Summer Culottes - Overlocker | Friday 17th May
| Date | Duration | No of Places |
| Friday 17th May 2024 | Day workshop with a Lunch Break - 10 am - 3.30pm | 6 |
Would you like to construct Garments on your Overlocker not just neatening the edges? Then check out this workshop.
We will be making a pair of Ninni Summer Culottes, pattern provided ( 3/4 length flared trousers with elasticated waist) from start to finish (almost), using the overlocker throughout, the Overlocker will finish the edges as we stitch, saving time but giving you a professional looking finish.
Just Bring your overlocker and chosen fabric and Notions, you will then do any final topstitching at home on your Sewing Machine. Good News you get to keep the pattern, and notes so you can create more at home in lots of different fabrics.
| Workshop Covers |
| - Choosing your size and cutting your pattern - Cutting out your fabric and transferring any markers - Testing your overlocker stitch and adjusting to suit your fabric, - using your overlocker to seam - How to work with difficult shapes, - Adding an Elasticated waistband Includes - Pattern is Provided - 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. ** requires some finishing at home. |
| What to Bring |
| We recommend Soft light-Medium Woven Fabrics like, Viscose, Cotton, Poly/cotton, Linen. 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 - Must be in operational working order. (This means the machine must be able to sew ) – if purchased second hand or given a non new machine, it is recommended that it is serviced prior to attending. Make sure to bring foot control pedal / power lead / manual and accessories for the machine . (See T's and C's) - Overlocker accessories - Feet and accessories that came with your machine. - Matching thread, 4x 1000m overlocker thread ## - Elastic- waist measurement, of 25-30mm wide elastic. ## - Basic Sewing Kit- scissors, hand sewing needle , Threads, spare overlocker needles ect - Lunch- there is a 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) ## we have a selection you can purchase on the day if you get stuck. The Ninni Culottes pattern by Named that is provided has been sourced through Koala Kreations. Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6BA |
NB- Please read the workshop terms and conditions, before purchasing -
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** you will need to add topstitch using your sewing machine afterwards at home , to finish your hem and other minor finishes, this will be demonstrated at the end of the workshop and an instruction sheet will be available to take home take.
Our tutors- have experience across all sewing genres including dressmaking, patchwork, quilting, costumes, soft furnishings, pattern drafting, embroidering to name a few.
Your Tutor - Jenny Herbert
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 9778216 or email us through the contact page. (Pre-booking required)
