Creative Serging Class
Creative Serging Class Designed by Deb Canham
Creative Serging Class
If you have a Babylock Serger you can attend this class. `Sew Worth It ` is kindly providing a couple of machines for those of you that do not have Chain and Cover Stitch so that you can complete this project.
While this project is decorative in nature,this is a full course on how to get the most out of your serger. While all these stitches are decorative they are also functional stitches that you will use on knits and other projects. The class also includes use of many of the feet.
Full illustrated and written instructions accompany the class and those of you that prefer to work ahead can do so.
You will be working in order of stitches starting with 3 Thread Rolled hem, 3 thread Decorative, Flatlock stitch and 4 Thread. You will then move on to Chain and Cover to quilt the bag.
When you select your Decorative thread colors consider Contrasting colors because you want your thread work to stand out. You can bring as many threads as you like. Designer 7, Pearl Crown Rayon and Candlelight are all very easy to work with and even fit through the eye of the needle….which you will need for topstitching. Madeira Decora and Cotona are thicker and more `sumptuous`.
Please note that you can use more colors and fabrics than I have. You could use all fat quarters and scraps.(except for the lining). You have written instructions but there is room in this class for you to do your own thing and use your own creativity. It is all about having fun on the serger.
On the first day we will be having 1/2 hour for lunch so we can get a good start on this project.
Please make sure that you have all your pieces cut and ready to start stitching as soon as you get to class.
If you have any problems, questions or need any further information—please email me at [email protected]
NOTE: We have set up an additional preparation day when you can come along and work with me cutting out and selecting fabric and thread. It is not compulsory and there will be an additional charge but it may help you to be super ready for this class.
Pattern # & Name
Size
Panel
Fabric
1. Patchwork strip
22w x 3.5
A
A
2. Patchwork strip
22w x 3.5
A
B
3. Imitation Piping Panel
9.5w x 9
C
C
4. Chain Panel
7.5w x 9
H
E
5. Ruffle
20 x 1.5 (cut2)
F
A
6. Weaving Strip (interfaced)
20w x 1.5 (cut 3)
B
A
7. Weaving Strips (interfaced)
7w x 1.5 (cut 8)
B
B
8. Ruffler Center band
2 x 10
F
E
9. Weaving Panel background
18.5 w x 6.5h
B
C
10. Ruffler Panel
7.5w x 9
F
C
11. All About 3 Thread
9w x 9
E
C
12. Center Panel
10w x 2h
E
F
13. Crochet Strips
10w x 1.5 (Cut 2)
E
B
14. Elastic Pocket
12w x 8h
J
F
15. Panel (3 thread deco Pleats)
10w x 9
D
E
16. Side Section (elastic pocket end)
6w x 15
J
A
17. Panel 7 Flatlock
9.25w 9 h
G
F
18. Zipper pocket top section
6w x 3h
I
A
19. Zipper pocket lower section
6w x 10
I
A
20. Piping
1.5 w x 34 (Cut 5)
All over
G
21. Bag Lining
23w x 17 (Cut 2)
22. Bag Bottom
18.5 w x 5.5
23. Prairie Points
3 x 3 (Cut 3)
A
C
23. Prairie Points
3 x 3 (Cut 3)
A
D
24. Flowers
5x5
Use scraps
25. Straps
34w x 3 (Cut 2)
C
25. Straps
34w x 3 (Cut 2 each fabric)
A, B & G
26. Panel I
6w x18h
I
A
27. Zip Peeper
6.5w x 1.5 h
I
C
Fabric A Layout blue flower Batik 1 Yard 5 Ruffle 20w x 1.5 in Panel F Ruffler
