Get To Know Your Overlocker - 1st March

Get to Know Your Overlocker

Do you have an overlocker but not sure how to get started? Want to gain confidence and new skills? In this day course, Helen will teach you how to get to grips with your overlock machine from threading, right through to rolled hems and finding the best tension for a variety of fabric types. By the end of the workshop, you should feel confident setting up and using your machine.

Suitable For: Level 3 - Improvers

Course Duration: Saturday 1st March, 9.30am - 4pm

You Will Learn:

- How to thread your machine from scratch 

- Learn how to obtain the correct stitch tension for a variety of fabrics

- Using a 3 and 4 thread overlock as well as a wide 3 thread overlock

- How to stitch a rolled hem and flatlock seams and hems

- Begin using your overlocker to create a bag 

Tools needed:

- An overlock machine in good working order. Please note that a machine that has been sat unused for sometime may need a service to be able to run to its full potential. 

- Your overlock machine manual if you have it

- General sewing kit including tweezers, tape measure and pins

- Fabric Scissors 

- Tailor’s chalk or other fabric marker

- Needles and Thread

- A notebook and pen

Materials needed: 

- 4 different coloured threads 

- A variety of different fabrics, including woven and knitted constructions

- 3 or more fat quarters and ½ metre of heavy-weight interfacing 

 Get 10% off course materials at Truro Fabrics. Please show your booking confirmation at the till to access this discount.

About Your Tutor:

Helen has a passion for sewing and textiles. Currently she does private tuition, workshops, commission sewing, repairs and alterations. 

She has over thirty years teaching experience, both with children and adults. She especially enjoys passing her knowledge onto others and seeing their delight in their achievements.

She enjoys time out gardening and walking her dog, Kelsey!

Workshops Class Levels

Level 1:

Complete Beginner
No previous experience required. You will have either never used a sewing machine before or haven’t used one in a long time enough to need to start from scratch. 

Level 2:

Beginner Plus
You’ll know the foundations of machine sewing and will have started to make simple projects such as tote bags or cushions. You are gaining confidence but are still fairly new to sewing.

Level 3:

Improvers 
You are gaining confidence in machine sewing and have maybe started to look at making your own clothes; you might have made a simple garment but are unfamiliar with pattern terminology and usage. 

Level 4:

Intermediate 
You have made multiple garments and are growing familiar with pattern terminology as well as multiple techniques in machine sewing.  You are looking to start using trickier fabrics or develop your dressmaking skills. 

Level 5:

Advanced
You are confident using patterns and making garments. You are now looking to develop your skills with fitting and adjusting patterns and garments. You are looking to take your sewing skills to a more technical level. 

Where To Find Us

The Studio is located opposite our shop on Calenick Street. Look for the grey door with the pink signage next to the Moorfield Car Park and PIP Consultation centre. 

Cancellation Policy

Please note that all workshops are paid in full at the time of booking.

In the event that you need to cancel your workshop booking, we ask that you give at least two weeks’ notice.

Workshop fees are only refundable if the place can be resold and a £10 administration fee will be charged.

Places cancelled in less than two weeks prior to the workshop date are non-refundable.

If you cancel less than two weeks before your workshop date but are able to send a lucky friend in your place, no fee will be charged.

In this case, please ensure all details of the new attendee are confirmed with The Studio at Truro Fabrics.

We need a minimum number of students for a class to run. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel a workshop in the event of low numbers, tutor illness, or other unavoidable circumstances. In these rare instances, we will offer you your place on an alternative course or a full refund.

FAQs

Do I need to bring my own sewing machine?

We encourage attendees to bring their own sewing machines as it is best to learn on your own machine. In some circumsatances a machine can be loaned to you if you need one but we would need to know in advance. 

My machine hasn't been used for a long time, can I still use it for a workshop?

Yes you can! But we would advise getting a service beforehand. A machine that has been sat unused for some time may not run to its full potential without one. We are a drop off and collection point for Mid Cornwall Sewing Machines - speak to one of our staff for more information. 

I haven't had a confirmation email for my workshop? 

Sometimes our emails can end up in Spam or Junk folders instead of your Inbox. 

I would like to book a workshop as a gift for someone else, is that possible?

Absolutely! Just leave their name and contact details in the notes when you checkout!

Are your workshops suitable for children and teens?

Not all of our workshops are designed for young people. We do occasionally run classes specifically for children and teens but the majority of our classes are for adults only. If ever in doubt, you can contact us at [email protected] for more information.