{"product_id":"serger-101","title":"serger 101","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confident Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThursday, July 2 - 6pm-8pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday, August 28 - 6pm-8pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo sergers scare you?!?!  You're not alone!  Many sewists desire to own a serger to elevate their sewing to the next level, but the idea of figuring it out on their own is daunting.  Well, we're here to demystify it and get you on your way to serger success!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA serger \u003cem\u003e(or overlock machine)\u003c\/em\u003e is a special machine that uses 2, 3, or 4 threads to create professional-looking stitches and is primarily used for constructing and\/or finishing seams of garments.  Sergers can also be used for creating rolled hems, assembling patchwork, and more.  Sergers can sew a seam, trim off the seam allowance, and finish the raw fabric edges simultaneously!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring class, students will learn serger basics on our classroom machines - the Janome MyLock 454D.  Students who already own a MyLock 454D may bring theirs to class.  \u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely no other machine brands\/models permitted.\u003c\/strong\u003e This class is appropriate for confident beginner sewists.  No previous serger experience is required, however we do recommend that students have prior sewing machine experience and understand the basics of sewing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this class you will:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn what a serger does\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to thread the machine for 4-thread and 3-thread serging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to secure ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChanging stitch length and width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDeactivating and reactivating the knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to tie on new thread when a cone runs out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChanging settings for a rolled hem \u003cem\u003e(if time allows)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny student who wishes to purchase a Janome MyLock 454D or Air Thread 2000D serger on the day of the class will be credited back the entire class registration fee!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Materials + Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll materials and tools are included in the cost of this class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-36c9bdcc-7fff-01a2-c293-048a16194266\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Sewciety","offers":[{"title":"evening - july","offer_id":48712317665497,"sku":"107212680","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"evening - august","offer_id":48784537682137,"sku":"541035785","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/0055\/6249\/files\/Serger101-MyLock454D.png?v=1771605647","url":"https:\/\/urbansewciety.com\/products\/serger-101","provider":"Urban Sewciety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}