tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post276300304857602875..comments2024-03-26T18:14:34.482+11:00Comments on Sew, Jean Margaret: Learning to use my New Cover Stitch MachineSew, Jean Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-17929173717351485312017-01-15T20:24:39.783+11:002017-01-15T20:24:39.783+11:00Thanks Sharon. I have been a bit short of time for...Thanks Sharon. I have been a bit short of time for sewing since returning to work after the Christmas break. Must look into the blue fabric stick.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-55749194709312802342017-01-12T17:43:18.709+11:002017-01-12T17:43:18.709+11:00Congratulations on the new Coverstitch, I have the...Congratulations on the new Coverstitch, I have the original one and love it. You have mastered it so well with the Craftsy course, I wasn't sure if I would learn anything but might have to keep an eye out for the next sale.<br /><br />For hems I use the Blue Fabric stick to stick down the hem allowance, it doesn't clog up the needles and washes out in the first wash. <br /><br />I look forward to seeing how much fun you have.<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-67130077011521508782017-01-09T22:12:22.214+11:002017-01-09T22:12:22.214+11:00Thanks for your comment Dana. Glad to hear you lov...Thanks for your comment Dana. Glad to hear you love your machine too.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-50112984746337262522017-01-09T22:07:59.733+11:002017-01-09T22:07:59.733+11:00Thanks Andrea. Looking forward to seeing your cove...Thanks Andrea. Looking forward to seeing your cover stitching too. It's a shame that work is getting in the way of sewing now.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-88526195799564956902017-01-09T22:02:50.120+11:002017-01-09T22:02:50.120+11:00I have been very fortunate in the sewing departmen...I have been very fortunate in the sewing department. Thanks for your comment Manju.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-82247045821548601082017-01-09T22:01:02.404+11:002017-01-09T22:01:02.404+11:00Thanks Sarah Liz. I have been having a look inside...Thanks Sarah Liz. I have been having a look inside some RTW and have been quite shocked at the sloppy cover stitching. I always wait for the Craftsy sales. They seem to have them qiite often.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-16433925523334084722017-01-09T21:55:38.107+11:002017-01-09T21:55:38.107+11:00Thanks so much Sheryll.Thanks so much Sheryll.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-84392245481751428062017-01-09T21:52:05.567+11:002017-01-09T21:52:05.567+11:00Thanks Megan. It is a great machine, so far no pro...Thanks Megan. It is a great machine, so far no problems. I was very lucky to have my eldest son, daughter in law and three grand daughters come and stay in the holidays. This little cutie is the youngest. Can't believe she is almost 12 months old already.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-16522696684359139332017-01-09T21:41:16.373+11:002017-01-09T21:41:16.373+11:00Thanks Paola. I will try to keep you updated as I ...Thanks Paola. I will try to keep you updated as I get more experienced with it. Such a shame holidays have to come to an end.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-20128762389577607402017-01-09T21:38:53.189+11:002017-01-09T21:38:53.189+11:00Thanks Ruth. There's still plenty of room for ...Thanks Ruth. There's still plenty of room for improvement.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-20582095576066783712017-01-09T21:30:14.178+11:002017-01-09T21:30:14.178+11:00Thank you Summer Flies. I am very lucky to have re...Thank you Summer Flies. I am very lucky to have received such an extravagant gift and I hope I can justify it. I do sew a lot of knits so it will be a valuable addition to the sewing room. I have found it to be a bit tricky to sew a nice even straight line. It will take some more practice to perfect. Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-57303347856689623312017-01-09T21:14:34.102+11:002017-01-09T21:14:34.102+11:00Thanks so much Kathy. I am pleased with my first e...Thanks so much Kathy. I am pleased with my first efforts, and now I want to make a stack of new tees, but I am out of suitable fabric at the moment. These two have been in heavy rotation since completion.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-3998116479158751402017-01-09T21:11:28.255+11:002017-01-09T21:11:28.255+11:00I do recommend the Craftsy course, Kristy. It give...I do recommend the Craftsy course, Kristy. It gives a good foundation for us beginners. Thanks for your lovely comments, but I did only show the best bits. There is still plenty of room for improvement.