The Coverstitch Technique Manual : The Complete Guide to Sewing with a Coverstitch Machine

Julia Hincks

ISBN 10: 1782218564 / ISBN 13: 9781782218562

Published by Search Press Ltd Sep 2021, 2021

About this Item

Neuware - 'All you need to know about the coverstitch sewing machine and the techniques you can achieve using it.'--]cFrom publisher's description.

Seller Inventory # 9781782218562

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Coverstitch Technique Manual : The Complete Guide to Sewing with a Coverstitch Machine
• Publisher: Search Press Ltd Sep 2021
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782218564
• ISBN 13: 9781782218562
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 245W x 193H x 15D millimeters 245 millimeters width by 193 millimeters height by 15 millimeters depth
• Weight: 608 grams

About this title

Synopsis

From the author of the best-selling The Overlocker Technique Manual now comes The Coverstitch Technique Manual.

'Julia is an excellent teacher and totally demystifies the world of the coverstitch machine. She gently takes you step by step through the functionalities of the machine and then gives you some easy projects to put into practice what you have learnt. I would highly recommend this book to anybody who owns or is thinking of buying a coverstitch machine.'
Josie Hawes - founder of Fabric Godmother

Aimed at sewers of all abilities, this is the perfect guide to help you get the most out of your coverstitch machine. Use it for hemming and finishing garment openings, especially when working with stretch fabrics. Create seams, stitch corners, finish necklines and other raw edges, and make decorative stitches. 

Jam-packed with useful information, Julia shows you how to set up your machine, how to adjust the settings and how to finish and secure ends. Comprehensive step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate the essential stitches and sewing techniques. From stabilizing fabrics to finishing cuffs and necklines, this book covers it all!

Put these skills into practice to create a simple summer dress, gift bag, table runner, bikini, washbag and more. The coverstitch machine is so versatile!

The troubleshooting section equips you with strategies and hints for fixing mistakes. There is also a buyer’s guide to different coverstitch machines, to help you select the right machine for you.

About the Author

Julia Hincks is a teacher and textile artist who has sewn, knitted and crocheted from an early age. Julia teaches dressmaking, pattern cutting and overlocking classes privately and at colleges in Brighton where she inspires adults to take up these crafts and improve their skills. Julia has developed a loyal following. She is the author of the best-selling title The Overlocker Technique Manual (2014), which is now available in five languages. Julia lives in Brighton, UK. Find out more about her at www.juliahincks.com