18
19
26
16
5 Ruffle 20w x 1.5 in Panel F Ruffler
Top section
Lower Section
Panel Lining
Panel Lining
6w x 3h
6w x 10h
6w x 15h
6w x 15h
Zip panel I
Zip Panel I
Zip Panel EP Panel I J
1 Patchwork Strip 22w x 3.5h Panel A Patchwork
6 weaving Strips (Interface ) 20w x 4.5h Then cut into 3 strips 20w x 1.5
Panel B Weaving
25 Straps 34w x 3 25 Straps 34w x 3
Fabric B Green with blue spot 1/4 yard
7 Weaving strip (Interface) fabric
2 Patchwork strip 22w x 3.5 h Panel A Patchwork
Cut out 21w x 4.5 then 7w x 1.5 (8 pieces) Panel B Weaving
13 Crochet strips 10w x 1.5 E 13 Crochet strips 10w x 1.5 E 25 Straps 34w x 3 25 Straps 34w x 3
Fabric C Rust 1/2 yard
23 Points
27
3w x 9
3 w x 6 .5 Cut 2
11
Zip
9x9
Peeper
All about 3
I Panel
E
10
9 Panel Backing
Then 3x3
7.5 w x 9h
18.5 w x 6.5 h
3 pieces
Panel F
Panel B Weaving
A Patchwork
Fabric D Black 1/4 yard
22 18.5 x 5.5 in Bag bottom
Fabric E 1/4 yard Teal fish patteren or fat quarter 4
23
15
7.5w x 9h Chain panel
3x9
10w x 9h
Then 3 (3 x3)
3 Thread Dec
A
D
3
Fabric F White with black spot 1/4 yard 17 9.25w x 9h Flatlock Panel G
14
9.5w x 9h
12
12w x 8h
10w x 2h
Elastic Pocket
Center
J
E
21
20
25
23 w x 17 in
Piping
3w x 34
Bag Lining
Cut 5 strips
Straps
21 23w x 17in Bag Lining
X Length of fabric (36 in)
Piping Panel C
Fabric G Green and turquoise animal print 1 yard
1.5
Imitation
8 10w x2h Center band F
Soft & Stable 36 inches x 58 inches Pattern pieces 9, 16 & 15 NOTE: All of the panels will be backed by Soft and Stable but they can be cut out after the panels are completed using them as a guide. These pieces need to be cut out ahead of that process. 9
16
4
18.5 x 6.5
6w x 15h
9w x 9
Panel B
Panel J
Panel H
More Shopping
Decorative Threads.
Cording for Straps 8/32 Piping Cord 6 strips 38 inches long. (Total 6.5 yards)
I recommend the following YLI Designer 7 (2 colors)
Cording for piping 1/8 inch (total 5 yards)
YLI Candlelight (2 different colors)
12 inch zipper
YLI Pearl Crown Rayon
1 yard 1/4 inch elastic
Madeira Cotona or Decora No6
Self cover buttons size 7/8 inch
More thread, more fun. Also have regular serger thread.
Dritz Fray check and Dritz 6 Looped Needle Threaders Topstitch needles and regular Serger needles for your machine Temporary fabric spray adhesive
Place all the following pieces into a bag marked 3 thread Rolled Edge and Narrow Hem 3 (Panel 3 Imitation Piping) 6 (Interfaced weaving strips x 3) 5 (Ruffle x 2)
25 (Straps x 6)
7 Interfaced Weaving Strips x 8)
9 (Weaving back ground Panel)
Cording for straps 38 inches x6
Soft & Stable (use Pattern piece 9) this is a backing to the Weaving panel. Scrap fabric for practicing on. Place all the following pieces into a bag marked 3 thread Wide—Decorative 15 (Decorative Pleats Panel D)
23 (Prairie Points x 6)
11 (Panel E)
12 (Center Panel)
13 (Crochet Strips)
Place all the remaining pieces in a bag and bring to class.
You will also need. Cording Foot, Lace Applicator Foot , cover and Chain foot, Ruffler foot, Elastic Foot and see through foot and plastic circular spool stands to place your decorative thread on. Clips or pins. Hand sewing needle! If you do not have any of these feet…..we can probably work around it. Please also bring to class your `sewing table for Chain and Cover Stitch.
