Overlocker / Stretch Knit Class 2023

These classes are designed for the more experienced sewer who want to learn how to use the overlocker to a professional standard. We will be working with stretch knit fabrics that require a little bit of skill.  You will make a whole new wardrobe that you can co-ordinate together. We will be using a variety of stretch fabrics to help you get familiar with the way they all behave.  You will need to bring along your own overlocker and we will be learning a few tricks on it to help you feel more confident with the whole process of overlocking.

In this 3 week block of classes you will learn how to:

• Thread the overlocker
•  Use it and perform some really great tricks on it
•  Measure and cut out patterns for stretch garments
•  Choose really great fabrics for the overlocker
•  Get the fit right on everything you make
•  Manipulate stretch fabrics on the overlocker
•  Finish your garments to a professional standard
•  Make garments easily and without stress
•  Make garments for your whole family