09/22/2023 Fall "Serging a Machine Cover" with Susan Parks

Fall “Serging a Machine Cover”

Project: Custom sewing machine or Serger cover

Instructor: Susan Parks

We will create a cover for the machine you bring to class. A large part of the class is measuring and assembling parts cut out with pattern you make (or use my Triumph pattern), and the remainder will be to stitch up the cover in a way to make a soft or firm machine cover for any machine in your house. This could be adapted to make covers for other appliances such as mixers! We will primarily use 4 thread overlock, how to make a pattern, and construction of a functional item. If you would like to finish edge in a rolled hem, we will if time allows. I will distribute handouts for both procedures.

If you will bring tools, Darlene and I can come at 9:15 to help you select things you like that will be good for your materials.

Materials Supply List:
Approximately 2 yds of your chosen fabric for outside
Approximately 2 yds of your chosen fabric for inside
Approximately 2 yds of batting for a soft cover or choice of interfacing
OR Approximately 2 yds of“Bosal” Foam 2-sided fusible stabilizer for a firm machine cover
4 spools Serger thread matching fabric
Large boxes to make pattern or sheets of cardboard if you want to make or trace off pattern for your machine. (I will bring utility knife, metal ruler, and knife mat if you want to make or reproduce a pattern)
Tools Needed:
Extra serger needles – Organ 90/14
Lots of big “Wonder Clips”
Large and small scissors
Rotary cutter and mat
Tape measure, Firm ruler for quilting at least 6” wide and 24” long, If you already have a Metal ruler – 36” with cork on back for cutting box pattern, please bring. Box cutter for cutting pattern if you have one. (I will bring one)
Marking pens – one heat erasable and one ball point or sharpie pen for marking box pattern Lg Safety pins (optional great for holding layers together while serging, especially on bulky covers)

You are welcome to bring a closed top drink or snack if you need to. If we get started at 10, we may finish by 12:30.


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Thank you for signing up for a class at Ready Set Sew in East Ridge/Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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In the case that you are unable to attend the class, you must cancel at least 5 days prior to class date for a FULL refund. If you cancel 3-5 days prior to class, there is a 50% forfeiture fee deducted from your class fee. You may choose to transfer to another class if available, with a $20 transfer fee plus additional registration fee if applicable. If you cancel less than 3 days prior to class, your class fee is 100% forfeited. Transfer to another class is not available with less than a 3-day cancellation.
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