Your overlocker

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Getting the best out of your overlocker starts with knowing the names and uses of

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This cuts through the fabric and works best when it is sharp. It is important not to put pins through your overlocker as they will dent the blade, causing it to snag your fabric. The blade should be c

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Overlocker tension

As with a regular sewing machine, the tension is likely to need to be adjusted for each different type of fabric used. Having good knowledge of thread tensions is important if you want to produce neat

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Threading guide

Threading an overlocker can be one of the most daunting things about owning one. Unlike a sewing machine where there is only a needle to thread, there are two needles and two loopers to deal with on a

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Sewing room

YOU WILL NEED ■ Main fabric, see instructions for size ■ Elastic, 0.5cm wide and long enough to fit around your cover ■ Ironing board padding (optional), see instructions for sizing ■ Matching sewing

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Sleeves

Sleeves are fun to experiment with and quick to sew up as a toile, as they have fewer pattern pieces and no darts to consider. It can be very difficult to gauge volume on a flat sleeve pattern, so I a

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Pinboard

We present to you the dress that you will want to wear everyday this summer – The Dillon Dress, designed by Christine Haynes, is a modern apron wrap dress that's absolutely perfect for layering over a