Coverstitch secrets: Beyond basic hems #108

About this episode

Johanna and Malena explore the versatile uses of the coverstitch machine beyond basic hems.

The coverstitch machine can easily become an expensive hemming machine. So in this episode, Johanna and Malena talk about why it can do so much more than just finish the bottom of a t-shirt. Johanna is on a roll in this episode, and dishes on everything from reverse coverstitching and bindings to seams inspired by ready-to-wear activewear and even denim!Then the conversation turns to using woolly nylon and heavier threads for fuller coverage, binding techniques both with and without specialised attachments, and how mock flatlock seams can give knit garments a flatter, more professional finish. And of course, they address some gripes too, after all, this is an episode about coverstitch machines! Johanna's coverstitch resources Free coverstitch troubleshooting guide Coverstitch Success Video Course Master The Coverstitch Machine Book Malena's Fieldfare Joggers Pattern Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stitchingtalespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or contact us at our socials: Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get…

People in this episode

Host: Johanna Lundström

Guest: Malena Hjerpe

Topics covered

• coverstitch machine
• hemming techniques
• binding techniques
• sewing tips
• professional finishes
• activewear inspiration

Keywords

• coverstitch
• hemming
• sewing techniques
• woolly nylon
• mock flatlock seams
• activewear
• bindings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hazelhen Patterns, The Last Stitch Media

Products: Malva t-shirt pattern, Coverstitch Success Video Course, Master The Coverstitch Machine Book, Fieldfare Joggers Pattern

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