Students who wish to participate in this class must have sewing machine experience. Some garment construction is preferable. The emphasis in this class will be on learning how to thread and operate the serger. If you have any concern about whether your student is ready for this class, please contact Sandy.
Participants in this class will learn the basics of operating a serger while sewing their own t-shirt and sweatpants. A serger uses 4 threads to create a stretchy, commercial looking seam finish particularly useful when working with knit fabrics. The serger is the preferred tool for most garment industry construction.
Students’ bodies will be measured the first day of class to create a bespoke garment pattern using our pattern generating software. Parents who would like to remain in class for this process are welcome. Students should come wearing clothing that is fairly close to the body to allow for accurate body measurements.
Skills learned in this class:
How the thread a serger
- Basic serger parts and uses
- Basic serger operation
- How to seam rip a serged seam
- Techniques for cutting out knit garments
- Distinction between woven and knit fabrics
- Pinning techniques for ribbing
- Use of double needles in sewing machine to create hem on knit garments
- How to create a casing
- How to thread elastic into casing.
All materials are provided.
Students should wear closed toe shoes in class.
These classes are very popular, if you are unable to attend after registering, please inform Sandy Smith so she can open the spot to someone on the waitlist! She can be reached at s.smith@crucescreatives.org.
Thanks to Funding from the City of Las Cruces and the American Rescue Plan Act we are able to offer this class free of cost to all Title One students who attend schools in Las Cruces, otherwise it would cost $175.00.
Title One schools include all of the Las Cruces Public Schools, White Sands Schools, Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, Arrowhead Park, Alma d'Arte, J Paul Taylor Academy, La Academia Dolores Huerta, Los Montanas, New America, Raíces Del Saber. If you have questions about whether a school is included as a Title One school please contact Sandy Smith at s.smith@crucescreatives.org
