Course Description


Serger 101: Learn to Serge With Confidence

Stop feeling intimidated by your serger and finally learn how to use it with confidence.

Whether your serger is brand new or has been sitting untouched because it feels overwhelming, Serger 101 will help you confidently thread, troubleshoot, and use your machine with ease.

Designed for beginners and improving sewists alike, this step-by-step online course breaks serging down into simple, manageable lessons so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start enjoying your serger.

You don’t need to feel frustrated by threading, tension settings, skipped stitches, or confusing manuals anymore.

✔ Beginner-friendly lessons
✔ Lifetime access
✔ Learn at your own pace
✔ Access to a private student community
✔ 30-day money-back guarantee

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Is This Course Right For You?

This course is perfect for you if:

✔ Your serger feels intimidating
✔ You’ve avoided using your serger because threading feels confusing
✔ You struggle with tension settings or skipped stitches
✔ You want cleaner, more professional-looking projects
✔ You want to confidently sew knit fabrics
✔ You’re tired of your serger collecting dust

Whether you’re completely new to serging or simply want to feel more comfortable using your machine, this course will help you build confidence step-by-step.


Inside Serger 101, You’ll Learn:

✔ How your serger works
✔ Serger threading made easy
✔ How to choose the right needles and thread
✔ Essential overlock stitches and when to use them
✔ How to create rolled hems and decorative finishes
✔ Simple ways to serge curves, corners, and tricky areas
✔ How to troubleshoot common serger problems like skipped stitches, tension issues, and fabric rippling
✔ How to clean, maintain, and care for your serger
✔ How to build your own serger stitch reference book for future projects

You’ll also complete guided exercises and projects designed to help you practice your new skills and confidently use your serger on real sewing projects.


Before Serger 101:

  • Frustrated by threading
  • Confused by tension settings
  • Intimidated by your machine
  • Struggling with messy seams
  • Avoiding knit fabrics
  • Unsure how to fix common serger problems

After Serger 101:

✔ Confidently thread your serger
✔ Troubleshoot common issues with ease
✔ Create clean professional seam finishes
✔ Sew knit fabrics confidently
✔ Understand your machine settings
✔ Finally enjoy using your serger


Create Professional Finishes With Ease

A serger is one of the most valuable tools you can have in your sewing space. From beautifully finished seams to quick garment construction and decorative techniques, your serger can completely transform the way you sew.

From clean seams and rolled hems to decorative finishes and knit construction, you’ll learn practical serger techniques you can use on real sewing projects right away.

And once you understand how it works, you’ll wonder how you ever sewed without one.

Serger 101 gives you the strong foundation you need to confidently use your machine on a variety of fabrics, including both woven and knit fabrics.

Start creating professional-looking projects with confidence.

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What Makes This Course Different?

✔ Beginner-friendly step-by-step instruction
✔ Practical techniques you can actually use
✔ Printable guides and reference materials included
✔ Troubleshooting help for common serger problems
✔ Self-paced lessons you can revisit anytime
✔ Taught by sewing instructor Margaret Smith with more than 15 years of teaching experience

This course follows the same proven teaching methods Margaret Smith has used to teach hundreds of students in sewing studios, fabric stores, and schools.


Learn At Your Own Pace

No need to travel to a class or work around someone else’s schedule.

With this online course, you can watch lessons anytime on your laptop, tablet, or phone — as many times as you need.

Rewatch lessons anytime you need a refresher and learn at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

✔ Self-paced lessons
✔ Lifetime access
✔ Beginner-friendly instruction
✔ Watch anytime, anywhere
✔ Access to a private student community
✔ 30-day money-back guarantee


Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the course take?

That’s completely up to you. Lessons are broken into beginner-friendly sections you can complete at your own pace.

Because you have lifetime access, you can revisit the lessons anytime you need a refresher.


What if I’ve never used a serger before?

Perfect! This course was designed specifically to help beginners feel comfortable and confident using their serger.


What if I need help during the course?

Enrollment includes access to a private student community where you can ask questions, share your work, and get support.

Not on Facebook? You’re always welcome to contact Margaret directly with questions.


What if I change my mind?

Your purchase is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. If the course isn’t what you expected, simply request a refund within the first 30 days.


Your Serger Doesn’t Have To Feel Intimidating Anymore

Learn the skills, techniques, and confidence you need to finally enjoy using your serger and create professional-looking projects with ease.

✔ Beginner-friendly lessons
✔ Lifetime access
✔ Learn at your own pace
✔ 30-day money-back guarantee


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Professional Seamstress and Sewing Instructor Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith is a professional seamstress and sewing instructor with more than 15 years of experience teaching students how to sew with confidence. She has helped hundreds of students, from complete beginners to experienced sewists, master new techniques through clear, practical, step-by-step instruction. Margaret specializes in simplifying intimidating sewing skills so they feel approachable, manageable, and fun. Her teaching style is encouraging, beginner-friendly, and focused on helping students build real confidence at their own pace. Through Let’s Learn to Sew, Margaret has worked with students from around the world who want to improve their sewing skills, create professional-looking projects, and enjoy the creative process without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're learning the basics or tackling more advanced techniques, Margaret’s goal is simple: help you feel confident and excited to sew.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. welcome To Serger 101: Machine Basics & Techniques

    3. Machine Basics & Techniques

    4. How This Course Works

      FREE PREVIEW
    1. How to Choose the Right Serger

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Serger Shopping Companion Sheet

    3. Unboxing Your Serger

      FREE PREVIEW
    4. Essential Serger Accessories

      FREE PREVIEW
    5. Serger Parts Explained

    6. Serger Terminology Guide

    1. Choosing the Right Serger Thread

    2. Understanding Serger Needles

    3. How to Change Serger Needles

    4. Serger Thread & Needle Guide

    5. Serger Thread & Needle Guide

    1. Create Your Serger Stitch Reference Book

    2. How to set up a serger stitch book

    3. My Serger Book

    4. Serger Stitches and Uses

    5. Serger Stitch Book Cover

    6. Serger Shopping Companion Sheet

    7. Understanding the parts of a serger

    8. Troubleshooting Common Serger Problems

    9. Serger Stitch Sampler page

    1. Understanding Serger Threading Systems

    2. Threading An Air Jet Serger

    3. Traditional Serger Threading Made Simple

    1. Essential Serger Stitches

    2. How to Sew a 4-Thread Overlock Stitch

    3. Setting Up 3 Thread Overlock

    4. How to Sew a 3-Thread Overlock Stitch

    5. How to Sew a Rolled Hem

    6. The Rolled Hem: Machine Set-up and Serging

    7. The Rolled Hem: Printable Guide

    8. How and Why You Need to Secure Serger Thread Tails

    9. Securing Serger Thread Tails With Seam Sealant

    10. How to Conceal Serger Thread Tails

About this course

  • $39.00
  • 45 lessons