Coverstitching

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sae (sae@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-10-11T01:51:25+0200

About me and using 1, 2 or 3 needles and a looper Hi! My name is Hilde and I am passionate about Coverstitching. There is just this gut-thing between me and those multi threaded loops. I guess my real passion started with “The mystery of the skipped stitch”. After a year of frustration and teeth grinding, I decided to take a Cluedo approach to Coverstitching: “Was it Colonel Mustard in the sewing room who released the looper tension?

album

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-10-10T23:17:43+0200

Album Reverse stitching: Overlay patch work with serged edges Binding, hemming and sleeve finish with elastic Top and bottom coverstitch

projects_for_the_coverstitch_machine

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-10-10T23:12:44+0200

Projects for the Coverstitch machine Making a drawstring Home made drawstrings are a great way for using those narrow scraps of fabric and they add a unique look. In the next image I am making a drawstring for a maternity nightgown. I have cut a strip of cotton elastane knit parallel to the the grain, 2,6 cm/ 1 1/32

overlay_patchwork

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-10-10T23:05:25+0200

Overlay patchwork Method 1, overlocking one edge first Overlay patchwork simply means that one fabric patch is finished with a decorative overlock stitch and then partially superimposed onto another fabric patch, and a coverstitch narrow or wide is used to assemble the patches. The decorative overlock stitch can be neutral or contrasting in colour, to help patches to blend in or set them apart. This flat overlay method allows for decorative finishes such as embroidery or appliqués flowing over…

quick_tips

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-10-10T22:54:24+0200

Quick Tips Keeping Leggings extra stretchy with Babylock Leggings need to be really comfy and very stretchy both at the hem and at the waistline. They are designed to fit and as they are being pulled over the waist f.ex., those coverstitches may need to stretch 25% or more. Here is an example of settings for cotton lycra with regular polyester overlocking thread on cones. I sew the hem with the leg turned inside out and stretching gently while sewing, to work as much thread as possible into ev…

binding

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-10-10T22:47:06+0200

Binding Binding was my second reason for buying a coverstitch machine. I wanted a professional home made look LOL and stretch that could take some kid-testing. There are so many options to choose from. I guess whatever is under the presser foot right now is a good place to start?

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