Overlocker One Day - Make a T Shirt or Sweatshirt
Maximum Class Size: 6
Level 4: Intermediate. Designed for confident machine sewers who are new to overlockers. Ideal if you’re already comfortable with garment construction and want to expand your skills using stretch fabrics and professional finishing techniques.
This one-day workshop is the perfect introduction to the overlocker. Whether you’ve never touched one or are looking to build confidence and learn best practices, this class will help you get the most from this versatile machine.
Learn how to thread and set up an overlocker, understand key features, and gain the confidence to create a complete stretch garment from start to finish. By the end of the session, you'll have made a T-shirt or sweatshirt and gained the foundational skills to continue sewing with stretch fabrics at home.
Please note: This class uses our studio overlockers. If you’d like to learn on your own machine, take a look at our Overlocker Weekend.
Techniques Covered
- Threading and setting up an overlocker
- Navigating key functions and stitch options
- Understanding tension and fabric handling
- Working with stretch fabrics
- Constructing and finishing a T-shirt or sweatshirt using the overlocker
You’ll need to bring your own fabric and a suitable pattern. You can view our recommended patterns here and we’ll also send full fabric requirements after booking. Our team is always happy to advise on suitable options in-store. All tools, overlockers, and studio equipment will be provided.
What’s Next?
Take your skills further with an Advanced Garment Making class like our Shirt Workshop, or branch out into creative sewing with one of our quilting or patchwork classes.
Booking a class at Ray Stitch entitles you to 10% off everything in-store on the day of your class. Our team is always happy to assist with fabric and notions.
Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, our classes are non-refundable. Due to our small class sizes, it’s difficult to transfer bookings to other dates. If you’re unable to attend and let us know at least two weeks in advance, we’ll do our best to accommodate you on another date—but this isn’t guaranteed.
In the unlikely event that we cancel a class, we’ll offer a full refund or an alternative booking date.