Sewing course in Dresden: Learn how to use the overlock

Understanding and mastering the overlock machine: step-by-step instructions for flawless seams and professional workmanship
€89.00

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What's included
Professional support, training material and drinks during the course.
Location
The sewing course takes place in small groups in a studio in Dresden-Plauen.
Duration
2h30
Languages
German

Class description

Would you like to learn how to use the overlock? Then this sewing course in Dresden is just the right thing for you! We'll teach you everything you need to sew with an overlock. 

 

 

How does this activity work?

Expiration:

  1. Introduction to the overlock machine:
    • Explanation of overlock machine functions and settings
    • Threading - no problem! Tips and tricks
    • The different stitch types with the overlock
  2. Material science:
    • Which fabrics are suitable for the overlock?
    • Tips for choosing yarns and sewing needles
  3. Basic overlock techniques:
    • Cleaning fabric edges
    • Stitching straight seams and curves
    • Application of differential transport for elastic materials
  4. Advanced techniques:
    • Rolled hem seams for lightweight fabrics
    • flatlock seams
  5. Practical exercise:
    • You cut your own loop scarf!
    • Practical application of the techniques you have learned in your sewing project
    • Individual support and implementation support

Details

  • The course is held in small groups
  • The sewing course takes place in my studio: Westendstr. 3, 01187 in Dresden-Plauen.
  • If you want to rent an overlock, please let me know (20€ per course)
  • By appointment, you can bring your own overlock one day in advance and pick it up the day after

 

Who should definitely take part?

The course is aimed at advanced and experienced participants who already have basic sewing skills. It is particularly suitable for those who want to sew a lot with jersey fabrics.

 

Details to remember

What to bring?

  • Overlock (or by appointment) with user manual and accessories
  • basic equipment
  • Jersey fabric for loop scarf two pieces 140 x 30. There can be two different patterns.
  • thread in four different colors

If you want to rent an overlock, please let me know (20€ per course)

By appointment, you can bring your own overlock one day in advance and pick it up the day after

You are welcome to buy fabrics, overlock thread, sewing needles at reasonable prices in my tailoring supplies.

 

What is included?

  • Practical application of the techniques you have learned in your sewing project
  • Individual support and implementation support
  • Practice material: fabric samples for testing seams and adjustments
  • drinks

Professional guidance:

  • Exercises: Introduction to the various techniques
  • Individual support: personal help in case of difficulties or questions
  • Feedback: Constructive feedback on the projects being sewn

 

Are you in? Then book a place for yourself!

I'm looking forward to you!


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And I really enjoy sharing my professionalism and many years of experience.

I'm looking forward to you!

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Monika
08/28/2024

I really enjoyed the course. Elena brought everything across well. I've learned a lot of tips. I can only recommend...

Dagmar
01/04/2023

The course gave me initial insights into how to use an overlock sewing machine, which was exactly the aim of my par...