Suitable for: Improvers - with Overlocker experience
Price: £35
Location: Studio 6.03A St Margaret's House,
Sewing knit fabric with a domestic sewing machine can be tricky. But it’s really easy with an overlocker. Many people who have overlockers only use them to neaten the edges of their work but they can do so much more. This short class will show you how to construct a garment, in this case a sweet tunic dress, almost entirely on an overlocker. I designed this tunic dress myself as I couldn’t find anything I liked in the shops. It’s a style I’ve since made over and over. I now have about 5 of them in varying lengths. It’s an easy-to-wear, easy to wash item that has become a staple of my wardrobe and I can’t be without.
It has a flattering curved empire line waist, flaring softly into the skirt in one of three lengths. Choose from a short tunic to be worn over trousers or leggings, a flirty knee-length or an elegant mid-calf length. The sleeves are short for Spring. And there’s a scoop neck so I’ll show you how to sew the T-shirt style band. This is a really useful technique when you are sewing knit fabric.
Using an Overlocker
You must be competent using an overlocker and be able to bring your own overlocker to the class. You will do some finishing off with a conventional sewing machine but I have these in the studio. I’ve designed this class to be a follow-on from my very popular ‘Know Your Overlocker’ class. If you are not sure about sewing with an overlocker, then please try that class first. You need to be competent at sewing with an overlocker.
If you don’t have an overlocker and are considering buying one, then you may want to read my blog post Singer Overlocker 14sh754 Review.
I provide the pattern in the class so I’ll contact you after you book to request your measurements, and I’ll advise the fabric requirements.
Level: Competent sewist. (Sewing jersey fabrics requires some prior dressmaking experience so this is not a class for novices)
to book, go to : https://www.artisanstitch.co.uk/events/sewing-knit-fabric/
Location details
St. Margaret’s House – Sixth FloorSt. Margaret’s House, 151 London Road
Edinburgh EH7 6AE