Karen Dawn Hennessy


Serge with joy and confidence
Master Serger Basics
Tackle Advanced Techniques
Personalized teaching that helps beginners feel comfortable operating their machines, advanced students unlock amazing project possibilities.
Learn new stitches and techniques and increase your serger skills

Have a serger?
Not sure how to use it?
Want to move beyond the basics?

Schedule a private serger lesson with me to learn how to serge with confidence. With more than two decades of experience using a serger and teaching serger techniques, I provide targeted lessons on topics including:
  • Serger set up basics: anatomy of a serger, functions, threading, tensioning, and differential feed
  • Stitch types (as many as your serger offers)
  • Hems, seams, and decorative stitches
  • Serging different fabric types
  • Tips and tricks for professional-level finishing
  • Project-specific techniques
  • Learning which stitches to use when
  • Troubleshooting

Wherever you are in your serging adventure...

I can help you increase skills, guide you through projects, and learn new techniques. Book a lesson today!

1:1 Coaching

Private Serger Lesson

A focused session to develop specific skills, work on a project, or master a technique.

What's Included:

  • In-person lesson
  • Hands on practice to ensure you feel confident with your new skills
  • Custom approaches to advance your techniques at any skill level
  • Compassionate, judgment-free space to be heard and guided

Materials fee of $20 will be charged for each beginner lesson. Please be sure to select materials fee when purchasing your lesson below. If you have mastered serger basics and are bringing your own project, the materials fee does not apply. 

Packages can be booked over multiple dates. Contact me for scheduling subsequent package sessions.

Amount to be charged:

Payment Info

Serger Lesson

1 hour
5203 Moon Mist, San Antonio TX 78250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any prior experience with a serger?
Not at all! Whether you're a complete beginner or already love using your serger, I'll meet you exactly where you are and guide you to the skills that best support your unique needs and goals.
How are sessions delivered?
All private lessons are held in-person, at my home. I can come to your home for an additional fee.
Is one session enough, or should I plan for more?
Many clients experience meaningful breakthroughs in just one session. For more advanced skills and ongoing learning, you may wish to book multiple or subsequent lessons.

I generally recommend completing several sessions to increase confidence and skills. Booking my 3-session package gives you a 5% discount!
What if I'm not sure this is right for me?
That's exactly what the free discovery call is for! We can chat and see if we're a good fit — no pressure, no commitment.
I prefer a group session, do you offer that?
Yes! I offer a limited number of group lessons at Abby's Attic; you can sign up using their online schedule. I can also offer personalized group lessons for up to 5 people, please contact me to schedule a group lesson. 

Words from Students

"Learned new techniques and tips in using my serger, for example: attaching a zipper, layering/quilting, using different fabric. Karen is so knowledgeable and patient."

— Irma F.

"I loved the ease of instruction and the project we completed in class. Everything was great!"

— Adrian W.

"I had a blast. All 4 of us took the intro class and beyond together."

— Tinka O.