Creative Serging Class
If you have a Babylock Serger you can attend this class. `Sew Worth It ` is kindly providing a couple of machines for those of you that do not have Chain and Cover Stitch so that you can complete this project.
While this project is decorative in nature,this is a full course on how to get the most out of your serger. While all these stitches are decorative they are also functional stitches that you will use on knits and other projects. The class also includes use of many of the feet.
Full illustrated and written instructions accompany the class and those of you that prefer to work ahead can do so.
You will be working in order of stitches starting with 3 Thread Rolled hem, 3 thread Decorative, Flatlock stitch and 4 Thread. You will then move on to Chain and Cover to quilt the bag.
When you select your Decorative thread colors consider Contrasting colors because you want your thread work to stand out. You can bring as many threads as you like. Designer 7, Pearl Crown Rayon and Candlelight are all very easy to work with and even fit through the eye of the needle….which you will need for topstitching. Madeira Decora and Cotona are thicker and more `sumptuous`.
Please note that you can use more colors and fabrics than I have. You could use all fat quarters and scraps.(except for the lining). You have written instructions but there is room in this class for you to do your own thing and use your own creativity. It is all about having fun on the serger.
On the first day we will be having 1/2 hour for lunch so we can get a good start on this project.
Please make sure that you have all your pieces cut and ready to start stitching as soon as you get to class.
If you have any problems, questions or need any further information—please email me at [email protected]
NOTE: We have set up an additional preparation day when you can come along and work with me cutting out and selecting fabric and thread. It is not compulsory and there will be an additional charge but it may help you to be super ready for this class.
Pattern # & Name
Size
Panel
Fabric
1. Patchwork strip
22w x 3.5
A
A
2. Patchwork strip
22w x 3.5
A
B
3. Imitation Piping Panel
9.5w x 9
C
C
4. Chain Panel
7.5w x 9
H
E
5. Ruffle
20 x 1.5 (cut2)
F
A
6. Weaving Strip (interfaced)
20w x 1.5 (cut 3)
B
A
7. Weaving Strips (interfaced)
7w x 1.5 (cut 8)
B
B
8. Ruffler Center band
2 x 10
F
E
9. Weaving Panel background
18.5 w x 6.5h
B
C
10. Ruffler Panel
7.5w x 9
F
C
11. All About 3 Thread
9w x 9
E
C
12. Center Panel
10w x 2h
E
F
13. Crochet Strips
10w x 1.5 (Cut 2)
E
B
14. Elastic Pocket
12w x 8h
J
F
15. Panel (3 thread deco Pleats)
10w x 9
D
E
16. Side Section (elastic pocket end)
6w x 15
J
A
17. Panel 7 Flatlock
9.25w 9 h
G
F
18. Zipper pocket top section
6w x 3h
I
A
19. Zipper pocket lower section
6w x 10
I
A
20. Piping
1.5 w x 34 (Cut 5)
All over
G
21. Bag Lining
23w x 17 (Cut 2)
22. Bag Bottom
18.5 w x 5.5
23. Prairie Points
3 x 3 (Cut 3)
A
C
23. Prairie Points
3 x 3 (Cut 3)
A
D
24. Flowers
5x5
Use scraps
25. Straps
34w x 3 (Cut 2)
C
25. Straps
34w x 3 (Cut 2 each fabric)
A, B & G
26. Panel I
6w x18h
I
A
27. Zip Peeper
6.5w x 1.5 h
I
C
Fabric A Layout blue flower Batik 1 Yard 5 Ruffle 20w x 1.5 in Panel F Ruffler
18
19
