Some of you might be considering the purchase of a Cover Stitch machine. If you have space in your sewing room, let me tell you, it's well worth it.
About 1 1/2 years ago, I was in the market for a new serger and settled on the Baby Lock Evolution...which I love by the way...it also had cover stitch capabilities. And it did a good job of covering stitching, but it always seemed like I needed that cover stitch feature right in the middle of the project. Then I'd have to move the needles back to regular serging, change the knife position (again) and change the cover plate. All easy enough to do, but time consuming and an interruption in the whole construction process.
So not too long ago, I decided it was definitely time to have a separate machine just for this cover stitch function. I choose a Janome 1000 CPX...and I absolutely love it.
Here's a short video on the tips and techniques that were taught to me on threading the machine and starting and stopping a line of stitching. I hope you find it beneficial.
The vest that I show you during this video is finally completed. Here's a photo.
That's 'reverse' cover stitching on the princess seam.
Watch your February SFD newsletter for the announcement of this Reversible Vest Fashion Leaflet...it's coming soon.
Kindly,
Glenda...the Good Stitch!
About 1 1/2 years ago, I was in the market for a new serger and settled on the Baby Lock Evolution...which I love by the way...it also had cover stitch capabilities. And it did a good job of covering stitching, but it always seemed like I needed that cover stitch feature right in the middle of the project. Then I'd have to move the needles back to regular serging, change the knife position (again) and change the cover plate. All easy enough to do, but time consuming and an interruption in the whole construction process.
So not too long ago, I decided it was definitely time to have a separate machine just for this cover stitch function. I choose a Janome 1000 CPX...and I absolutely love it.
Here's a short video on the tips and techniques that were taught to me on threading the machine and starting and stopping a line of stitching. I hope you find it beneficial.
The vest that I show you during this video is finally completed. Here's a photo.
Watch your February SFD newsletter for the announcement of this Reversible Vest Fashion Leaflet...it's coming soon.
Kindly,
Glenda...the Good Stitch!
Thanks for sharing, I have a new coverstitch still in the box. I will play with these ideas.
ReplyDeleteBecky, You'll love it once you've worked through a couple of projects. The finished look is so professional.
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I didn't see a video. Please give link
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl - the video is/should be the first image you see. But if it's not showing up in your computer, try this link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8j3BEKmJHw&list=UU5qpm5pI8Aoj1-a_xogZnEA
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Glenda...the Good Stitch!
Looking forward to watching the video at lunch. I remember you saying once that it would be best to have a dedicated cover stitch machine so when I shopped for one that's what I sought but I ended up getting a great deal on a used 5-thread serger so I purchased that one instead. It stays in cover stitch configuration unless I need a feature it has that my older 4-thread serger does not provide. I've only used it once! So I expect to get some good tips from your video. ;) Thanks for taking the time to do it.
ReplyDeleteI've owned all three models of the Janome CoverPro machine over the past 7 years and absolutely LOVE it! So glad to see that you've discovered the ease and versatility of this machine, Glenda. I think everyone who sews garments should own one!
ReplyDeleteI agree completely. I would just simply love to have more time to sew!!!
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