Meet My New Coverstitch Machine and a first project
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Hi everyone!, take a look at my new coverstitch machine, the Bernette B42 funlock! I was very under the weather when I filmed this so please bear with some of the shakiness.
Links:
The Last Stitch TH-cam Channel:
/ @thelaststitch
One Shoulder Top:
www.mybernette...
Mastering the Coverstitch Book:
www.amazon.co....
Congratulations on the new addition! Glad you are feeling better. Thanks for sharing with us.
Hi Rachel that was so informative. I also appreciated you taking the time to actually sew a garment, for us all to see how it was done, using your Coverstitch. Brilliant.!
As for the lemon top, I love it on you.
Jeannot .......just sew me x
Hi Rachel, the needles used on a coverstitch are longer than normal sewing machine needles. I just get mine from ebay. Just type in coverstitch needles and you will find them. They have a different code on them to normal ones, usually 705xl. Your manual should have the size your machine requires.
angela earp I agree. The EL stands for extra long, I think. My Babylock works better with EL needles.
Even feeling like death warmed up you carry on sewing 🤣 now that’s what I call dedication. Get well soon.
too many plans Julie, couldn't run though xx
I have never regretted buy my Janome Coverpro CPX2000!! I would never be without it now!!! Hope your feeling better!
thanks Lorna, getting there xx
Congratulations on your new cover stitch machine. I have the Janome CoverPro1000cpx and love it. When I bought mine from my local dealer she demonstrated how to finish the same as you did yours. I also use ELX705 SCHMETZ. Johanna is very knowledgeable from the last stitch. Have fun playing.
Wonderful demonstration. Hope you feel better soon. That bug has hit me also. Just now starting to feel better. Hope to see more of the cover stitch machine in the future.
Congratulations on your new Coverstitch machine! Lovely top and the color is sooooo pretty on you!!
Rachel! I’m beside myself with joy that you purchased a cover stitch machine. From what I’ve just read online, the one you bought is wonderful. There is a binding attachment foot that you can get for your cover stitch machine that will change your life. I bought one for my Baby Lock machine and think it’s just the neatest attachment ever! As for your needles.. “Serger needles are stronger than regular sewing needles as the serger runs at higher speeds. They're often also longer, as they need to be for the loopers to catch.” (I got this from Pattern Review.com). The needles you displayed are the same that I use in my Baby Lock serger and you probably use in your Imagine. SCHMETZ carries them. Organ makes them too. I buy needles in bulk from Allstitch.net. The cover stitch book you bought by Johanna Lu is awesome. I bought it too. I just had the best live TH-cam Vlog with her yesterday along with 11 other people from around the world. She was also on That Sewing Blab last week if you have a chance to check that out. Here’s something I JUST figured out, don’t laugh - seriously, I should have known this... The reason that you want a cover stitch machine over a twin needle is because of the chain looper. It is the reason that the stitches are stretchy! Professional jeans makers swear by the chain stitch as well I’ve just learned. I just love to buy sewing machines and thought that they were cool but I really didn’t know why the serger/overlocker and cover stitch machines were good for sewing knits. I just thought that it was only the feed dogs that tamed stretch fabrics and the looper was just the way these machines functioned with the feed dogs. OK, you can laugh now... You probably knew this straight away. I bought my first serger in 1991 (as I remember) and my first cover stitch machine around 2005. Cute top Rachel...
Thanks Loriann, yes I watched Johanna's live stream back, she is utterly so amazing and I love her channel, I have picked up so many tips from her, I have to admit that I have been using normal sewing needles in my babylock how bad am I???? I never knew they needed to be different!!, I will be getting some more now to change those up xx
Tee hee, I knew that you had to use special needles for some machines but I didn't know that they were actually longer! And I learned a new trick on Johanna's channel too. I've been serging since 1991 and I still learn new tricks. That's the fun part about our hobby. Now then, back to recutting out a collar/lining on the Casey Sweater top. I cut the lining out backwards and put a buttonhole in it. No saving it now. Phooey!
Rachel, sorry you aren't feeling well, hope you recover soon. When I moved my serger (over lock, cover stitch) machine was broken so I'm looking for another, they save so much time with construction but have never been easy to thread. Please let us know how enjoy your machine. I sincerely appreciate your time posting this video. Judy
Do you still like and get much use out of this machine? I'm thinking of buying one...
I bought myself this model for Christmas, I use an additional light and buy my needles from my Bernina dealer. Great little machine.
Nice machine! I hope you are feeling much better.
Hi Rachel, I'm considering buying this coverstitch machine. Would you still recommend it? Is there anything else (apart from the light) that you don't like about the machine now that you've used it a while? Were you looking at any other models - I'm also looking at the Janome Coverpro 2000. Oh one last question - does the coverstitch also replace an overlocker?
Lovely video as always so informative. Hope you feel better soon :)
I know this is an older video but I hàve a question about your sewing machines. I familial with Pfaffs and Berninas several models. Why did you buy the Bernina after using your Pfaff?
