Thank you! I had no idea that there was this significant difference after I purchased my serger (which I love) but was looking everywhere on how to achieve a cover stitch with it! Thanks again
Very helpful, thank you. My sewing machine has an overcasting stitch so I think I'll use this for now and manually trim off the excess fabric and save up to buy a Serger. Many thanks x
I want to perchase a coverstitch machine. thanks for great video. I didn't know really de different between overkockers and coverstitch machines. it helped me a lot. thanks subscribed and liked.
I also was not aware. My wife is a new quilter. I purchased her a Juki MO-654DE serger. I am now not sure if I purchased her the correct machine as it is a surprise gift. I quess getting her a cover stitch machine would be pretty cool as well. Lol
hello i’ve been beginning to upcycle clothes and want to start making my own pants. i have a beginner machine but want to upgrade something that will be able to handle heavier denims and leather. if you have a suggestion on a machine and serger/coverstitch i would be very happy to hear thank you
Thank you 🙏🏼 I was looking to buy a serger or a cover stitch! Now I know one of my machines does what a cover stitch does, so thank goodness for your video !! I’m saving the money 💴 so now the question is domestic or industrial?! Lol I have all industrial but want to get the hang of how to use it on domestic.
Great video! Do you have a video on blind stitch machines? I'm purchasing a Wilcox&Gibbs industrial serger in a table and a Colombia Union blind stitch industrial machine in a table. Don't know how to use a blind stitch machine, but couldn't turn down the price lol I want to know if I'm going to keep it or resell it.
I wouldn't recommend buying a new machine yet. Work with your regular sewing machine and stretch stitches and see how you like it. If you find yourself yearning for a serger then start with that. Coverstitch is something you would get even further down the road. I also have this video that might be helpful ruclips.net/video/GpEv3ezawQo/видео.html
I'm confused. I bought a machine second hand that I thought was a serger. It makes chains but it doesn't cut. Could it be that the blade is missing? Edit: Never mind! I found the blades. The top one had been moved out of the way 😅 Going to replace them anyway as the machine is at least 20 yrs old so I imagine the blades are dull
I am so confused on which one to get (my fault, not yours lol) I sew A LOT of clothing for my children that will be passed down through the younger ones. Would a serger be best for that? Or can I get away with a coverstitch?
Definitely a serger. It is the machine that will seam the clothing together. This video might help a bit more too ruclips.net/video/GpEv3ezawQo/видео.html
I am a 4th generation seamstress and my kids are the 5th. You do not need a cover stitch machine. I has never even heard of them until my mom brought one. She never uses it. Our sergers have more miles than our sewing machines. They make clothes look professional and give great strength to the seams.
Hi Rachel, Generally a coverstitch like the Pfaff 3.0 coverlocker that is shown in this video, is an overlocker (serger) and a cover stitcher in one machine. The blade folds down and a different cover is put on where the blade channel is. which turns it into a coverstitch. The coverlocker because its an allrounder is a lot more expensive than an overlocker. That been said they can do more stitches this one does 23 different stitches and you can buy extra accessories to do other things such as a belt looper etc.. Personally. I have the Same Coverlocker as shown here the Pfaff 3.0. I prefer it to the Overlockers (sergers) I've used in the past such as the Singer heavy duty serger because... I'm a slow sewer and this machine is soooo smooth and also the speed can be adjusted to suit everyone. It is so easy to turn corners and go round circles. to hem clothes on the coverstitch, you really don't need the free arm you simply turn your garment inside out and feed through more slowly. Because of the speed control even a beginner can use this machine and get great results. I hope this helps
I don't use my combo machine for both - I have 2 separate machines- so I don't need to switch back and forth. I would start with the serger and eventually get a CS as well. Time is money
Thanks! Yes I did. It's the greenstyle creations green tee. I also have a comparison with free tshirt patterns. This is the link ruclips.net/video/hkY6jm8y-sg/видео.html
Overlock is 2 or 3 parallel rows of topstitching on one side with a chain (similar to a serger chain) on the other side. Flatlock, to my knowledge, has the serger-type chain on both sides
Finally a clear explanation of the difference between these machines- thank you!!
Thanks for watching! Glad it helped
Thank you! I had no idea that there was this significant difference after I purchased my serger (which I love) but was looking everywhere on how to achieve a cover stitch with it! Thanks again
Oh no! Yes, they are completely different!
Me too! Never knew there were different kinds 😅
Just got a serger it was easier than I thought it was going to be and now I want a cover stitch
Very helpful ! Never knew there was a cover stitch machine. Now I want one.
Great information and I Love the kids playing in the background! It's life we have kids, dogs! Perfect!
Thank you so much for the video! You explain in a really clear way. I've finally understood what these machines are
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful, thank you. My sewing machine has an overcasting stitch so I think I'll use this for now and manually trim off the excess fabric and save up to buy a Serger. Many thanks x
You're welcome!
Your video is awesome! I've been watching different videos and you articulated and showed the differences between these machines very well. Thanks
Golden comment, thanks so much!
