Beginner to Intermediate

Overlocker Essentials

Learn to enjoy your overlocker!

3 hours

Max 4 students

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Overlocker Essentials

Beginner to Intermediate

Learn to enjoy your overlocker!

Overlockers aren’t scary — they can take your sewing to the next level.

This hands-on starter class will get you up and running with your overlocker so you can use it with confidence. We’ll spend time learning how the machine works, how to thread it from scratch, and how to create clean, professional finishes.

If your overlocker has been sitting unused, this is the class for you.

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ABSOLUTE BEGINNER / BEGINNER • No overlocker experience needed • Suitable if your machine is still in the box

Why you'll love this course

Finally understand how your overlocker works

Build confidence threading and adjusting your machine

Learn techniques that instantly improve your sewing finish

Small group with personalised guidance

Sewing is better together — enjoy a relaxed, social class

What you will learn

4-thread, 3-thread and 2-thread overlocking

Rolled hem

Sewing corners, angles and curves

How to handle different fabric types

Machine settings for each technique

How to change and thread your overlocker with confidence

Basic troubleshooting — what to do when things go wrong

We cover as much as possible during the class — you'll leave with a solid foundation and a reference sheet to take home.

Class format

Small group (3–4 students)

3 hours of focused, hands-on learning

Step-by-step guidance in a supportive environment

What's included

A variety of fabric samples and sewing shapes to practise on

A take-home worksheet to record your settings and staple your fabric samples — your own personal overlocker reference guide

Hands-on demonstrations throughout

Guidance on using your own machine

Tea and coffee throughout

What to bring

Your trusty overlocker - all the accessories, power cord and pedal. Please give it a dust if it has been tucked away for a little while

IMPORTANT: Your machine manual — you’ll add samples for future reference

Your machine's accessories — if it's new, bring everything that came in the box; if it's second-hand, check the manual and bring what you can

Your machine screwdriver (for removing needles) - or purchase some with this class

Long sewing tweezers - or purchase some with this class

Scissors and a pen - or share ours

Please note: not all overlockers include a rolled-hem converter foot. Check your manual before class — if you're not sure whether yours has one, just get in touch and we'll help you figure it out. If you don't have one, we'll make sure you're not left out on the day.

ACCESSIBILITY: The studio is on Level 1 with two flights of stairs and you will need to carry it upstairs. We do have a small number of overlockers available for use if you prefer not to bring yours.

Optional add-ons

Pick up in class · no postage

Overlocker tweezers

To help grab those threads in hard to reach spots

Overlocker looper & needle threader

Helps to thread the needle

Machine repair service kit

Contains 2 sizes of screwdrivers and a cleaning brush

$12

Add these to your basket during checkout.

Your teacher

Jenny Radwan

Jenny brings calm, kind energy to her classes, along with extensive industry experience — from alterations and bridal couture to mass production. She’s practical and down to earth, guiding students toward the easiest, most effective ways to sew at home.

$140per person

Choose a date

Sun, 8 November

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

with Jenny Radwan

3 spots left

$140

Sun, 8 November

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

with Jenny Radwan

3 spots left

$140

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Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only