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

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Julia Hincks

The Coverstitch Technique Manual

The Complete Guide to Sewing with a Coverstitch Machine

Julia Hincks

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Search Press Ltd
21 September 2021

Needlework & fabric crafts

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.

By: Julia Hincks
Imprint: Search Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 606g
ISBN: 9781782218562
ISBN 10: 1782218564
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 21 September 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

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

This is the perfect guide, for sewers of all abilities, to get the most out of a machine. Create seams, stitch corners, finish, necklines and other raw edges and make decorative stitches. Look out for Julia's equally useful Overlocker Technique Manual. -- Machine Knitting Monthly * Machine Knitting Monthly *