Very informative. Thank You :)
Not uncommon for them to require a different needle. It would be a "common" needle available where you buy your sewing needles I would imagine. My Babylock can use standard needles but it came with a little box of 5 and they are HAX1SP. There are also EL XXX (I don't know the number at the moment). Enjoy your new Coverstitch!
Very helpful video. I’ve been mulling over getting a coverstitch machine and am sorely tempted. May I ask what made you choose that one in particular?
Congrats and hope you feel better soon. I have a bernette sewing machine and bernina overlocker. Always found them reliable. Enjoy!
Hi. I've been considering a overstitch machine. Do you have any dropped stitches with the Bernette?
Hi Rachel. What is the difference between an over locker and a cover stitch machine?
Congratulations on the CS! I have a Janome CPX1000. My hubby bought it for me one year and I did not bother exchanging it for the 2000, but I totally should have. Definitely do as the manual says with the needles. But additionally I have learned through a FB group (for the CPX), that there are differences in the European vs US manuals that do not explain the difference in needles for cottons vs knits. Thus far I’ve learned that for knits you need the “SUK” type, or ball point but equivalent in the type of needle your machine calls for. So for example, mine came with ELx705, which for the longest I used on knits because that’s what came with my machine (even had two extra packets). But then I learned about the SUK and tracked down some on Amazon (local shops don’t carry them), and I have noticed an improvement! I also switched the looper thread to wooly and that has helped some too. Overall the Janome has been fidley but it has taken my knit makes to a whole new level. Yay for you!! Love your channel 👍🏼❤️
thank you, great to know x
I just ordered my very first cover stitch machine (whee) When changing the looper thread can you tie the new color to the old color and pull the thread through like you do with a serger, so it is easier to thread up?
Sorry to hear you've been sick. You do look very pale today. Take care and feel better soon.
So, unlike a serger, this finishes the hems/seams without cutting...underside looks like flat lock serger seam and topside has twin rows for topstitch? This would be used for only those things? I have a new sewing machine and super old serger....I was confused by the term coverstitch. Is that right?
yes more or less, it is designed to give the finish you see on hems of jerseys
Congratulations on your new machine! I hope you're feeling better now 😚
I use SUK needles (I like schmetz and organ, but my coverstitch is not fussy), the ones you have are extra long. There's a great coverstitch discussion group on facebook, if you join it you'll find all the info on needles and a lot of practical advice. I also like Johanna (and Gail Yellen on youtube- she uses babylock, but you can adapt many techniques for any machine) x
Hello,
I just thought to write to you spontaniously. I like your videos very much, to the contrary of my husband, the "chatty ones" even more. A month ago I had the orportunity to by a "used" Bernette Coverstitch Machine from one of the Sewing Machine Dealers called "Naehpark Diermeyer" which is located around one hour per car, away from my hometown. They are located in Bavaria. I live in Hesse. I saved around 110 Euros (around 100 Pounds). Somebody else didn't like the brandnew machine and did send it back. Lucky for me! I like to thank you for your video about the Bernette. I watched the video and knew then how to thread it (especially the lower looper). Better than the written description !!!
Yesterday as I watched your latest video (chatty), I saw that your have the Pfaff Creative 4.5 as a Sewing Machine. I'm thinking about buying this machine to replace my 32 year old Pfaff Creative 1475 CD (the first one with a Computer inside). Back then state of the art, but now very dated but still working well. I did not find anything in your list that you talked about the 4..5. Can you tell me, if you did anywhere, so I can watch it. Or will you talk about the machine in the future? Are you satisfied with the 4.5. How is the Sewing? Did you try the Embroidery Function? I would be very thankful for any reply to my questions.
Kindly forgive any mistakes I made with grammar and spelling. English is not my first language.
Best regards! C.
Hope you are feeling well already , ang YEAY for the new baby ! 👍
thank yu x
I have just bought coverstitch machine and found this video on your backlist , it has been the most useful coverstitch video I’ve seen. On another note I love the content of your older videos very much, your current ones are also great 😆but the old ones have a real coziness to them. Love watching you thank you
Thanks for this great review Rachel. I have a Bernette overlocker and have been thinking of getting a cover stitch machine for some time. I currently use twin needles in my sewing machine, which is a real faff. Great tips on using and setting up the machine, love the top you’ve made with it. Love your channel. ❤️
I realise this post is 5 months old and you’ve probably found your supplier for needles, but barnyarns.co.uk is brilliant, not just on supply but their knowledge on needles and threads is second to none. Definitely worth a look.
Very informative video. I'm currently in the market for a cover stitch machine and this was helpful to understand the workings of this model.
Hello , thanks for you video!
I would like to know if you can use a binding )attachment ? If so is a bernette one ?
I want to buy a coverstitch machine very soon. I have only had Berninas so this one is top on my list. Do you still like yours?
I bought this coverstitch and can,t wait to try it : looks great and thanks for the video
Hi, congrats with your new coverstitch machine, i am sure you will enjoy working with it, i have a Babylock coverstitch machine and i love it, it makes such a big difference ...,You can change your lamp into a led lamp of you prefer , led light get less warm and its better to work with.
