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Archive | How To Use A Sewing Machine
How to Use your Overlocker
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. We will create samples that you can keep to refer too in the future.
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.
All fabrics are included for the class
Specifically you will learn;
- Overlocker techniques
- Stitches and how to change them
- Tension issues
- Attaching a continuous neck band
- Working with different fabrics
- Differential feed
- Changing needles
- 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
Sorry, we don't have any classes planned currently. To register your interest please email us at hello@bobbinsewingschool.com.
How To Use A Sewing Machine
A class for absolute beginners and a fantastic course to get you on your way – learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine confidently. Take your samples home with you and have everything you need to refer to in the future. This is one of our favourite sessions as it’s like teaching someone to drive, as soon as you get it, you’re on your way. Scheduled classes are shown at the bottom of the page.
Class level- Total beginner / Refresher
What we will cover in this session
We aim to cover the list below, but depending on how many questions you may 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 which we haven’t covered.
How to thread the machine
How to wind on the bobbin and insert the bobbin
Stitching straight, curves and corners
ZigZag stitches and stretch stitches
Understanding tension and problem solving tension issues
Importance of a completing the stitch cycle
Reversing
Importance of steering the fabric
Machine feet and how to use them
Have a go at creating seams a rolled hem and applique
Understanding which needles to use with different fabrics
Basic troubleshooting
What you need to bring with you
Nothing! All is provided, but if you have one you may wish to bring your own machine to get the best from the class
Tutor
Aly Warner
Sorry, we don't have any classes planned currently. To register your interest please email us at hello@bobbinsewingschool.com.