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Cutting Edge Workshop with Barbara Goldkorn
May 1-2, 10-4 each day

Barbara Goldkorn is a celebrated expert in the world of sergers, renowned for her dynamic teaching style and four decades of hands-on experience. Her passion for serging shines through in every aspect of her work, through her in-person events, and a carefully crafted line of serger-specific patterns. These patterns—designed to showcase elegant design ideas and innovative techniques—serve as a source of inspiration for serger enthusiasts worldwide, helping them explore the vast creative possibilities of these versatile machines.

The Trunk Show is followed by a two day, hands-on event highlighting BERNINA's exclusive features and illustrating fun, useful serger techniques. Barbara's expert instruction engages novices and experts alike.

Day one of the workshop will be a skill building class featuring hands on techniques and features you never thought would be so easy using a serger.

Day two will be making a super cute tote bag!

TRENDY FRINGE TOTE (our sample will be made with new Moda fabrics as shown in the small pic)

featured serger techniques:

  • Embellish fabric with a chain/cover stitch and cut into squares
  • Use the chain stitch to join squares together
  • Add a decorative cover stitch to conceal a seam
  • Master an exclusive ½-inch fringe stitch that adds flair to countless projects
  •  Use the Chain Stitch with decorative threads to quilt and embellish your base fabric
  •  Discover a clever lining technique that gives your tote a polished finish
  • Create sturdy, stylish handles with ease
  • Learn how stitching on heavy foam adds structure and stability

Thanks to the amazing features of the BERNINA L890 Serger. You’ll leave with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind tote and plenty of new skills to inspire your next projects. Most of all, you’ll have a blast while discovering just how creative—and easy—serging can be!

Registration fee includes the trunk show, 2 day workshop, complete kits/threads for both days, use of your own (one person per serger) NEW BERNINA L890 air threading sergers, 3 of Barbara's exclusive patterns, a couple spools of decorative threads to take home, lunch both days and so much more!

If you'd like to stay nearby, we've got a group rate available at the Best Western in our parking lot! Click here to reserve your room!