Beginner Serging

Take your serger out of the closet! Learn the fundamental setup stitches, then make three posh projects: an exposed zipper bag, an ombré ruffled apron and a striped knit scarf.

Let sewing instructor Amy Alan introduce you to the endless potential of the serger, a powerful overlock sewing machine capable of sewing seams, finishing edges, embellishing and more.

Start with serger threading and maintenance, then learn basic and decorative stitches for a wide range of projects and fabric types. Create a serger stitch book you can reference again and again, and get all the troubleshooting techniques you need to serge like a pro. Practice your serging on three fun skill-building projects.

Serge ahead and sign up today for Beginner Serging: Machine Basics & Techniques.

What You'll Learn

• To thread and set up three standard serger models
• Serger parts and how they work
• Troubleshooting and cleaning techniques
• Nine basic stitches on a variety of fabrics
• Decorative stitches using embroidery floss, yarn and ribbon

What You'll Make

• An exposed zipper bag
• An ombré ruffled apron
• A striped knit scarf
• A serger stitch book

What you get:

• 9 HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access
• A downloadable, printable serger stitch book cover
• Hours of up-close instruction
• Answers from Amy in our virtual classroom

The Craftsy Guarantee:

• Watch classes on your own schedule: wherever, whenever you want
• Your access never expires
• 100% money back guarantee

Lesson plan:

1. Introduction (6:45)

   Meet Amy Alan and go over what you'll learn in this class.

2. Your Serger & How It Works (41:08)

   Explore every component of your serger, getting up close and in depth into its mechanics.

3. Basic Stitches (49:58)

   Go over basic serger stitches, from the 4-thread overlock to the 2-thread flatlock and everything between.

4. Decorative Stitches (38:19)

   Learn to use yarn, silk ribbon, rayon and other materials with your serger.

5. Troubleshooting Your Serger (24:01)

   Learn to fix poor tension, problem stitches and machine issues, as well as how to clean your serger.

6. Exposed Zipper Bag (31:03)

   Make a zipper bag that's both functional and fashionable.

7. Ombré Ruffled Apron (20:52)

   Amy guides you through the construction of a multi-colored, ruffled apron.

8. Striped Knit Scarf (29:49)

   Create a decorative striped scarf from knit fabric.

9. Bonus - Serger Feet (16:02)

   Learn to use the gathering foot, elasticator, and blind hem foot.

System Requirements:

• Supported OS: Web Browser