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How to use your Overlocker (Adult Learning in York Week)
We hope you’ll enjoy this Adult Learning in York Week taster session.

This course will focus on setting up, threading and adjusting tension on an Overlocker to neaten raw edges and sew stretch garments together with confidence. During the session you will learn how to threat the Overlocker and change the thread colour with ease, troubleshooting problems you encounter along the way.

You will practise the following: adjusting tension and stitch length, changing needles (discussing suitable needles and sizes), adjusting the blade position, basic maintenance, sewing corner and curves, using woven and stretch fabrics and lots more too… You will also have an opportunity to use a Cover Stitch machine for finishing necklines and hems on stretch fabrics.

You will leave the course with a selection of samples showing the techniques you have learnt and a wealth of knowledge on how to use your Overlocker with confidence.

*It is important that you refer to the section: ‘What do I need to bring and are there any additional costs?'*
Prosp User 3
This course is for anyone who is confident using a sewing machine but new to using an Overlocker. Prosp User 4
Please bring your Overlocker with you if you have one. It is more beneficial to learn using your own machine as each one is different. Remember to bring your manual, pedal and accessories including the toolkit, tweezers, screwdrivers and spare needles). Some different colour threads will also be useful.

*Important*: All machines must be in good working order. Please email Richard Church (richard.church@york.gov.uk) with the make and model of your Overlocker, once you have enrolled. This information will be passed directly to the tutor.

Some Overlockers will be available to use if you don’t have your own. Please let us know in advance via email (using the address above) if you are not bringing your own overlocker. All demonstrations will require a 4 thread Overlocker.

A notebook and pencil would also be useful in the workshop.

Please bring your own hand sanitiser and sanitiser wipes to the session.

If you require refreshments, please bring a packed lunch and beverages.

Videos will be emailed to all participants the day before the workshop runs. Please watch the videos at home, and if possible, bring your device with you to watch on the day if you would like to view them again, as group demonstrations may not be possible due to Government Covid Guidelines.
Prosp User 5
Given the practical nature of this course, if COVID-19 guidelines change at short notice and face-to-face delivery is no longer possible, a full refund will be given if the course has not started. A pro-rata refund will be issued after the first week, if the course has already begun. Prosp User 6
Local employers in York have put together a list of skills that they like their employers to have. As part of your learning, you will develop skills such as problem solving, team working, communication, digital skills, resilience and reliability. Local employers in York have put together a list of skills that they like their employers to have. As part of your learning, you will develop skills such as problem solving, team working, communication, digital skills, resilience and reliability.
Prosp User 8

Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area. If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost. If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment. In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.

Learners under the age of 19

Learners under the age of 19
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course. Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses. This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s. For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking. If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
AT1/CG1
07/09/2021
07/09/2021
10:00 - 15:00
Tuesday
5.00 hrs per wk
1 weeks
Kate Unsworth
40.00
No reductions apply