Overlocker Basics and make a T-shirt

Description

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.

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.

Ideally you will have your own overlocker to bring to the workshop.

If you are yet to invest in an overlocker and would like to use Stitching KItchen’s Pfaff Admire 1000 or Janome Mylock 454D demonstration models, please let us know when you book. 

Feel free to bring any old t-shirts or other scrap jersey to practise on.

You will also need good quality 4 way stretch jersey - cotton lycra jersey is perfect for the T-shirt, a kit will be available in the run up to the workshop

We will stop for 30minutes lunch break so bring a packed lunch!

Please note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs.   

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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.