Culottes - Overlocker Workshop

• Workshop covers
•  Choosing your size and cutting your pattern
• Cutting out your fabric and transferring any markers
• Testing your  stitch and adjusting to suit your fabric
• How to work with a variety shapes
•  Adding an Elasticated waistband
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• Includes
• Pattern - Ninni Culottes by "Named" (includes sizes 4-28 check out the chart below.)
• Workshop Notes - covering the workshop, with space for your own notes of settings or adjustments

Any top stitching details may need to be completed at home.  A demonstration of this will be given at the end of the workshop.

Our tutors - have experience across all sewing genres including dressmaking, patchwork, quilting, costumes, soft furnishings, pattern drafting, embroidering to name a few.

As professionals in their own right, they understand and know how to use all aspects of machines and feet.

Your Tutor - Jenny Herbert
From an early age, Jenny started sewing, which continued into school and onto college, studying a BTEC in Fashion, Design and Technology.

Over 30 years of sewing experience, 10 years of which for Janome as a demonstrator and now for all machine brands. Overlocking is a specialism and Jenny's understanding your overlocker workshop is not to be missed.

Jenny likes all aspects of dressmaking, especially finishing and embellishing using the embroidery machine, just ask her about the dragon prom dress, as well as using all her machines in combinations with other crafts.

One to One Tuition - If you would prefer one to one lesson, just you and the tutor - click for - more info (Pre-booking required, subject to availability)

Group Bookings - Are you a small group of 2 - 4 friends, or work colleagues and would like to arrange this workshop as a group session together? - please ring 0117 977 8216 or email us through the contact page. (Pre-booking required)

• Fabric - check your measurements in the chart above for how much you will need. We recommend Soft light-Medium Woven Fabrics like, Viscose, Cotton, Poly/cotton, Linen. Stable stretch fabrics, There is no need to prewash your fabrics as there is a 5% shrinkage allowance in the Pattern. Note that fabrics with a large pattern that needs to be matched or cut one-way may need more fabric, (feel free to call if you are not sure)
• Your Overlocker or Sewing Machine ( not both )  -  Must be in working order. (This means the machine must be able to form a stitch) – if the machine has not been used, it is recommended that it is serviced prior to attending.
• Foot control pedal
• Power lead
• Manual 
• Machine accessories - Feet and accessories that came with your machine
• Matching thread - Overlocker 4x 1000m overlocker thread  
• Matching Thread - Sewing Machine - 1x Maraflex thread , 1x 250m Polyester thread 
• Elastic - waist measurement, of 25-30mm wide elastic. 
• Fabric scissors
• Hand sewing needles
• Tape measure
• Spare machine needles
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• Lunch - there is a 45min - 1hr Lunch Break. Tea, Coffee is provided but please bring your own food. Alternatively there are fast food eateries within walking distance (McDonalds, Greggs, Starbucks, Subway) 
• The Ninni Culottes pattern by Named that is provided has been sourced through Koala Kreations. Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6BA

Workshops / Masterclasses Terms and Conditions

Bookings

Bookings can be made online, over the phone or in our showroom.

Payment

Payment is required at time of booking to secure your place.

Cancellation

Attendee cancels:-

1.     Over 10 clear days before workshop / masterclass. A full refund will be issued or rebook onto another date.

2.     Under 10 clear days before workshop / masterclass. No refund.

Direct Sewing Machine Ltd cancels:- A full refund will be issued, or moved to an alternative date. Please note – We are not responsible for any consequential costs.

Using own Equipment

We require you to bring your own machine. However the following must apply:-

1.     Must be in operational working order. (This means the machine must be able to form stitches) – if purchased second hand or given a non new machine, it is recommended that it is serviced prior to attending.

2.     Make sure to bring foot control pedal / power lead / manual and accessories for the machine.

3.     You will need to bring a basic sewing kit, scissors etc. Any specific equipment will be described for the individual workshop / masterclass.

PLEASE NOTE – Refunds will not given if the attendee is unable to continue with the workshop / masterclass due to non – operational machines.

Attendance / Timings

All workshop / masterclasses will start on time and finish on time. We are unable to overrun sessions to accommodate late arrivals.

Please be kind and respectful to both out tutors and fellow attendees.

Completion of projects

We endeavour to build into the workshop / masterclasses time for the attendee to complete the project or samples. The amount of work completed during a workshop / masterclass may depend on the amount of experience and pace of work.

Lost or Damaged Property

Direct Sewing Machines Ltd are not responsible for attendee’s lost of damaged property.

Photography

We may during a workshop / masterclass take photos or videos of the session and / or attendees work. These images / videos may be used online and in other places for marketing purposes.

Please let the tutor know if you don’t want your image shown.