Beginners Overlocking

Day – Wednesday Evenings

Time – 7-9pm

Venue – St Michael’s Road Community Centre Hitchin SG4 0QA

Are you frightened of using an overlocking machine or are thinking about purchasing one and want to learn more?

Taking this course will give you confidence to use an overlocker, both for neatening seams and for quick construction of stretch garments and activewear.

Tara

“A really useful course. I learnt to thread and work confidently with my overlocker and I haven’t looked back. Good notes were provided and the samples I have from the course help me with troubleshooting when I switch to using a different fabric. I would definitely recommend”

Eugenie

“There is true magic to unlock in an overlocker. I’ll admit to being quite timid around my machine. I lived in hope it wouldn’t misbehave or make weird noises!
This course has given me tons of confidence – not just in a myriad of different stitches and uses; but also in how to care for the machine; making sure I can use it properly and for a long time ”
Can’t wait to get onto my next project!
Thank you Kaye – worth every penny!

Liz

“This course was just what I needed to make the best use of my overlocker. Prior to the course I received a handbook and different fabrics to practice on. During the classes we went from the very beginning when you thread the overlocker through identifying problems and stitching fabrics. This has given me the confidence to move forward with my sewing “

• Identify parts of your machine
• Cleaning and maintenance of your machine
• Thread the machine using both threading and knotting methods
• Change thread colour using knotting method
• Adjust tension and stitch length
• Perform a 4 thread and 3 thread overlock
• How to get an accurate seam allowance
• Set the machine for rolled hems
• Set the machine for a flatlock seam
• Adjust differential feed to suit your chosen fabric
• How to use an overlocker on corners and curves
• How to start and stop to produce a neat finish

• A course workbook  which includes all the information you will need for your course plus space for you to include the samples that you produce during the course.
• Course Kit – This will include calico fabric and a set of coloured overlocking threads to allow you to practise the techniques shown to you on the course
• Inclusion in a WhatsApp group for the duration of the course
• Membership of our Social Society

For your course you will need to ensure you have the following items.  ensure you are fully prepared to make the most of your classes

• Overlock Machine – You will need to have your own overlock machine or perhaps you could  borrow one. Please ensure you have your manual and coloured threads to hand.  If you need help choosing a machine please head over to our trusted supplier via this link. 

You may want to consider also buying spare overlock needles (these are specific to your machine)  and spare overlock threads

• You will receive a confirmation email upon booking please ensure you have given us your telephone number. You will be added to a course WhatsApp group 1 week before the start of the course
• Our classes are non-refundable so please make sure you’ve checked your diary carefully before booking
• Please read our FAQs and T’s & C’s before booking.
• Should you need to contact us before your course please email [email protected]