Understanding Threading your Overlocker - Part 1- Class / Workshop - Thursday 27th March 2025

Have you got an overlocker and want to get confident in threading your machine? Then this is the workshop for you!

Overlocker - Part 1 workshop will be run by Angie from The Geeky Seamstress and assisted by Sarah from Cloth of Gold

You will be spending 1 1/2 hours focusing on understanding how your overlocker works but most importantly getting confident at rethreading your machine and understanding how to layer the threads in your machine to ensure a pain-free rethreading process.

When – Thursday 27th March 2025

Time - 6 til 7.30 pm

Where - Cloth of Gold, 126 High Street, SN4 7AU

Who is this workshop for?

· Anyone with a overlocker or wants to buy a overlocker that doesn’t feel confident using one, however not recommended for air thread machine owners 

· No previous experience or knowledge required.

· Suitable for absolute beginners.

· Please note I am most experienced with Janome machines. 

· Please bring your machine and manual and your overlocker tweezers

What will be covered in the 1 1/2 hours?

· You will be taught how to re-thread your overlocker

· Gain an understanding of how to use an overlocker and get the most out of it

· Troubleshooting and how to stay friends with your machine 

· Q and A

FAQs

Will I need to own a machine? -  We would rather you bring your own to get the best lesson possible however speak to us in store if you are interested in buying a overlocker

Parking? - after 6pm there is no time limit on the side of the road so parking will be free 

What is supplied? – 4 different coloured 1000m threads, enough fabric to test the threading, plus worksheets to scribble down helpful notes.

What is available to be borrowed during the class? - we have a basic sewing kit that each person can use each session so that there is no waiting or sharing 

What do I need to bring? - Your overlocker and power cable, overlocker tweezers, bits and bobs box or toolbox/bag that came with your machine, pen and notebook, all your questions and a charged phone / camera device

Lastly to Note

· Please arrive before 6pm if possible so we can make full use of the time we have

· Workshop size is 3 people

· Tea making and water facilities are available

· Cloth of Gold is wheelchair accessible by a ramp

 T & Cs

 Should you need to cancel (including if you have Covid)

• Full refund if more than 10 days notice given.
• 50% refund if more than 7 days notice given (if place is filled then full refund)
• If less than 48 hours no refund given (if place is filled then full refund)