Serger Basics & Certification @ Ace Makerspace

Mon, 05 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm UTC-07:00

Ace Makerspace | Oakland

Phoebe Weiss
Publisher/HostPhoebe Weiss
Serger Basics & Certification @ Ace Makerspace
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Level up your sewing skills with this class on using a Serger (aka Overlock) sewing machine.
About this Event

Please RSVP/purchase tickets through the ace makerspace website: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

Level up your sewing skills with this class on using a Serger (aka Overlock) sewing machine. This class covers all the basics of using this fun but complex sewing machine. Serging is a great way to sew garments especially stretch fabrics and have great finish.

Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 Hours
Location: Coworking/Textiles suite 206
Prerequisites: Sewing 101, or basic sewing machine experience
Certification: Certification on the Ace Juki Sergers
Age: 18+

We will review how this machine functions including how to read the manual. There will be hands on practice with threading for 3-Thread Overlock, Changing the needle and sewing a variety of fabric types. Troubleshooting, working with a differential feed and tensioning will also be reviewed.

Successful completion of this class qualifies folks to use the Juki MO-655N Sergers that Ace has in our Textiles studio.

This is not a bring your own machine class.

What to Bring: If you wear glasses please make sure to bring them.

This class requires a minimum of 2 students per session. If the class is canceled, we can offer a refund but otherwise, do not.

Members may use the space quietly for coworking or light machine work as long as it does not interrupt the class.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on the Ace makerspace website check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-­profit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell Street, Ste. 214, Oakland, United States

Tickets

USD 65.87

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