Great tips & demo *TY* on coverstitch necklines. I grew up sewing now graduating at retirement age to sergers & coverstitch. Well Done 👏👏👏
@Kakes68173 жыл бұрын
That idea to use the paper backing for seam.....brilliant idea. This will help me since I struggle with knit hems.
@michellehollihan4896Ай бұрын
That looks great
@RosaYtube2 жыл бұрын
You make my life neckline happy
@notesfromleisa-land10 ай бұрын
Fantastic video!
@suemcarthur1057 ай бұрын
thanks so much for your help
@TracyAnderson-vt1nx Жыл бұрын
very clear and helpful. Thanks
@rebeccam90083 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thank you.
@markwilliams18242 жыл бұрын
Some great tips! Thanks 😊
@w11granny722 жыл бұрын
I get a very similar effect using the twin needle on my sewing machine. The fusible tape is a great idea.
@connienatale78862 жыл бұрын
I use a twin needle in my sewing machine, too. I just lengthen the stitches a little.
@angelaregan475Ай бұрын
There is no comparison.
@arlenecampbell38512 жыл бұрын
I love your seam guide. The lip that lets you pick it up easier. I could not find it online. I have several metal ones and they work but. . .
@phillygurl20002 жыл бұрын
Hello I purchased that same seam guide at Joannes at the Viking Vendor there I paid around 8.xx
@CandTPublishing2 жыл бұрын
Hi Arlene, we published this video to go along with her book Serger 101. You might try reaching out to Katrina Walker directly through one of her social media outlets. She is @sewkatrina on Instagram.
@armilton012 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! One question. Your finished product looks like you used binding although it was coverstitched only. Is attaching binding necassary when coverstitching necklines and armholes?
@CandTPublishing2 жыл бұрын
Good question! Structurally, the cover-stitch has you well...covered. 😉 That left needle that is going along your raw edge will finish that edge for you. But sometimes people still prefer to add a binding to cover the underside of the cover-stitch. You'll see this more in high-end garment construction. Personally, as someone who doesn't use the cover-stitch all that regularly, I sometimes cut my seam allowance a little bigger than needed so when I fold the seam over, that left needle will be guaranteed to cover my raw edge, but then I go in with my scissors and cut right up next to that left needle thread. - Betsy F.
@annstaples1003 жыл бұрын
Can you use a cover stitch machine for jeans 👖
@choosensheep352 Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@lorriwall25233 жыл бұрын
Great! Love this idea!
@Kakes68173 жыл бұрын
What is the benefit of using the fusable lightweight webbing vs wash away. What brand did you use?
@katrinawalker38213 жыл бұрын
I think the lightweight fusible web does a slightly better job of stabilizing before stitching (you can finger press everything smooth before fusing) whereas some people tend to stretch the hem or neckline when they apply a washable glue stick. Surprisingly, the fusible web doesn't seem to inhibit the ability to stretch long term and even seems to eventually fade out of the garment. But really, you can use either one! So glad the tips are helpful!
@Kakes68173 жыл бұрын
@@katrinawalker3821 You have such great information. I was doing the sticky version. I just purchased a Janome coverstitch last week. Before I was really struggling with hems / curved. This will definitely help so much. Looking forward to seeing more videos. Thank you 😊
@Kakes68173 жыл бұрын
What tension settings do you prefer when using knits
@katrinawalker38213 жыл бұрын
When coverstitching knits, I start with the tension settings set by my serger (or are written in my serger's manual if it is not an automatic tensioning serger). I stitch a test sample, and examine it. Usually it is fine, but sometimes I will notice a bit of "tunneling" where the fabric between the rows of stitching is a bit raised (like a pintuck). If that is happening, I loosen the needle thread tensions slightly and re-examine. It usually solves the problem. I recommend to ALWAYS do a test stitch on scraps first when serging. No matter what the stitch.
@Kakes68173 жыл бұрын
@@katrinawalker3821 This is great advise again. I will follow your advice when hemming my curved hem this week. Also, I will check my needle tension as well. I do notice at times that issue which different kinds of knits. I so appreciate your time & help. Keep doing the great coverstitch videos ;) I just LOVEmy coverstitch machine. It was worth the investment.
@lighthearteddesigns54933 жыл бұрын
How do we make the top you are wearing
@katrinawalker38213 жыл бұрын
The top I'm wearing is called the #426 Shirred Top and Princess Wrap, by Christine Jonson Patterns. www.cjpatterns.com/all-patterns/shirred-top-princess-wrap-426 The pattern includes the instructions for sewing/serging it together. I chose to trim the neckline with a slightly stretchy petersham ribbon from The Sewing Place: thesewingplace.com/stretch-petersham-ribbons/ Otherwise, it's constructed exactly as indicated in the pattern. Hope this helps!