Get to Know Your Overlocker Workshop

Get to Know Your Overlocker Workshop

Bring along your overlocker and learn how to use it with confidence in this practical, hands-on sewing class with Helen Clemo MSc., P.G.C.E.

This class is suitable for any make or model of overlocker, provided it is in good working order. During the session, Helen will guide you through threading your machine from scratch, adjusting the tension and choosing suitable settings for different fabrics and sewing techniques.

You will learn how to:

• Thread your overlocker correctly from scratch
• Adjust and balance the thread tension
• Work with different fabric constructions and fibre contents
• Set your machine for a variety of overlocking stitches
• Choose the correct stitch settings for different sewing processes
• Build confidence using your own overlocker

You will practise on a selection of woven and knitted fabrics so that you can see how your machine behaves with different materials.

Afternoon Project

Depending on the overall speed and experience of the class, you will have the opportunity to use your new skills to make a patchwork tote bag during the afternoon.

Please Bring

• Any make or model of overlocker in good working order
• Note book and pen to document all your settings
• Your overlocker accessories, including tweezers
• Your machine instruction manual
• Your general sewing kit, including fabric scissors and a tape measure
• Four different coloured overlocker threads, if possible
• A variety of woven and knitted fabrics for practice samples
• Coordinating fabrics approximately 45cm wide in a selection of lengths for the patchwork tote bag
• Half a metre of lining fabric

Using four different thread colours is particularly helpful when learning how each thread affects the stitch and tension.

Please note that completion of the patchwork tote bag will depend on the overall pace and ability of the class.

Tutor

Helen Clemo MSc., P.G.C.E.

Skill Level

Suitable for anyone who owns an overlocker and would like help learning how to thread, adjust and use it confidently. Your machine must be in good working order before attending.

Important Information

Please make sure you bring your machine manual and all relevant accessories. This is a practical class, and you will be working on your own overlocker throughout the day.

Class is on Saturday 12th September 2026 9.30am till 4pm

This class is upstairs at

Patchwork Dreamer

9 Market House Arcade

Bodmin

Cornwall

PL31 2JA

Please read our terms and conditions before booking this class. Once you have booked I am unable to refund.