Crafts
Learn To Use Your Overlocker
Introduction
This course will show you how to get the best out of your overlocker and give you the skills to use it with confidence. Overlockers, also known as sergers, give a professional finish when garment making and are particularly useful when sewing stretch fabrics. This course will cover how to thread an overlocker, understanding tensions, adjusting cutting widths, neatening and turning corners.You will need to bring your own overlocker.
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Course Code
- Course Code:
- 7348
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Entry Criteria
There are no formal entry criteria for this course. Students will need an overlocker to take part in the course. If you do not have an overlocker please contact us 01923 812345 prior to booking.
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What will I study?
The following techniques may be covered on the day; this will depend upon any prior knowledge students may have and time limitations:
1 - Basic threading. 2 - Understanding tensions. 3 - Adjusting cutting widths. 4 - Understanding differential feed. 5 - 3 and 4 thread seams. 6 - Neatening. 7 - Narrow seams. 8 - Rolled hem. 9 - Turning corners. 10 - Lettuce edging.
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What can I do next?
We have a great range of courses to help you get qualified, enhance your career prospects and enjoy some me time. All of our part-time courses can be viewed online and new courses are introduced throughout the year.
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Fee Info
Course Fee: £40.00
You may be eligible for funding to assist with courses fees and costs.To find out more please contact us on 01923 812345. -
Dates and Times
Starting Time Day Duration Site 12 Oct '18 10:00 - 15:00 Friday 1 week Dacorum Campus Starting Time Day Duration Site 03 May '19 10:00 - 15:00 Friday 1 week Dacorum Campus
How to Apply
