You have a serger and perhaps a cover-stitch machine.  Now what? Join Candace each month to learn tips and techniques for using your serger to make basic knit garments. We will select a different garment each month and utilize time saving techniques to make serging easy and fun. This class is designed for the beginning serger but everyone is welcome to come join in this fun social serging class.

This month it’s all about bottoms for your spring and summer wardrobe. Choose either a skirt, pants or shorts to make in class. Each one has a yoga-style waist band, no elastic options and they are quick and easy to make.  You'll need approximately 2-1/3 to 2-1/2 yards of fabric depending on choices.  Check pattern for exact yardage.

Coffee Break Maxi Skirt from CKC is the perfect fitting maxi with a slim fit waist and flared to the floor.  Optional slit, godet and choice of lengths. Coffee Break Maxi Skirt (this is a free pattern - scroll to the bottom and click on "link to download")  Use code SMP for 30% off your pattern.
Urban Flared Pants from Pattern Emporium can be made into cropped, skinny or full flare pants Urban Flared Pants 
Sashay Flared Shorts from Pattern Emporium comes in 3 widths and several lengths. Sashay Flared Shorts

Fabric Types include: Knits with 50% stretch are perfect.  These include ITY for flowy, cool options.  Rayon blends are cool and lightweight.  Modal, Bamboo can also be used.  Warmer options are Double Brushed Poly, Merino Wool Knit, Stretch Velvet (velour) and Poly Jersey.  For waistbands, Ponte works well as you need some structure and support.

Pattern Emporium is an Australian company so set the price option to USD.  

Print your pattern:  Click below to find information on how to print the PDF patterns and optional layers.  You will be printing the Pattern Only and the Tutorial Only files.  Make sure your printer is set for "actual size" or "100%" before you hit print. More info on printing pdf patterns: Print Your Pattern

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 bottom with 2 spools of serger thread that complement the fabric.
• Sewing notions for cutting, marking, and pinning fabric
• Clover Clips recommended instead of pins.
• Double eye needle
• tweezers
• scissors
• fabric glue (optional but helpful)
• Pattern weights helpful for cutting out fabric
• SewKeys E double sided fusible tape (green package) ½ inch to fuse hems in place before cover-stitching.
• Fabric: see the pattern for yardage.  We used fabric from So Sew English Fabrics