The ever scary overlocker, if you own one and feel its missing its potential, bring it along to this class and we will spend some time discussing and practicing the different stitches and techniques available on your machine and then we will put them into practice and make a simple T shirt.
Class level – Intermediate, you will have sewn other easy to make garments and have good basic sewing knowledge. Have access to and be able to bring your own overlocker to the class along with the manual for the machine.
The topics we aim to cover are:
We aim to cover the points on the list below. Depending on how many questions you have, we may not get a chance to cover everything – please let us know if there is something specific you really want help with before you leave if we don’t cover it in the class.
We aim to teach you the skills you will need to improve your overlocker use. You will make an easy to wear Tshirt using your overlocker and samples that can be referred to in the future All fabrics are included for the class
Specifically you will learn;
- Overlocker techniques
- Stitches and how to change them
- Using stitch and tear interfacing
- Attaching a continuous neck band
- Working with different fabrics
- The Overlocker rolled hem
What you need to bring to the class:
- An Overlocker and any accessories you have
- Your overlocker manual (important)
Maximum class size 4
Tutor
Aly Warner
| Date/Time | Class | Cost | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
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15/02/2020 10:00 am - 3:30 pm |
How To Use an Overlocker
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£75.00 | 3 |
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18/04/2020 10:00 am - 3:30 pm |
How To Use an Overlocker
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£80.00 | 4 |
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29/05/2020 10:00 am - 3:30 pm |
How To Use an Overlocker
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£80.00 | 4 |
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