Get to Know Your Coverstitch Machine Workshop – November 2023

Saturday 4th November 2023

10.30am – 3.30pm

Knoll Business Centre, Hove, East Sussex

£80.00

Availability: In stock

This is the ideal workshop for those who have a coverstitch machine but don’t know how to use it or those wishing to improve their skills and knowledge of the machine.

Those thinking about buying a coverstitch machine are also welcome so you can test one out for the day.

Bring your own machine or use one of ours. You should have some knowledge of using a sewing machine before taking this course.

Places are limited to 6 people for this course to ensure you get the level of attention from the teacher you deserve.

You will be able to purchase a signed copy of my book on the day.

You will learn how to:

Thread, unthread and rethread your machine
Adjust the tension dials to create a perfectly balanced stitch
Use the stitching guidelines on the foot or needle plate
Finish off the thread ends to stop unraveling
Fix mistakes or unpick your stitching
Adjust the stitch length
Adjust the stitch with by removing or repositioning needles
Adjust differential feed on your machine and discover the effects of this
Adjust presser foot pressure
Create simple seams and hems, including reverse coverstitching, flatlocking, working with bulky seams and working in the round
For those with a combination coverstitch and overlocking machine you will also learn how to switch your machine from overlocking to coverstitching. (Please note – this workshops will not cover overlocking techniques for combination machines)

We will also discuss suitable needles and threads to use with your machine.

Also included in the course:

Tuition from Julia Hincks, best selling author of ‘The Overlocker Technique Manual’ and ‘The Coverstitch Technique Manual’
Tea, coffee and biscuits
Fabric to practice on
Coverstitch machines to use (if you don’t have your own)
A day of learning and fun

What you need to bring:

Your coverstitch machine, if you have one, if not, use one of mine. Don’t forget to bring the power cable, manual and accessories.
Selection of threads – please bring one of each of the following colours: red, yellow, green, blue. These do not have to be the cone style threads – you can use most types of general sewing threads on your coverstitch machine. (There’ll be plenty of spares if you turn up empty handed)
Stapler (to attach your stitching samples to your instruction booklet)
Scraps of different fabric types you want to practice with – you will be provided with fabric scraps if you are unable to bring any.
Fabric scissors
Quick unpick tool