http://www.coverstitching.com/ 2026-04-16T08:03:12+0200 http://www.coverstitching.com/ http://www.coverstitching.com/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2017-10-10T23:17:43+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=album&rev=1507670263&do=diff Album Reverse stitching: Overlay patch work with serged edges Binding, hemming and sleeve finish with elastic Top and bottom coverstitch text/html 2017-10-08T19:15:40+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=attaching_elastic&rev=1507482940&do=diff Attaching elastic It is easy and great fun to make panties with a few scraps of fabric, some picot elastic and a machine with COVERSTITCH function. Obviously you'll also need a pattern for the panties, one that really fits whoever is going to wear them. In the images here I am using an Ottobre 2004 pattern for children. I also like the pattern by Jalie which offers a bikini version, culotte, hipster and matching camisole. My first pair of panties I made by patiently unpicking all the stitches o… text/html 2017-10-10T22:47:06+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=binding&rev=1507668426&do=diff 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? text/html 2015-05-07T18:54:12+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=flat-earth_method&rev=1431017652&do=diff The Flat Earth Method If you are using an overlock-coverstitch combi machine, this may be for you!! Please stay tuned! text/html 2017-10-08T14:28:31+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=hemming&rev=1507465711&do=diff Hemming Preparing for hemming Hemming stretch fabrics is probably the number one reason for purchasing a coverstitch machine. I have a dedicated coverstitch machine and this allows me to hem as I progress with a project. For sleeves and the legs of pyjama pants, I usually choose flat hemming. For T-shirt bottom hems, I prefer to hem in the round after assembling the T-shirt. Sometimes I prefer to hem baby sleeves in the round because it looks better and those little hands will be in the caregi… text/html 2017-10-10T23:05:25+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=overlay_patchwork&rev=1507669525&do=diff 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… text/html 2017-10-10T23:12:44+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=projects_for_the_coverstitch_machine&rev=1507669964&do=diff 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 text/html 2017-10-10T22:54:24+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=quick_tips&rev=1507668864&do=diff 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… text/html 2017-09-06T23:16:56+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=sidebar&rev=1504732616&do=diff * Hemming * Binding * The Janome 2000 CPX * Top stitching * Attaching Elastic * Overlay patchwork * Projects for the Coverstitch machine * Quick Tips * When things go wrong * Album text/html 2017-10-11T01:51:25+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=start&rev=1507679485&do=diff 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? text/html 2017-08-12T00:04:29+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=the_janome_2000_cpx&rev=1502489069&do=diff The Janome 2000 CPX What's different for hemming? Much of the information about hemming with the Babylock CoverStitch also applies to the Janome. For good results I suggest checking out this first. Here I would like to share some of the differences I have noticed between the two brands. I notice that I tend to use the same differential settings but a slightly longer stitch length on the Janome (on average 3 and a bit on the Janome versus 2.75 on the Babylock. I also notice that the Janome pe… text/html 2017-08-12T00:29:13+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=top_stitching&rev=1502490553&do=diff Top stitching My never-ending topstitching story A quick bit of history. I bought the first Janome Cover Pro model right after its introduction on the market. Hems and binding went mostly OK but top stitching and decorative reverse cover stitching didn't turn out the way I hoped. I then tried some other machines and eventually became very good friends or rather text/html 2015-05-07T18:49:12+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=topstitching&rev=1431017352&do=diff Top stitching text/html 2017-08-11T23:54:31+0200 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.coverstitching.com/doku.php?id=when_things_go_wrong&rev=1502488471&do=diff When things go wrong Unlocking the stitch Imagine I notice while sewing that the outcome is not as desired! The easiest way to undo what has been done is to raise the presser foot and turn the hand wheel a full turn clockwise to unlock the last stitch. The needles will go down into the fabric and back up again and then the fabric can be pulled towards the left. The needle and looper threads can be pulled apart.