Master Coverstitch Machine

This workshop is all about getting to your coverstitch machine. Come and learn how to use your coverstitch machine to its maximum potential.

Do you have a coverstitch machine but feeling lost at how to use it? Have you look at how your t shirt tops are hemmed, they have that lovely straight stitch on the outside and the complicated threads on the inside. That is all done with a coverstitch machine. It’s the best machine for hemming stretch but there are lots of different techniques to understand. 

Whether you want to learn how to use it from scratch, build your confidence with or just wish to improve you skills and knowledge of the machine you should book yourself in. You should have some knowledge of using a sewing machine before taking this course, you’ll get far more from the experience.

You will learn how to:

✓ Thread, unthread and rethread your coverstitch machine

✓Adjust the tension dials to create a perfectly balanced stitch

✓ Use the stit ching guidelines on the foot or needle plate

✓ Finish off the thread ends to stop unravelling 

✓ Fix mistakes or unpick your stitching

✓ Adjust the stitch length 

✓ Adjust the stitch with by removing or repositioning needles 

✓ Adjust differential feed on your machine and discover the effects of this 

✓ Adjust presser foot pressure 

✓ Create simple seams and hems, including working with bulky seams and working in the round

For those with a combination coverstitch and overlocking machine you will be shown how to switch your machine from overlocking to coverstitching. 

★★ PLEASE NOTE – this workshop will not cover overlocking techniques for combination machines. ★★

We will also discuss suitable needles and threads to use with your machine.

What you will need....

Your coverstitch machine. Don’t forget to bring the power cable, manual and accessories.

Selection of threads – please bring one of each of the following colours: red, yellow, green, blue. These do not have to be the cone style threads – you can use most types of general sewing threads on your coverstitch machine. 

Scraps of different fabric types you want to practice with. 

This workshop usually is conducted over two Saturdays X 2 hours with a minimum of three members. 

As these speciality machines workshops are rarely done fill up really quick, please secure your place early enough to avoid any disappointment. 

Cost $275 

Don't forget if you book with a friend before 

When: 21st and 28th March

oth of you get $20 gift card each.