Overlocking And Introduction To Sewing Knits

by Karori Arts and Crafts Society Inc Claim Listing

You will learn techniques that will help you to work efficiently and professionally from easily threading up to practising a range of overlocking techniques to achieve a professional finish for both woven and knit fabrics.

$90

Contact the Institutes

Fill this form

Advertisement

Karori Arts and Crafts Society Inc Logo

img Duration

1 Day

Course Details

The overlocker is an important adjunct to your sewing practice, enabling your sewn goods to have a more professional finish.

This course will enable you to develop greater confidence working with your overlocker. You will learn techniques that will help you to work efficiently and professionally from easily threading up to practising a range of overlocking techniques to achieve a professional finish for both woven and knit fabrics.

 

Course Outline: 

  • Introduce threading up and how to change thread colour without fear.
  • Process understanding for overlocking seam types
  • Construct a range of samples to develop confidence with handling skills to achieve a professional finish

 

Please Bring: 

  • Sewing Machine & Overlocker (power cord, foot pedal and instruction manual)
  • Pen & Paper
  • Lunch, snacks & Water bottle
  • Fabric Scissors (optional)
  • Tape Measure
  • Pins
  • Tweezers for threading overlocker
  • Dressmakers Snips (optional)
  • Tailors Chalk 
  • 3 Different Coloured Threads for overlocker
  • 1 thread for sewing machine
  • Half a metre of (scrap) knit fabric
  • 20 – 30 cms of cotton woven fabric (or large’ish) scrap fabric
  • Wellington Branch

    7 Beauchamp St, Wellington

Check out more Sewing courses in New Zealand

JJ's Crafts Logo

Saturday Christmas Project Sewin

Do you have a Christmas project you need to finish? Always wanted to make your own Christmas decorations for your home or as gifts?

by JJ's Crafts [Claim Listing ]
Academy of Fashion Design Logo

Patternmaking (Beginner)

You will learn to patterndraft in a standard size 10. We use full size pattern drafting so you understand the scale. The results will astound you, using our own specifically designed template for bodice blocks, and course materials based on years of experience.

by Academy of Fashion Design [Claim Listing ]
Country Dawn Logo

Dressmaking And Sewing

Dressmaking and Sewing classes are offered by Country Dawn for all skill level. Learn how to construct, for you, that bespoke garment you desire, crafted to fit perfectly!

by Country Dawn [Claim Listing ]
Carol Lindsay Sewing Logo

Carol's Sewing Lessons

Would you like to learn how to sew? Looking to find a new hobby or interest? Want to learn a new skill? One on one lessons or small group classes available. Lessons are customised to suit your level of skill and requirements.

by Carol Lindsay Sewing [Claim Listing ]
Fabrics and Yarn Logo

Sewing Class

Sewing Classes are offered by Fabrics and Yarn for all skill level. Learn to sew, mend your items or sew for the community. Materials and machines supplied. Be creative while you meet new people.

by Fabrics and Yarn [Claim Listing ]

© 2024 coursetakers.com All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions of use | Privacy Policy