Overlocker skills – t-shirt

If you are looking to start making your own wardrobe, or are looking for an introduction to sewing with stretch fabrics then this class will be perfect for you. It is perfect for those with an overlocker but haven’t tried making clothes yet, you will use one of our classroom overlockers to construct your garment. Hemming and finishing will be on our sewing machines.

This course will teach you how to make a raglan t-shirt. You will learn:

• Tracing pattern pieces

• Understanding pattern markings

• How to measure yourself, pick a size or grade

• cut and handle stretch fabrics to get the best results.

• How to measure your seam allowance

• Overlocker - Pick a suitable stitch length, width and differential feed

• Sewing Machine - Picking a needle, suitable stretch stitch.

• Sewing machine - hemming and top stitching

If you have had an overlocker or sewing machine for a while but were reluctant to start sewing stretch fabrics, then this class will give you the confidence to start making your own clothing at home.

Suitable fabrics include cotton lycra, cotton interlock, viscose elastane, jersey. Non-stretch fabrics will not be suitable for this class, nor will heavier weight stretch fabrics such as French terry/loop back, sweatshirting etc.

If you would like help choosing the right sort of fabric, we can help you in store.

Never sewn before? Try our beginners class here

Supplied:

• Machines
• Scissors
• Pins
• Tape Measures
• Sewing Pattern
• Tea and Coffee.

Required:

• Threads
• Lunch
• Suitable stretch fabric to make your t-shirt (see table Below) These are minimum fabric requirements for 57”/145cm wide fabric, please bear in mind that you will need to purchase more for directional prints or if you need to add additional length. Does not include extra for shrinkage. 4 way stretch fabrics such as cotton lycra, jersey, viscose, elastane, ribbed knits etc are suitable for this pattern.

Any further queries, please email us at ipswich@franklinsgroup.com

Classes are suitable for everyone over the age of 18.

To Book a class you can either give us a call on 01473254276, come into store or book online.