Join Katie Davis for this hands-on, 1-day workshop designed to help you confidently use your overlocker and make the most of its capabilities. Whether you’re new to overlocking or need a refresher, this is the ideal opportunity to get to know your machine.
You’ll be using Katie’s very own pattern, the ‘Lemon Squeezy Top’ – a perfect way to test your overlocking skills. It can be made with capped, short, or long sleeves, or even extended into a dress! (Though to manage expectations, a dress may not be completed in the allotted time.)
In the morning you will get to know your overlocker and prepare your pattern. Learning the basics ( threading, tension settings and maintenance). Then in the afternoon you will assemble your garment, using your overlocker to sew seams and put your garment together. You’ll have time to troubleshoot any issues and refine your skills with hands-on guidance. Everyone will leave with the knowledge and confidence to tackle more projects at home!
This workshop is perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot, get to know your overlocker, and create something amazing!
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all and provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas and experiences. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
Arrive in time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning your session at the appointed time. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a homemade 2 course lunch. The main course will be delicious but don’t overdo it as the puds are usually worth waiting for! There will be a further afternoon break with the most wonderful cakes from Roots & Fruits Home Bakery, a North Yorkshire micro-bakery producing handmade bread and cakes. All food and refreshments are included in the price of the workshop.
Finish time is given as a target – there are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat… of course you could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make it a day being looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
What to Bring:
• Your overlocker (or let us know if you’d like to borrow one).
• Your chosen fabric (jersey is ideal, but non-stretch fabrics work too!). Approximately 1.5 meters will be sufficient.
• All materials for practice will be provided.