Thanks for that information 😊
My pleasure 😊
Your video has been super helpful. Thank you.
You're welcome!
I want to perchase a coverstitch machine. thanks for great video. I didn't know really de different between overkockers and coverstitch machines. it helped me a lot. thanks
subscribed and liked.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching, commenting & subscribing
Many thanks for your video about this subject 😁😁😁
My pleasure 😊
thank you so much I was confused and u explained it so clearly
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
I also was not aware. My wife is a new quilter. I purchased her a Juki MO-654DE serger. I am now not sure if I purchased her the correct machine as it is a surprise gift. I quess getting her a cover stitch machine would be pretty cool as well. Lol
Quilters mainly use straight stitch machines. But maybe she'll find use for that serger
Very informative, thank you!
Very welcome!
hello i’ve been beginning to upcycle clothes and want to start making my own pants. i have a beginner machine but want to upgrade something that will be able to handle heavier denims and leather. if you have a suggestion on a machine and serger/coverstitch i would be very happy to hear thank you
Thank you 🙏🏼 I was looking to buy a serger or a cover stitch! Now I know one of my machines does what a cover stitch does, so thank goodness for your video !! I’m saving the money 💴 so now the question is domestic or industrial?! Lol I have all industrial but want to get the hang of how to use it on domestic.
Ooh great question. If you use it a ton and/or for business, I think I'd recommend industrial if budget is healthy
thank you so much queennn! my lil brain was struggling to differentiate the two lol
You're welcome :)
Most helpful. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
You're very welcome
Thanks!
Great video! Do you have a video on blind stitch machines? I'm purchasing a Wilcox&Gibbs industrial serger in a table and a Colombia Union blind stitch industrial machine in a table. Don't know how to use a blind stitch machine, but couldn't turn down the price lol I want to know if I'm going to keep it or resell it.
No, sorry, I don't. I do have a video on a domestic machine. I rarely use blind stitch so it's not something I myself would purchase
This is exactly what I'm looking for. If I'm not planning to use a pot of knits, I should invest in a cross stitch?
I wouldn't recommend buying a new machine yet. Work with your regular sewing machine and stretch stitches and see how you like it. If you find yourself yearning for a serger then start with that. Coverstitch is something you would get even further down the road. I also have this video that might be helpful ruclips.net/video/GpEv3ezawQo/видео.html
Good info. thanks
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Yes this was helpful
I'm glad!
I'm confused. I bought a machine second hand that I thought was a serger. It makes chains but it doesn't cut. Could it be that the blade is missing?
Edit: Never mind! I found the blades. The top one had been moved out of the way 😅 Going to replace them anyway as the machine is at least 20 yrs old so I imagine the blades are dull
They can also be sharpened 🙂
I am so confused on which one to get (my fault, not yours lol) I sew A LOT of clothing for my children that will be passed down through the younger ones. Would a serger be best for that? Or can I get away with a coverstitch?
Definitely a serger. It is the machine that will seam the clothing together. This video might help a bit more too
ruclips.net/video/GpEv3ezawQo/видео.html
I am a 4th generation seamstress and my kids are the 5th. You do not need a cover stitch machine. I has never even heard of them until my mom brought one. She never uses it. Our sergers have more miles than our sewing machines. They make clothes look professional and give great strength to the seams.
Hi Rachel, Generally a coverstitch like the Pfaff 3.0 coverlocker that is shown in this video, is an overlocker (serger) and a cover stitcher in one machine. The blade folds down and a different cover is put on where the blade channel is. which turns it into a coverstitch. The coverlocker because its an allrounder is a lot more expensive than an overlocker. That been said they can do more stitches this one does 23 different stitches and you can buy extra accessories to do other things such as a belt looper etc.. Personally. I have the Same Coverlocker as shown here the Pfaff 3.0. I prefer it to the Overlockers (sergers) I've used in the past such as the Singer heavy duty serger because... I'm a slow sewer and this machine is soooo smooth and also the speed can be adjusted to suit everyone. It is so easy to turn corners and go round circles. to hem clothes on the coverstitch, you really don't need the free arm you simply turn your garment inside out and feed through more slowly. Because of the speed control even a beginner can use this machine and get great results. I hope this helps
Nice Nice
As someone who is looking to start their own brand, do you recommend purchasing a overlocker which can also coverstitch?
I don't use my combo machine for both - I have 2 separate machines- so I don't need to switch back and forth. I would start with the serger and eventually get a CS as well. Time is money
very helpful, Did you make your TShirt and if so what was it called, to me thats the perfect T Shirt im looking for :)
Thanks! Yes I did. It's the greenstyle creations green tee. I also have a comparison with free tshirt patterns. This is the link ruclips.net/video/hkY6jm8y-sg/видео.html
what serger do you have?
what is the different between overlock vs flatlock stitch?
Overlock is 2 or 3 parallel rows of topstitching on one side with a chain (similar to a serger chain) on the other side. Flatlock, to my knowledge, has the serger-type chain on both sides