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How to use your Overlocker
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 thread 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 corners and curves, using woven and stretch fabrics and lots more too…

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

IMPORTANT: if you do not have your own Overlocker to bring to the course, please let us know at enrolment (as we only have a limited number of Overlockers for learners to use on the day). Please refer to the 'What do I need to bring?' section below for more details.
Prosp User 3
This course is for anyone who is confident using a sewing machine but new to using an overlocker.

The course is delivered by a tutor who is also a practitioner in the subject and is on hand to teach by a variety of methods including tutor presentation, varied demonstrations and one-to-one personalised guidance.
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.

Your own overlocker must be used with a PAT tested extension cable (provided by the venue).

Please also 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. Once you have enrolled, please email the York Learning team at huntington.adulted@york.gov.uk with the make and model of your Overlocker. This information will be passed directly to the tutor. Limited Overlockers will be available to use if you don't have your own machine. Please let us know in advance.
Prosp User 5
Please note, refreshments are not provided as part of the course. There is a café on site that sells a selection of drinks and refreshments, but we recommend that you bring your own lunch.

The dressmaking classrooms are on the first floor which can be accessed by lift or stairs.

The course will be fully supported by ‘Padlet’ (best described as an online noticeboard) where demonstrations and other useful material will be uploaded by the tutor. This platform can also be used to keep in touch with likeminded learners to share ideas, we encourage you to upload photos of your finished garment.

As an added feature, we hold a charity Dressmaking Showcase, at the end of the summer term, to celebrate the wonderful work that has been produced during the year, to which all learners are invited.
Prosp User 6

In order to support keeping York moving, consider travelling to your course by bus or bike. Click here to check out the bus routes closest to the venue for this course using the iTravel website, or discover York's cycle routes by clicking here.
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Alongside gaining course-specific skills, you will develop and showcase transferable skills that boost your confidence, employability, and ability to engage in further learning or volunteering.
Alongside gaining course-specific skills, you will develop and showcase transferable skills that boost your confidence, employability, and ability to engage in further learning or volunteering.
Employers highly value these transferable skills because they equip employees to excel beyond their basic job roles.
Employers highly value these transferable skills because they equip employees to excel beyond their basic job roles.
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 outside of this area, we recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you live outside of this area, we 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.
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20/09/2025
20/09/2025
10:15 - 15:15
Saturday
5.00 hrs per wk
1 weeks
Kate Unsworth
45.00
£40.00 if in receipt of State Pension; a 65% discount of the full fee is available for people in receipt of certain means tested benefits.