for a summer sweater. Or if you want to make something new, choose one of the Kimono patterns for the perfect summer topper. Here are the links for all our patterns. 

Select your pattern to download:
Chrysalis Cardigan: Chrysalis' Cardigan Sizes XXS to 3X Adults PDF Pattern

Emmalyn’s Cardigan: Emmalyn's Cardigan Sizes XXS to 3X Adults PDF Pattern

Like a Boss Batwing Top: https://patternemporium.com/collections/ladies-patterns/products/like-a-boss-batwing-top

Dana’s top: https://ckcpatterns.com/danas-womens.html

Coffee Break Maxi Skirt (free): https://createkidscouture.blogspot.com/2018/05/coffee-break-maxi-skirt-with-so-sew.html (scroll to the bottom and click on “link” to download)

Urban Flared Pants: https://patternemporium.com/products/urban-flair-pant-collection-ladies-pdf-sewing-pattern

Sashay Flared Shorts: https://patternemporium.com/products/sashay-flared-shorts

Songbird Kimono and Cardi: https://www.patternemporium.com/

Summer Kimono: https://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/summer-kimono/

Questions about printing your pattern: https://patternemporium.com/blogs/education-tips/what-are-pattern-layers This file gives you information for printing PDF patterns and optional layers.

Make sure your printer is set for “actual size” before you hit print.

 Bring the following supplies to class:

•          Pattern printed and taped together (there will not be time to do this in class)
•          Serger with power supply and foot pedal and threading chart
•          4 spools of serger thread to complement your fabric choice (threads do not have to be the same colors but should complement your fabric)
•          Serger Feet: Standard Foot or Clear foot or Open-Toe Foot or Teflon Foot
•          Needles: ELx705 needles or Jersey/Ballpoint or Stretch needles size 80/12 or 90/14 (depending on your fabric)
•          Cover Stitch Machine for hemming with 2 spools of serger thread that complements the fabric. (I will set up a machine in class if you do not have one.)
•          Sewing notions for cutting, marking, and pinning the fabric (Clover Clips recommended instead of pins). Double eye needle, tweezers, scissors, fabric glue.
•          Pattern weights helpful for cutting out fabric
•          SewKeys E double sided fusible tape (green package) ½ inch to fuse hems in place before serging.
•          Fabric: see the pattern for yardage

Instructor: ctvino@yahoo.com

Fabric: see the pattern for yardage.  We used fabric from SoSewEnglishFabrics.com