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 join in this fun social serging class.

We will be making the Harper Cardigan in November. This Cardigan is perfect for our California cold weather. This is a Semi-fitted cardigan for knit fabrics for any time of the year and any occasion. Offered in 4 different lengths: cropped, classic, longline, and duster (below the knee). Finished with simple bands or split hem (duster only). Can be done with short, 3/4 or long sleeve length finished with cuffs or bands. Optional patch pockets. Perfect wardrobe piece for any time of the year. We will focus on many techniques: serging, patch pockets, topstitching,  hemming, split hem

https://sinclairpatterns.com/product/harper-classic-knit-cardigan-and-duster-for-women-pdf-sewing-pattern/

Fabric suggestions include: Stretch fabric with at least 50% horizontal stretch. Medium weight Knits with good drape such as: Sweater Knits, Hacci, Light Weight Sherpa, French Terry, Cotton Lycra, Jersey, Cotton Interlock, and Velvets.  Yardage: Depending on the length and size of your Cardigan you will need 2 to 3 yards. You can also use contrasting fabrics for the bands and pockets. 

 **Please only select patterns from this list. You will have the confidence to sew other patterns at home.

Print your pattern: Print your pattern on your home printer or send the AO file to www.pdfplotting.com to have it printed on large paper. (contact me with questions)

https://newhorizonsdesigns.com/new-horizons-patterns-101/This file gives you general information on printing PDF patterns and printing optional “layers”. Make sure your printer is set to “Actual Size”

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 needles size 80/12 or 90/14
• Cover Stitch Machine for topstitching pockets with at 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.
• Pattern weights helpful for cutting out fabric
• SewKeys E double-sided fusible tape (green package) ½ inch to fuse Pockets and hem in place before serging
• Optional shoulder seam stabilizer interfacings such as twill tape or clear elastic