Love your Overlocker (or ours)!

Learn to speedily neaten professional looking seams (better than zigzagging), make clothes FAST (it has a stretch stitch, perfect for t-shirts etc) and make stylish rolled hems....

The overlocker is an amazing machine that simultaneously cuts, neatens and stitches...it's super useful but has a tendency to leave people a little intimidated! Learn to love your overlocker (or one of ours) on this 2 week course.

Want to know more about what an overlocker is and can do for your sewing? Click here

Dates
You can also learn the basics of using an overlocker in our Stitch classes - Stitch Evenings and our new Stitch Weekends!
SOLD OUTMonday 22nd & 29th October 7.00 - 9.30pm

Price
£43 for the 2 week course. (We'll provide an overlocker if you don't have one.)

Course Content
In week 1 you'll learn how to thread up and re-thread, adjust tension, stitch length and differential feed, as well as sew corners and curved edges.

In week 2 you will be making a gorgeous snood scarf or speedily altering any jersey garments you have, or spending more time practising techniques of your choice with your tutor's support.

Venue
The Sewing Lounge is situated in Kingsway House, opposite the South end of George St, Hove. It's easy to get to on the bus or on foot from Hove station. You'll be sent full details of getting to us and parking on your booking confirmation.
Venue information for people with limited mobility - click here for information on venue access if you have a disability or injury

For details of what to bring click here

Book & Pay by clicking the Buy Now link below, then filling in the booking form you are automatically directed to once you've paid. But first:

Please note that once booked, classes, courses and workshops are non-refundable and there are no transfers or reschedules. Check your diary before you book and check you're happy with our full booking terms before you pay - also look at the bottom of the page to see what you need to bring with you

After you've paid by clicking the 'Pay Now' button below, you'll be automatically sent to a booking form page to book your c ourse or classes and give us your details . You'll then get your booking confirmation from us within 3 days - or sooner if your course starts very soon.

If you any questions or are having trouble paying via the buttons below, please email us hereor call 07958964810 (leaving a contact name, number and reason for call if you get voicemail) and we will contact you back as soon as possible

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You can also learn the basics of using an overlocker in our Stitch classes - Stitch Evenings and our new Stitch Weekends!
Overlocker Course has SOLD OUTMonday 22nd & 29th October 7.00 - 9.30pm

What to bring with you

For snood scarf and week one practising stitches: a metre and a half of stretch jersey or knit fabric* – with or without lycra. 3 reels of matching thread**

For alterations with your overlocker please bring the garments or items you wish to alter on week 1 to discuss with tutor in case you need to go & buy some notions to complete the project

Pieces of any other fabrics you are curious about using with an overlocker

Optional: Any items of clothing that have techniques on them you'd like to ask about eg a type of rolled hem or stitch.

Please bring your overlocker if you have one, plus guide book, pedal and accessories. We will provide you with an overlocker if you don't have one - you can tell us on the booking form you go to after you pay if you need one***

*We'll give you full details of what to buy plus local & online places to buy fabric and thread on your booking confirmation. Please buy good quality thread from the main thread stand in a haberdashery shop or good brands online - no bargain bin or £1 shop stuff please : )

** Please buy normal sewing thread or overlocker cones, not thick button thread and not the cheap threads from the basket on the counter at Fabric Land : ). You can buy Moon sewing threads (can be used for overlocking or sewing machines) cheaply here: http://www.calicolaine.co.uk/Haberdashery-Threads-c2_507/Moon-Threads-p2765.html or overlocker cones here: http://www.calicolaine.co.uk/Haberdashery-Threads-c2_507/Coats-Overlocking-Threads-p2766.html

*** we have a Janome 9300DX and a Silver 720D overlocker plus some other models TBC

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