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

What all those knobs and settings do

How to change your needle

How to thread your overlocker from scratch

How to change thread colours and adjust tension

How to sew edges, curves and rolled hems

Troubleshooting common overlocker issues

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

All materials including fabric and thread

Use of studio overlockers if needed (limited available)

3 hours of expert tuition

A fun, supportive and engaging atmosphere

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

If you have a brand-new machine:

Please bring the sewing machine accessories that came with your machine.

If you have a second-hand machine:

Please check your instruction manual for the accessories that came with the machine and bring as many as you can.

Please note: The studio is on Level 1 with two flights of stairs. If bringing your own machine, 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.

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Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only