Coverstitch Technique Manual, The: The complete guide to sewing with a coverstitch machine

by Julia Hincks

Overview

All you need to know about the coverstitch sewing machine and the techniques you can achieve using it.

Use your coverstitch machine for hemming and finishing garment openings, especially when working with stretch fabrics. Create seams, stitch corners, finish necklines and other raw edges, and make decorative stitches. The coverstitch machine is so versatile!

Jam-packed with information, this user-friendly manual equips you with the knowledge and skills to achieve professional results from your coverstitch machine.

Clear and comprehensive step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate the essential stitches and sewing techniques. Julia also talks you through threading your machine, getting started and adjusting the settings. From stabilizing fabrics and managing bulky seams to caring for your machine, this manual covers it all!
❃ Put your skills into practice to create a simple summer dress, gift bag, table runner, bikini, washbag and more.

The troubleshooting section gives you strategies and hints for fixing mistakes.

There is a buyer’s guide to different coverstitch machines, to help you select the right model for you.

This is the perfect manual to help you get the most out of your coverstitch machine.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782218562
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	10/26/2021
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	384,630
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.75(h) x 0.52(d)

About the Author

Julia Hincks is a teacher and textile artist who has sewn, knitted and crocheted from an early age. Julia teaches dressmaking, pattern cutting and overlocking classes privately and at colleges in Brighton where she inspires adults to take up these crafts and improve their skills. Julia has developed a loyal following. She is the author of the best-selling title The Overlocker Technique Manual (2014), which is now available in five languages. Julia lives in Brighton, UK. Find out more about her at www.juliahincks.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Overstitch machine basics 8

Anatomy of a coverstitch machine 10

Must-have tools for coverstitch machines 14

Essential toolkit for sewing 16

Needles 18

Threads 20

Setting up the machine 22

Gelling started 32

Finishing and securing ends 33

Fixing mistakes 38

Adjusting the coverstitch settings 42

Thread tension 44

Stitch length 48

Stitch width 48

Differential feed 50

Presser foot pressure 53

Stitches 54

Overview of stitches 56

Techniques 66

Seams 68

Hems 74

Stabilizing fabrics 81

Managing bulky seams and hems 84

Stitching comers and curves 86

Decorative threads and stitch technique 92

Finishing necklines, cuffs and other raw edges 98

Using elastic 108

Using binding 122

Making belt loops 134

Inserting zips 137

Projects 142

Quick and easy gift bag 144

Brighton skirt 146

Buenavista beach wrap 150

Santorini summer dress 154

Hove skirt 160

Weekend in Whitby washbag 166

Cambridge table runner 170

Belle Mare bikini 174

Useful information 180

Buyer's guide 180

Troubleshooting 182

Guide to fabrics and machine settings 186

Maintenance 188

Glossary 190

Index 192