One of two advanced dressmaking classes that are suitable for those who already have some dressmaking experience and can use a sewing machine. The aim is to build your confidence to take on more challenging projects. The classes are fast-paced, and will require accurate machine stitching. I assume knowledge of certain basic dressmaking principles. Though not essential, to get most out of the day, participants should bring their own overlocker (with its user manual).
1 day workshops: 10am – 5pm
€85 (necessary materials included)
Next class: Thursday, 26th June 2025
Get the most out of your overlocker or try before you buy, by making a simple t-shirt in cotton jersey. The workshop will cover
- Threading an overlocker
- Changing threads
- Tension and stitch adjustment
- Engaging and disengaging the blade
- Differential feed
- 3 and 4-thread sewing
- Rolled hem and flatlock
This is slightly anarchic class, characterised by all the things you hate most about your overlocker – broken threads, frequent re-threading, tension issues, jams, etc., is probably my favourite to teach. I promise, by the end of the day, all your worries will have dissipated. You’ll leave with an eccentric-looking t-shirt, fit only for painting in but, along the way, you will have had fun and you will have learned to love your overlocker!
