You can bring your own overlocker (let us know in advance which one you have) or use ours.
Learn the tips and tricks of using a sewing machine well. Bring your own machine or use one of our Berninas.
Are you thinking of buying an Overlocker to finish your soft furnishing pieces professionally? Or do you already own one and are not sure of its capabilities? Find out how to set up, use, maintain and problem solve on this amazing sewing machine that you will fall in love with instantly!
Overlockers can scare prospective owners as they look very difficult to set up and use. This one-day session will build your confidence on how to use a machine that adds a refined finish to any furnishing or fashion piece. Cushion covers, box cushions and loose covers all look so much more professional when finished with an Over locker.
This machine will cut off all those fraying edges and bind seams together creating a long lasting piece.
For fashion pieces you can hem the finest chiffons or create decorative edges on sleeves and dresses.
You can bring your own machine or request to use one of ours (Please let us know in advance if you want to use ours).
All sample fabrics are supplied to ensure you experience an extensive range of different material pieces.
VERY LIMITED SPACES
Course content
Machine parts
Suitable threads & threading the machine
Tension settings
Differential feed
Maintenance
Problem solving
Rolled hems, 4, 3 and 2 threads edging
SEWING MACHINE
MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER OR SATURDAY 3RD DECEMBER
COME ALONG AND LEARN HOW TO USE, MAINTAIN & TROUBLESHOOT YOUR DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE
FROM 10AM TO 4.30PM - £120
This is a great opportunity to step into the world of furnishings or any fabric discipline. Knowing your Sewing Machine is key to creating successful projects.
Find out how to set up, use, maintain and problem solve on the sewing machine with guides on the right use of threads and needles for a range of fabrics.
A great day for beginners or those wishing to return to crafts.
The machines we supply are high quality Bernina domestic machines that can take on multiple tasks and have a number of accessories for different applications: piping, freehand embroidery, embroidery, zips, blind hemming, pin tucking and a whole lot more. We can also show you the industrial machines which are useful for upholsterers and those using vinyls, leather or thick fabrics
You will leave with a comprehensive set of notes which will help to build your confidence on the sewing machine.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions about your own machine and how it works.
This course will undoubtedly make you want to take that machine out, dust it down and sew!
VERY LIMITED SPACES
Course content
The parts of the machine
Threading the machine
Use of different stitches
Practical seams
Freehand embroidery
Maintenance
Problem solving
