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.
Cancellation Policy
Our classes are non refundable. Due our small class sizes it is very difficult to transfer your booking to a different date. If you cannot attend a class and are able to notify us at least two weeks before the class starts, it may be possible to fit you in on another date but this is not guaranteed so please give us as much notice as possible to increase your chances.
In the event that we need to cancel a class, we will provide as much notice as possible and offer either a full refund or an alternative booking date.