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Serger Technique Class: Making a T-Shirt

  • Sew Santa Barbara 4175 State Street Santa Barbara, CA, 93110 United States (map)

Serger Technique Class: Making a T-Shirt

If your serger intimidates you more than it should, this class is your gentle, slightly sassy intervention. We’ll walk through all the core knit-sewing techniques you need to make a professional-looking T-shirt—without actually sewing the whole garment. Think of it as T-shirt boot camp, but without the sweat.

You’ll practice threading (deep breaths, you can do this), tension balancing, clean seam construction, finishing edges, hemming knits without warping them, mastering differential feed, and creating smooth neckbands and curves. We’ll make sample pieces together so you can focus on the skills—not on finishing a project before the clock runs out.

By the end, you’ll have a tidy little library of technique samples, the knowledge to tackle knit garments with confidence, and the smug satisfaction of finally understanding what all those dials and knobs actually do. Perfect for serger beginners, knit-fabric enthusiasts, and anyone who wants their handmade shirts to stop looking like they survived a small disaster.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Cost: $40.00

To register, please call or come into the store.

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