Overlocker Basics and make a T-shirt

Ever wondered what all those switches and dials on your overlocker/serger do? Did you know that your machine is capable? come and find out!

Ever wondered what all those switches and dials on your overlocker/serger do? Did you know that your machine is capable of so much more than just preventing fraying? It can create stretch seams and faux cover stitches and so much more!

We will help you to understand your machine and gain confidence in using it. We will teach you how to thread it from scratch. You will spend time playing with settings and tension. You will be encouraged to make mistakes on purpose - so that you can learn by your mistakes.

Spend the morning gaining confidence with your overlocker and then the afternoon making a simple t-shirt which can be constructed on your overlocker.

What you will learn/achieve

Confidence in threading your overlocker from scratch
You to make friends with your overlocker and leave feeling confident about what you can achieve with it
The afternoon will be spend making a simple T-shirt

What's included

Tuition: full instruction and support in a small class.
A copy of the Wardrobe by Me Fitted T-shirt pattern [worth £19.75]
Basic sewing kit to use during the workshop.
Tea and cake.

About your tutor

Emma studied Textiles at university and worked in child wear design. She has a teaching and training qualification and teaches at various sewing studios across the UK and is often found helping independent pattern designers at the big sewing shows on their stands.