Can I use my serger as a coverstitch machine?
You don’t have to take the time to re-thread and set up a standard serger for a cover stitch, you simply switch to the cover hem machine to create the hem, then go back to your regular machine for basting or buttonholes, then back to your standard serger for clean seams.
Is a coverstitch machine worth it?
A coverstitch is worth investing in if you are making lots of t-shirts or garments that require a neat hem but are stretch fabrics. If you aren’t using many stretch fabrics or can use an alternative method I would do that before investing in a coverstitch machine.
Is an overlocker necessary?
Long answer: No, you don’t need an overlocker, but it gives a more professional finish to many clothes. … An overlocker creates a stitch that trims and wraps the raw edges of your project and can sew a seam at the seam time.
What is a top coverstitch?
Top cover stitch (Wide)
Two-needle, four-thread top cover stitch. It is. perfect for hems, top stitching, flat joining seams. and edging with elastic and bindings.
What thread do you use in a coverstitch machine?
Although, you’ll find that threading a coverstitch machine is so much easier than threading a serger! And speaking of thread, I’ve had the best success using regular polyester thread on a cone in the two needles and wooly or bulky nylon in the looper.
Is flatlock the same as coverstitch?
A coverstitch is basically 2 or 3 needle bobbin-less top stitching that provides some elasticity. It doesn’t have to be used on an overlocked (serged) seam but usually is. … On a flatlock, there is no seam allowance with layers folding to the underside.