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Beginners sewing tutorials (How to use an overlocker)

Apr 26, 2025 · 4.7K views

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DescriptionIn this video, you’ll learn how to use an overlocker confidently — from sewing straight lines, right angles and splits to mastering different types of seams. I’ll also show you tips on thread placement for better colour matching and efficient thread use. Check out my other videos Sewing 101 Essential Skills for BeginnMore
In this video, you’ll learn how to use an overlocker confidently — from sewing straight lines, right angles and splits to mastering different types of seams. I’ll also show you tips on thread placement for better colour matching and efficient thread use. Check out my other videos Sewing 101 Essential Skills for Beginners playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAHu-g3sOuECkPfpdb0_u_tuuMwfpTeQz Beginners sewing tutorial // Session 1 - Your sewing tool kit https://youtu.be/RaMsJykt3QU Beginners sewing tutorial//Session 2 – Thread and use a sewing machine https://youtu.be/UIleva-VYvk Beginners sewing tutorial//Session 3 – Presser feet, needles and threads https://youtu.be/5cUIqZfIAhw Beginners sewing tutorial//Session 4 – Sewing machine problems https://youtu.be/1GZ89QAMYmk Beginners sewing tutorials // Session 5 - 4 ways to neaten seams if you don’t have access to an overlocker https://youtu.be/XeTZCRd_jFE Beginners sewing tutorials Session 6 - How to unpick sewing safely https://youtu.be/G7DXWWoKdDY Beginners sewing tutorial Session 7 – How to thread an overlocker https://youtu.be/5n6_xUg2HtM TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:04 Basic operation 02:12 Stitch length 02:34 How to overlock straight 02:58 Three thread narrow and wide widths 03:39 Rolled hem 05:41 Flat lock seam 06:19 How to overlock a right angle 07:24 How to overlock a split 08:05 Which threads placed where

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