How to use an overlocker

How to use an 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 and then we will put them into practice and make a simple T shirt.

Class level – Intermediate, you will have sewn other easy projects using a sewing machine 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.

£95

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. we start with threading tips and tension techniques, moving onto making  samples to add to a worksheet that can be referred to in the future. We will also make a small Childs size t shirt to practice various techniques  All fabrics are included for the class.

Specifically you will learn;

  • Overlocker techniques
  • Stitches and how to change them
  • Working with different fabrics
  • How to stabilise seams in stretch fabrics
  • Attaching a continuous neck band
  • The Overlocker rolled hem

What you need to bring to the class:

  • An Overlocker  its power cables and any accessories you have
  • Your overlocker manual (important)

Maximum class size 4

Tutor

Aly Warner

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website

Cookie Policy