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-42361913303475897962017-01-09T03:23:54.987+11:002017-01-09T03:23:54.987+11:00I have the older Janome CoverPro and love it. Look...I have the older Janome CoverPro and love it. Looks like you are mastering it. I'll be sure to check out the Craftsy class to see how to use other features. I use tape as a guide, too.Dana Belascohttp://www.deedleandthread.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-82660779924938168882017-01-08T19:13:56.827+11:002017-01-08T19:13:56.827+11:00Great post. I am looking forward to more practici...Great post. I am looking forward to more practicing on mine as well.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-23036903876049973922017-01-08T18:19:35.909+11:002017-01-08T18:19:35.909+11:00Lucky you getting such lovely sewing related prese...Lucky you getting such lovely sewing related presents. I think what you've done so far on your cover stitch looks great- bit more practice and you will be perfect! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-88047624906613319692017-01-08T16:09:46.390+11:002017-01-08T16:09:46.390+11:00I think you have done a great job, and yes, getti...I think you have done a great job, and yes, getting the hem "caught" is the hardest part. But if you look inside RTW you will find that is not perfect either. The Craftsy course sounds good, I'll have to get it next time it is on sale. And tape works well for guiding the edge.Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-67354202411153943392017-01-08T13:48:00.320+11:002017-01-08T13:48:00.320+11:00Congratulations on your new machine - it looks lik...Congratulations on your new machine - it looks like you are off to a great start already!Sheryllhttp://patternscissorscloth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-21275635191174417952017-01-08T10:48:15.906+11:002017-01-08T10:48:15.906+11:00You're doing a lovely neat job on the coversti...You're doing a lovely neat job on the coverstitching. That looks like a great machine. My Bernina funlock is very hit and miss. That last picture is gorgeous!Megan Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770424076336668277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-44284632675802091792017-01-08T09:13:10.488+11:002017-01-08T09:13:10.488+11:00Congratulations on your new addition. A coverstitc...Congratulations on your new addition. A coverstitch machine is one of those purchases in the back of my mind - it would be interesting to know how you find coverstitching over time.<br />Back to the routine for me too tomorrow :(Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472129226320589172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-82209950160692915532017-01-08T04:11:08.860+11:002017-01-08T04:11:08.860+11:00It looks like you've got the hang of the machi...It looks like you've got the hang of the machine already.<br />Anyway, who cares - at least you've got the machine! Happy experimentingRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05952741349142417423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-86574582914885883782017-01-08T00:24:02.778+11:002017-01-08T00:24:02.778+11:00Wow lucky you. That's also a great price. I pr...Wow lucky you. That's also a great price. I promised myself to practise on my 2nd hand brother. I think the Janome is a better machine but I can't justify it at this point. I've only made two things with it and it's nowhere near that neat either. Might invest in that course. I think I've read (a while ago) that the Brother is not so responsive and I do find this, then you press harder and then it flies but hard to control. Your tops look perfect. I also can't believe you are a Grandma!Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-60166154568866559532017-01-07T22:05:03.410+11:002017-01-07T22:05:03.410+11:00Oooh I'm so excited for you. I would love a co...Oooh I'm so excited for you. I would love a coverstitch machine. You did a lovely job on your first efforts. The Kirsten Kimono Tee is a great little top to practice on and so useful in the summer. Enjoy playing with your new toys :) KathyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865710256627225570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-11616427424961218882017-01-07T18:17:55.899+11:002017-01-07T18:17:55.899+11:00I recently got the same machine after much heavy h...I recently got the same machine after much heavy hinting too! I'll have to look at that Craftsy course because my stitching is no where as neat as your finishing has turned out- your tees look so RTW. Your granddaughter is so cute by the way (but I can't believe you are a grandma!)Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.com