Sweet as Pie Serger Pin Cushion

Sweet as Pie Pin Cushion + Video Course The Sweet as Pie Serger Pin Cushion brings the joy of beginner friendly serging to life with an adorable design that is both practical and impressive. This charming pin cushion is the perfect first project for any serger owner, works on every make and model of serger, and teaches you real skills you will use again and again at your machine. This project features Sookie’s creative use of the Belt Loop Folder with Coverstitch to create that gorgeous crisscross pie crust top, narrow seam edges with decorative thread for a beautiful finish, and a weaving technique to reduce bulk in your seams. You will learn how to gather with a foot and without, how to stitch around curves with ease, and how to stop and start your seams cleanly and professionally. For those who don’t have a gathering foot or belt loop folder, no problem! Bonus videos show you exactly how to achieve every step without the specialty feet, so nothing stands between you and your finished pin cushion. BONUS videos cover: how to gather without a gathering foot, how to create belt loops without a belt loop folder, how to make adorable fruit decorative straight pins, alternative thread options, and more. Finished measurements 4-1/2” x 2-1/2” (6-1/2¿ from edge to edge of outside crust) **Video Course included with purchase** The Video Course is broken into 19 lessons with two hours high definition instructional video. Each lesson corresponds to a section on the printable instructions which includes 7 BONUS videos. This video course is included with the purchase of the pattern and will be added to your purchase. While making this project, you’ll build confidence and discover creative ways to use your serger, including: Belt Loop Folder with 3-Thread Coverstitch wide for Crisscross Pie Crust 3-Thread Narrow Seam (often called Narrow hem) edge with decorative thread Gathering with gathering foot and without (inside bonus video) Weaving technique to reduce bulk in seams Stitching around curve with ease Stop and start seams clean and professionally Designed using the BERNINA L890 but can be stitched on any machine as long as your serger has the listed stitches and presser feet. stitches 3-Thread Narrow Seam (also known as Narrow Hem) 3-Thread Coverstitch Wide 3-Thread Overlock Wide stitches Standard foot/Clear foot (Clear is helpful because it’s see-through, but it is not required) Gathering or Ruffling foot (See bonus video for alternative gathering methods) Curve foot (Curve Foot is helpful for stitching around the circle, but it is not required) Chain/Coverstitch foot or Clear Coverstitch foot Belt Loop Folder for coverstitch or combination sergers (sometimes called a Belt Loop Binder). Example shown: BERNINA 15/30 using a 1-1/4¿ strip. Adjust size for your machine; accessory holder may be required depending on brand. NOTE: If your serger does not have coverstitch, an alternative stitch option for the Crisscross Crust is included. Materials ¿ Fabric A 1/8 yd shown as Tan Gingham (Pie Crust) ¿ Fabric B 1/4 yd or Fat Quarter shown as Red (Pie Filling) ¿ Fabric C 1/4 yd shown as Cherry (Bottom Crust) ¿ Fiber Fill i.e. Poly-Fil ¿ Plastic Stuffing Beads i.e. Poly-Pellets,1/3 cup approx. ¿ (1) Mini Pie Pan 4¿ THREADS ¿ (3) Standard Serger Threads i.e. Mettler Seracor ¿ (1) Untwisted textured serger thread i.e. Wonderfil SoftLoc or MaxiLock Stretch ¿ (1) 30 Wt. Cotton i.e. Sulky Cotton Blendables Thread Needles ¿ Needles: Check your user manual for the correct needle system (ELx705 or 130/705H). Use 80/12 for lighter stitching and 90/14 for thicker or bulky stitching. ¿ Hand sewing needle