26
16
5 Ruffle 20w x 1.5 in Panel F Ruffler
Top section
Lower Section
Panel Lining
Panel Lining
6w x 3h
6w x 10h
6w x 15h
6w x 15h
Zip panel I
Zip Panel I
Zip Panel EP Panel I J
1 Patchwork Strip 22w x 3.5h Panel A Patchwork
6 weaving Strips (Interface ) 20w x 4.5h Then cut into 3 strips 20w x 1.5
Panel B Weaving
25 Straps 34w x 3 25 Straps 34w x 3
Fabric B Green with blue spot 1/4 yard
7 Weaving strip (Interface) fabric
2 Patchwork strip 22w x 3.5 h Panel A Patchwork
Cut out 21w x 4.5 then 7w x 1.5 (8 pieces) Panel B Weaving
13 Crochet strips 10w x 1.5 E 13 Crochet strips 10w x 1.5 E 25 Straps 34w x 3 25 Straps 34w x 3
Fabric C Rust 1/2 yard
23 Points
27
3w x 9
3 w x 6 .5 Cut 2
11
Zip
9x9
Peeper
All about 3
I Panel
E
10
9 Panel Backing
Then 3x3
7.5 w x 9h
18.5 w x 6.5 h
3 pieces
Panel F
Panel B Weaving
A Patchwork
Fabric D Black 1/4 yard
22 18.5 x 5.5 in Bag bottom
Fabric E 1/4 yard Teal fish patteren or fat quarter 4
23
15
7.5w x 9h Chain panel
3x9
10w x 9h
Then 3 (3 x3)
3 Thread Dec
A
D
3
Fabric F White with black spot 1/4 yard 17 9.25w x 9h Flatlock Panel G
14
9.5w x 9h
12
12w x 8h
10w x 2h
Elastic Pocket
Center
J
E
21
20
25
23 w x 17 in
Piping
3w x 34
Bag Lining
Cut 5 strips
Straps
21 23w x 17in Bag Lining
X Length of fabric (36 in)
Piping Panel C
Fabric G Green and turquoise animal print 1 yard
1.5
Imitation
8 10w x2h Center band F
Soft & Stable 36 inches x 58 inches Pattern pieces 9, 16 & 15 NOTE: All of the panels will be backed by Soft and Stable but they can be cut out after the panels are completed using them as a guide. These pieces need to be cut out ahead of that process. 9
16
4
18.5 x 6.5
6w x 15h
9w x 9
Panel B
Panel J
Panel H
More Shopping
Decorative Threads.
Cording for Straps 8/32 Piping Cord 6 strips 38 inches long. (Total 6.5 yards)
I recommend the following YLI Designer 7 (2 colors)
Cording for piping 1/8 inch (total 5 yards)
YLI Candlelight (2 different colors)
12 inch zipper
YLI Pearl Crown Rayon
1 yard 1/4 inch elastic
Madeira Cotona or Decora No6
Self cover buttons size 7/8 inch
More thread, more fun. Also have regular serger thread.
Dritz Fray check and Dritz 6 Looped Needle Threaders Topstitch needles and regular Serger needles for your machine Temporary fabric spray adhesive
Place all the following pieces into a bag marked 3 thread Rolled Edge and Narrow Hem 3 (Panel 3 Imitation Piping) 6 (Interfaced weaving strips x 3) 5 (Ruffle x 2)
25 (Straps x 6)
7 Interfaced Weaving Strips x 8)
9 (Weaving back ground Panel)
Cording for straps 38 inches x6
Soft & Stable (use Pattern piece 9) this is a backing to the Weaving panel. Scrap fabric for practicing on. Place all the following pieces into a bag marked 3 thread Wide—Decorative 15 (Decorative Pleats Panel D)
23 (Prairie Points x 6)
11 (Panel E)
12 (Center Panel)
13 (Crochet Strips)
Place all the remaining pieces in a bag and bring to class.
You will also need. Cording Foot, Lace Applicator Foot , cover and Chain foot, Ruffler foot, Elastic Foot and see through foot and plastic circular spool stands to place your decorative thread on. Clips or pins. Hand sewing needle! If you do not have any of these feet…..we can probably work around it. Please also bring to class your `sewing table for Chain and Cover Stitch.
