40 years at the serger · BERNINA specialist

There's far more to a serger than a finished edge.

Barbara Goldkorn helps shops sell more sergers — and helps sew-ists get more from the ones they own.

Expert serger knowledge.Hands-On experience.
Barbara Goldkorn working at a BERNINA serger
40+Years on the serger
BERNINARecognized expert
NationwideIn-shop events
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Barbara leading a hands-on serger class
Meet Barbara

For many years Barbara, together with her husband Ron owned one of the nation's leading retailers of BERNINA and Baby Lock sergers in Austin, Texas.

Barbara Goldkorn is a celebrated expert in the world of sergers, known for a dynamic teaching style and hands-on experience. Her passion shows up in everything — her live events and a carefully crafted line of serger-specific patterns.

Those patterns showcase elegant ideas and innovative techniques, giving serger enthusiasts a steady source of inspiration as they explore everything these versatile machines can do.

— Barbara
For shops & dealers

What exactly is a Cutting Edge Serger Event?

When customers see the full creative potential of a serger, selling one gets a whole lot easier. Here's how a visit comes together.

Optional

01 — Day before

The Trunk Show

A two-hour showcase of Barbara's creative serger techniques — fast, fun, and surprisingly easy quilting results, from decorative stitching to effortless binding.

Day one

02 — Day one

Hands-on workshop

An all-day event highlighting BERNINA's exclusive features through genuinely useful techniques. Barbara's instruction engages novices and experts in the same room.

Day two

03 — Day two


A second all-day session on the next day, giving your customers the flexibility to attend whichever day fits — and doubling the chances to sell.

Upcoming dates

Don't see your area? Ask about a date Serger sales generator · inspiration & excitement · your customers will thank you
From the shops

The Highest Compliments are the Recommendations

Awesome teacher! Tons of tips and tricks. The energy in the room was contagious, and we saw a significant increase in product sales.

Galen Kelch
Quilt Beginnings · Dublin, OH

Barbara explains complex techniques in a fun, accessible way. We saw happy customers and a noticeable spike in sales — what more could we ask for?

Jackie Gilbreath
35th Ave Sew & Vac · Phoenix, AZ

Barbara masterfully connects a fun learning experience with the practical side of actually selling BERNINA sergers.

Brad Kleman
Sew Much More · Waukesha, WI
For sew-ists

Tools & patterns, built around the serger.

Free* shipping in the USA
Patterns

Patterns & more

Serger-specific patterns designed to show off what these machines can really do.

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For BERNINA

BERNINA Tools

TrimBin+ and SnapStation+ — premium accessories built specifically for BERNINA sergers.

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For Baby Lock

Baby Lock Tools

TrimBin+ and TrimBin Standard — premium accessories built specifically for Baby Lock sergers.

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Get in touch

Bring a Cutting Edge Serger Event to your store.

Tell Barbara where you are and she'll follow up with available dates, what's included, and how an event pays for itself in serger sales. Sewists — use the same form to order tools or ask about patterns.

You're all set — Barbara's been notified.

She personally reviews every request and typically replies within a couple of business days.