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Serger Skills: Essential Vest
Build your serger confidence while creating a versatile wardrobe staple! In this session of our Serger Skills series, you'll make the Serger Vest from Pamela's Patterns — a stylish layering piece designed to be finished entirely on your serger.
In this class, you'll learn:
- How to achieve smooth seams with knit fabric
- The 3-thread overlock stitch
- Techniques for serging curves, corners, and hems
- Finishing touches for a clean, professional look
- Tips for working with alternate threads
You'll leave with a completed vest and a deeper understanding of how your serger can simplify garment construction.
What to Bring:
- Pattern downloaded, printed, assembled & cut out. You can download it here: Serger Vest
- Pre-washed fabric (recommended types: ponte, sweater knit, or stable knits) We made our sample in the sueded cotton. Use the pattern to determine fabric amount.
- 2 cones of deco thread + 1 cone regular serger thread | sewing machine polyester thread
- Basic sewing tools (pins, scissors, etc.)
Not sure what fabric to choose? Stop by the shop — we're happy to help you find the perfect fabric for your vest!
An email with expectations and any additional information needed for a successful workshop will be sent prior to class!
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By registering for this workshop you agree to the Needles & Bolts class policies found here.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | This is a BYO serger workshop. You must have working knowledge of your serger to take this class. If you need help to master your serger, please take our Make Friends with your Serger workshop first. |
| Instructor: | Carol Ragin |
| Instructor Bio: | Carol is a lifelong Mt. Airy resident. She has been a sewing instructor in the Philadelphia area for many years. She is educated as a Trained Sewing Educator thru the Home Sewing Association and studied Industrial Fashion Methods at Philadelphia University. Her favorite item to sew is garments but also enjoys machine embroidery and quilting. Teaching serger classes is her specialty. Follow her sewing adventures on Instagram @ceesews. |
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