What is an Overlocker? – Overlocker Machines Explained

What does an overlocker do?

Toyota-SL3335-Overlocker

In a nutshell, an overlocker is a sewing machine that stitches with either 3, 4 or 5 threads at the same time. They are mainly used to join seams, trim off the excess fabric and stop the cut edges from fraying all in one simple operation.

Pictured to the right is a Toyota SL3335 Overlocker
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Cheap sewing machines – A good thing or bad?

Cheap sewing machines - break down - wereinstitches.co.uk

I have recently been approached by a few people asking if I knew anywhere that sells cheap sewing machines. I can’t help but ask what they mean by ‘cheap’. As you know, everybody has their own idea of the term ‘cheap’. An amount that is considered cheap to one, may be thought of as expensive to another. read more

Best Beginner Sewing Machine – Our Sewing machine for beginners guide

Janome-525S - Recommended for best beginner sewing machine

The best beginner sewing machine, in our opinion, would be a sewing machine that is not overly complicated. By that I mean a sewing machine that doesn’t necessarily have hundreds of bells and whistles. Like the Brother Innov Is NV550SE for example. – A computerized sewing machine with 429 utility and decorative stitches, 3 lettering styles etc.  read more