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.

In May we will be making the perfect topper: The Kimono. This versatile topper will complement any outfit or use as a beach cover up or bath robe.  There are two pattern options. The Songbird has several lengths and sleeve styles with a set-in sleeve. The Summer Kimono has a dolman sleeve and curved or straight hem options. Both can be made using knit or woven fabrics. (see pattern for fabric yardage) Fabric suggestion: lightweight knits or woven fabrics such as chiffon, rayon challis or peach skin.

Download patterns:
$8.79 (USD) for Songbird Kimono and Cardi pattern from Pattern Emporium
$9.00 for Summer Kimono from Pattern 4 Pirates

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
• 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 hems in place before cover-stitching.
• Fabric: see the pattern for yardage.  We used fabric from So Sew English Fabrics