Serger Basics with Jo Bell

About this event

Do you own a serger but you're afraid to use it? Are you considering purchasing one but unsure what to look for? Learn how to thread and operate a serger/overlocker machine in this beginning sewing class with Jo Bell.

Topics covered:

+ Getting to know your machine: threading, parts, functions, and tension

+ Kinds of stitches and basic techniques

+ Regular machine cleaning and maintenance

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 18th, 5:30 - 8pm

Location: 506 Main Street Suite 18 Westbrook Maine.

Cost: $60 per person. Scholarships are available; apply here.

What to bring:

+ Your working serger machine **

+ Machine manual

**Please let us know if you plan to borrow one of our machines during the class.

All other materials are provided for this class.

Age Requirement: This class is suitable for ages 16 and up, or age 12 and up is accompanied by an adult guardian.

Refund policy: Read the full policy here. By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the policy.

Jo Bell (she/her) is the owner of Past + Future Craft Exchange. She learned to sew from her mother at a young age in their basement sewing room in Washington state. Jo worked as a professional stitcher for many years before she was hired by Common Threads of Maine, a nonprofit professional sewing school that she ran for over three years. Jo lives in Portland with her husband and two sassy siamese cats.