Description
Have you just bought an overlocker but don’t know where to start or perhaps you’ve had an overlocker sitting in its box for years, gathering dust? Are you too scared to try and use it? Or maybe you’ve been stuck using the same thread colours for all your projects because you don’t know how to rethread it?!! Maybe you are thinking about buying an overlocker, but would like to try it out first?
If so, then this is the class for you! In this 2.5hr workshop you will learn everything you need to know to start using that wonderful machine and go away filled with knowledge.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- how to thread your overlocker & rethread it…without the fear!!
- troubleshooting – how to fix the tension
- how to adjust your machine for different fabric types (and avoid the dreaded lettuce seam!)
- how to start and finish off your seams
- how to disengage your knife
- how to overlock a concave and convex curved edge
- how to overlock inside and outside corners
- how to sew a rolled hem
- an introduction to using the overlocker to sew seams and how and when to use it for different garment construction.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- A fabric pack to practice on and experience sewing on different fabric types.
- Coloured thread to use during the class – this will help with threading your machine!
- Use of an overlocker if you haven’t bought one yet. There are three studio overlockers and 4 places on the workshop. Please contact me prior to booking to see if the machines are still available.
- Tea, Coffee and other refreshments, plus lots of biscuits to keep you going
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:
- Your own overlocker (if you have an overlocker, please bring this as they are all slightly different and it’s important to learn how to use your own machine)
- If you bring your own overlocker please remember the foot pedal, all your accessories and instruction manual – please tell me in the message box at checkout which machine you own.
- A notepad and pen to jot down any useful tips you might pick up!
SKILL LEVEL:
Level 3 – you do not need any prior overlocker experience (that’s what this class is for!), but I will presume that you are confident using a regular sewing machine.
LOCATION:
Held in the lovely, bright and spacious Threadquarters studio! 49 Main Street, Bangor, NI. Located on the first floor.
Please click here for more details on the location and parking options.
PLEASE NOTE: The class requires a minimum of two people to go ahead.
Please check Terms & Conditions for full cancellation policies.
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