The all-in-one solution is here! Serger + Coverstitch Basics is our answer to every question you've had about these amazing supplemental sewing machines. Whether you're sewing knit fabrics or want to create more professional seam finishes for woven garments, in this online sewing class we will demystify both sergers (or overlockers) and coverstitch machines, and teach you the no-filler foundational skills you will actually use in your garment sewing practice. By following along with our step-by-step video lessons, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how these machines work, what they can do, and how you can use them everyday to elevate and speed up your sewing.
This class is divided into sections, which means you don't need both machines to start learning. We'll focus on the serger or overlocker first, and learn how to thread it, operate it, and use it to sew a variety of practical seam finishes. In the second section, we'll master the coverstitch machine, including various useful finishes, from a chainstitch to double and triple rows of topstitching. Along the way, we'll demystify how these machines work, and help you identify and troubleshoot any issue you may encounter.
Last but not least, we'll take everything we've learned and apply it to an actual garment. Using the Marine Top + Dress pattern (included with enrolment) and a complete video sewalong in our final section, you'll be able to channel your new skills with a beautiful new make you'll be proud to wear.
We want to get you serging and coverstitching quickly and with confidence, and Heather Lou of Closet Core Patterns teaches each lesson with humour and encouragement to make the whole process fun and stress-free. By the end of this class, you'll feel excited and motivated to really put these machines to work in your sewing practice!