A few weeks ago, we talked about sergers. Read that one here!
This week, we're exploring the cover stitch machine.
It can look like a serger, or a bit like a regular sewing machine, but a cover stitch machine is WAY more complicated.
Using cones and loopers, the cover stitch machine replicates the factory-made t-shirt hem with a double row of stitching on the right side.
Most home sewers who use a cover stitch machine agree: it doesn't replace a serger. Sure, it overlocks like a serger, but switching the settings from cover stitch to overlock stitch is complicated and requires some tricky threading.
Instead, if you like what this machine can do, use it only for the cover stitch hem, and keep your basic serger for overlocking seams.
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