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Master the Coverstitch Machine

Your practical guide to confident coverstitching

  • Learn your coverstitch machine step-by-step

  • Build confidence using your coverstitch

  • Improve your knit finishing techniques

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Inside Master the Coverstitch Machine

Understand your coverstitch machine
Learn how coverstitch machines work, how threading, looper paths and tensions interact, and how to set up your machine correctly from the start.

Hems that stretch and recover
Sew smooth, professional hems on knit garments, activewear and everyday clothes, without tunnelling, skipped stitches or wavy edges.

Necklines, bindings and bands
Finish necklines, armholes and waistbands cleanly using bindings, bands and decorative coverstitch techniques that work on real garments.

Threads, needles and presser feet
Understand thread types, needle choices and speciality feet, and how each affects stitch quality, stretch and durability.

Troubleshooting common problems
Use systematic methods to fix tension issues, skipped stitches, uneven feeding and thread breakage, with clear causes and practical solutions.

What the readers are saying

A wonderful accompaniment to the manual, lots of photos to help you get started, I really like the clear indicators showing correct vs incorrect stitching, inspiring and detailed techniques not found in the manual.

Amazon reviewer

An excellent, clear guide to getting the most out of my new coverstitch machine, very clear explanations and many photographs for extra clarification, a book I will return to again and again.

Amazon reviewer

This book is a great resource for coverstitch users. It has lots of information and good visuals.It helped with learning how to use the machine and understanding how it works

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Table of contents (highlights)

Stitches and settings explained
Learn how different stitch types are formed, how stitch width and length affect the result, and how to adjust tension for balanced, reliable stitches.

Hems and seams
Cover hemming knits, activewear, and stretch fabrics, plus seam construction using chain stitch and coverstitch for strength and flexibility.

Necklines, bindings, and finishes
Sew clean necklines, bindings, ribbing, and decorative finishes using coverstitch techniques that elevate your garments.

Threads, needles, and attachments
Choose the right threads and needles, understand how they behave, and learn how accessories and feet can expand what your machine can do.

Troubleshooting made practical
Solve common issues like skipped stitches, tunnelling, tension problems, and feed challenges with clear explanations and fixes.

Care and maintenance
Keep your machine running smoothly with routine care, cleaning, and setup checks that prevent problems before they start.

Coverstitch beautiful clothes, inside and out

This book will help you

  • Feel confident using your coverstitch machine and understand how to adjust it correctly

  • Sew clean, professional hems and finishes on knits and stretch fabrics

  • Troubleshoot skipped stitches, tension and feeding issues quickly

  • Use your coverstitch machine for more than hemming, with clear step-by-step guidance

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