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From: Gaspesienne
Date: 12-12-2005, 02:20 PM (1 of 7)
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I know this may sound stupid but was wondering what the difference was. I'm thinking I may need to know this before buying a serger...  Thanks again. Mary-Ann
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User: Gaspesienne
Member since: 10-26-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 12-12-2005, 02:26 PM (2 of 7)
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My serger does a cover stitch. So do many others. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 12-12-2005, 07:35 PM (3 of 7)
Coverstitch -- on the right side shows 2 rows of parallel stitches and on the underside shows like a zigzag or serger stitch between the two . The right side stitches look like they were made by twin needle sewing , but the underneath does not look the same as the twin needle underneath side.. 
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Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 12-13-2005, 03:03 AM (4 of 7)
| If you look at a purchased knit top or tee shirt hem you will probably see what a coverhem looks like. Coverhem sergers also do chain stitch and other serged programs. I have a 4 thread serger that does 3 coverhems, a narrow and wide double seam and a triple seam. What is fun is to reverse the look with the staight coverhem stitches on the underside and the serged type stitches on the top of the fabric in a coordinating color than the fabric you are using to give it a deco look. Not all sergers do a 3 thread coverhem and some 5 thread sergers only do one coverhem. Of course there are coverhem only machines that some owners like to use separate from their regular serger too. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: Gaspesienne
Date: 12-13-2005, 10:01 PM (5 of 7)
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Thanks for clarifying that for me..
Mary-Ann
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User: Gaspesienne
Member since: 10-26-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 12-14-2005, 12:05 PM (6 of 7)
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I bought a coverstitch only machine because I have a serger 15 + years old that still works like new every day and I could not afford a new one that does it all.. So, I bought the Janome 900 CP that only does a coverstitch and chain stitch... I'm happy now that I can make professional looking sweats , and t-shirts, and velour warm-up suits ... and pj's.. Works great for me..
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: paroper
Date: 12-14-2005, 12:39 PM (7 of 7)
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I hate to state the obvious but a serged edge looks like the finished edge on many ready to wear garments. Generally it is a narrow finished seam. You can also see it as a rolled hem on many things like bridal veils, table cloths, scarves and many other products. Not all sergers will make a rolled hem but it is well worth it to find one that will do a two thread rolled edge (hem). Often the serged edges are also accompanied by a chain stitch. You often see these seams in men's (and women's) knit pants. It is a seperate stitch and is usually made at the same time as the serged edge. A chain stitch is often found on the top of large feed bags for dogs or livestock. You can find machines that will do just cover stitch or just serge but later, if you wish to have the other stitches, you will have several sergers instead of just one. My current new serger will do 2 or 3 top-stitched coverstitches of differing widths, it will chain, and it will do 2-4 thead rolled/serged hems and 5 thread serge including a chainstitch. I had a machine that did a 5 thread serge and chainstitch but it didn't do the two thread rolled hem. I also have another serger that does everything under sun but it won't chain and it won't coverstitch. Given the age of my favorite serger, I opted this time to go for one that would do everything so I could save room in my sewing room and have a replacement serger when the time came. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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