{"product_id":"get-to-know-your-overlocker","title":"Get to Know Your Overlocker, Beginner's Sewing Workshop | Half Day | Chichester Sewing Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you felt the presence of something under your bed, in your cupboard, tucked away in a cardboard box gathering dust, afraid to open it . . . is it an overlocker??! So many times sewists make this key purchase only to be intimidated by the number of dials and hooks or it becomes unthreaded so you consign it to the dark. Let us help you bring your overlocker back into the light and show you how to get the most out of your machine.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this workshop, we will teach you the skills and techniques so that you have the confidence to start using your overlocker as an integral part of your sewing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basic anatomy of the overlocker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to thread up and change threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basic set up and adjustment, including tension wheels, cutting blade and differential feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 and 4 thread overlocking; changing the needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing simple seams on woven and jersey fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to overlock around curves and corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this class for you?\u003c\/strong\u003e This class is suitable for complete overlocker beginners and those who want to brush up on their skill set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn the day you will need to bring the following;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eYour overlocker, complete with instruction booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweezers - your overlocker usually comes with a selection of tools, please bring everything!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 reels of cotton of \u003cem\u003edifferent\u003c\/em\u003e colours. We recommend Coats Moon thread 1000m reels, rather than the big cones. We sell Moon threads in the shop if you don't have any.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric marker pens: Frixion\/iron off biros are perfect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also need thread snips and fabric scissors. You may prefer to bring your own but if you don't have yours to hand we have plenty in the studio you can use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout your Teacher:  \u003c\/strong\u003eJo gained her experience in the fashion industry as a designer\/pattern cutter in ladies' outerwear. She has taught adults sewing and pattern cutting skills for over a decade: from absolute beginners sewing to bra making, simple pattern alterations to fitting masterclasses; inspiring and encouraging creativity and confidence in dressmaking and sewing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Duration: \u003c\/strong\u003eHalf a day \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen: \u003c\/strong\u003eSaturday 20th June 10am-1pm or Saturday 22nd August 10am - 1pm or Saturday 19th September 10am - 1pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop is held in our modern and vibrant studio at the Clothkits shop. We are located in central Chichester, about a 10 minute walk from the train and bus station. The closest car park is The Cattle Market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't just take our word for it:  '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally got to grips with my overlocker! Only taken 7 years!\u003cbr\u003eJo was an amazing tutor.. 6 of us on the course, 3 hours and coffee and biscuit later .. now confident to actually put my machine to good use!   Now looking at other courses and workshops. Everyone at Clothkits were super friendly and helpful.'   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jo Bunner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55203169042817,"sku":"22369","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/3750\/files\/Get-to-know-your-overlocker.jpg?v=1768489236","url":"https:\/\/www.clothkits.co.uk\/products\/get-to-know-your-overlocker","provider":"Clothkits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}