Beginners Overlocker sewing class

🗓️ Saturday 3rd October 2026
⏰9:30am - 4:00pm
🎟️Book now: https://bit.ly/4cq8CsD
📍169 Alcester Road, Moseley. Birmingham. B13 8JR
Overlockers (also known as Sergers) aren’t as scary as they seem – honest!
They are a great way to quickly sew stretchy/jersey fabrics, finish off seam allowances neatly and do lots of other cool things like rolled hems.
In the first half of this one day workshop you will learn how to thread the overlocker and alter the settings when using different types of fabrics.
In the afternoon you will put your new skills into practice by making a pair of comfortable joggers/loungewear trousers using the Waves and Wild Four Seasons Joggers sewing pattern, with a choice of making either a children's size or adult size. You will learn how to sew the whole garment using the overlocker, without the new for the sewing machine at all!!
The Four Seasons Joggers pattern is a pattern to take you right through the whole year! It is a casual jersey pattern with 4 lengths to choose from: shortie, knee length, capri and full length. Additionally, you can choose from a regular jersey waistband or a double height fold over waistband making them super comfy!
Finish the class with a new level of confidence of using the overlocker, equipped with the knowledge and skills to start using an overlocker in your own sewing independently.
The Waves and Wild Four Seasons joggers sewing pattern is available in both adult and child sizes. Once you learn how to make a pair you can sew up ones for the whole family!
Child size range: Prem/small newborn - age 12
Adult size range: XXS-7XL
XXS Waist 24-26" Hips 33-35"
7XL Waist 53-57" Hips 60-63"
You will receive a PDF for either the Child size range or Adult size range. After boking please email [email protected] to inform us which size range you would like to use.
Please note: The versions with pockets will not be sewn during the class.
You will learn:
How to thread the overlocker and fix tension issues
How to successfully sew a seam with the overlocker
How to set up and use the overlocker for different finishes and stitches
How to move the cutting blade so that the machine doesn’t cut the fabric as it stitches
How to attach a waistband to leg pieces using the overlocker
How to attach ribbing for the trouser cuffs
Different options for hemming jersey fabrics
What’s included:
20% discount on supplies required for the workshop (fabric & notions)
10% off any other fabrics purchased on the day of your course
A fabric pack including samples of different fabrics for you to practice different stitches on.
A PDF copy of the Waves and Wild Four Seasons Joggers sewing pattern in either adult or child size. (Upon booking please email [email protected] to let us know what version you would like to make)
Use of all machines and sewing tools
Overlocker cone threads in a variety of neutral colours
Tea/coffee and biscuits (Please bring a packed lunch or visit one of the lovely local cafes)
⭐️ This is a booking only workshop with limited availability. To join us for this workshop please book your place via our website >> https://bit.ly/4cq8CsD⭐️