Pls check out Babylock free classes, everything is good explained, i do not know about Johanna but i prefer a Brand professional to explain..
Have dun with your machine.
Didn't you have a serger and what's the difference?
a serger finishes and overlocks a seam whereas a coverstitch is for hemming knits
I have this machine too but didn't realize I needed to use specific needles. I've been using schmetz 90/14 universal needles with no issues 🙈
Sorry you caught the plague. It can be so miserable. I am scared of a cover stitch machine. lol Am interested to see how you get on with it.
I have a cover stitch machine and it's much simpler than this one. I do like the little separation grooves for the thread, though. Just used mine last week to hem a knit skirt. So easy.
Great video Rachel. I have the Janome Coverstitch machine and love it. I get my needles (Schmetz) EL X705 from ebay.
What make is your machine.
Barbara Jennings Bernette B42 Funlock.
Thanks for this video it’s finally cleared up the difference between the Overlocker and Coverstitich ...at one stage i was thinking what’s the point of a coverstitch she’s overlocking everything 😂 but the final result is well worth having a coverstitch for that professional finish...I think I be getting one very soon 😂💐
Some of the Babylock machines will do a cover stitch. I have 3 sewing machines and so I set one up with the dual needles and just leave it set up that way.
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As far as I know (no problem so far) coverstitch machines take the same needles as overlockers, which ar different indeed from standard sewing machine needles, but I've never seen coverstitch specific needles. My overlocker and coverstitch are Janomes. I don't think that would make a difference but I'm curious to hear what you find out.
Hi Rachel. I also own that combined coverstitch / overlock machine and I am happy with it! Thanks for this informative video! One remark though, did you realize that your machine is incorrectly threaded? :) The threads go straight to the eyes of the needles (we see this clearly at 35:28).The threads must go through the holes of the presser foot before going to the needles :P
ribionakzalatoi no I didn’t know this! I will take a look thank you!
Hope your feeling better, I had it 4 weeks ago and still coughing! Very envious of your new machine
Hi Rachel. Nice machine🎈 some cover stitch machines use el needles ( think this was on your needle packet) the el stands for extra length, they are just a little longer than sewing machine needles. You can easily order them on eBay. I had no trouble getting them xx
thanks Jenni x
Hi Rachel, great tutorial on a coverstitch and great job with the top... lovely colour 💕. Thanks so much for doing it when your not feeling at your best too and hope you feel much better soon...take care Rachel 😊😘💝
Congratulations on your new machine. I bought a Janome 2000 last year and am so glad to have it. Have fun and feel better!
I hope you feel better soon! I was afraid you were not doing well since we had not heard from you in a few days. Enjoyed the video!
Fantastic! That machine is now on my dream list for one day!
That twin-needle seam looked professional in standard. For me, I have a Janome serger and it is not easy to use; I have to change the tension and do practice serging on scraps before any project. When the Janome serger works well the seam edges look good.
Hi! Thanks for making this video. I'm considering this machine along with a few others - decisions, decisions! Somebody may have mentioned this to you already, but your threads should defo be behind the last two needle bars before you thread them. Hope you're still enjoying using it. I really want a coverstitch. Just need to make up my mind. Yikes!
Hi, thanks for this, I thought so too but with this machine the instructions state that the threads sit in front of the needle bars, exciting time for you!
Have a look at this Rachel. It's Bernette's video on threading the B42. You'll see her threading from 2.00 to 3.08 mins and the threads defo go behind those two guides. th-cam.com/video/D-eFdKVZru8/w-d-xo.html
Rachel, your link popped up when I opened TH-cam today, having spent a few hours yesterday watching Johanna's videos. To my utter surprise, your Bernette coverstitcher is *identical* to my Merrylock 3564. I was totally delighted at point 12:30 where you showed that little lever thingie that loops the looper thread back over that hook that is right at the back under the deck! Your manual is obviously much better than the one with mine, which does not mention this at all. So, for years, I have been putting glue-stick on the end of the looper thread and letting it dry in a stiff loop so I could push it under there and hope to "catch" the hook! (it does work, eventually, but you gave me and an a-haa moment there!, Thank you).
Just a little tip about pulling out your needle threads when you are ready to cut off: raising the front of the presser foot does help a bit, but you get a better release by pressing down on the presser foot lever - it gives an extra 2-3mm of clearance and fully releases the thread tensioners.
About the EL X needles - they are a bit longer than the standard needle (only about 1 mm longer). The Singer 2022 series is recommended but I have also used Organ ELX 705, very good needles and good value, 10 in a packet. One thing you're going to find out is that replacing the needles will solve about 90% of any problems you have with jams. It's worth having a good supply on hand.
And yeah, I totally agree about the crazy operation of the presser foot, when down means up and up means down. You need a whole new set of muscle memory to do that without thinking.
I love Johanna from The Last Stitch! Quick question what's the name of your local fabric shop, the one that has great bargains? Is it coalville - I've looked through a few of your blogs and typically can't seem to find one where you mention it! Thanks 👍 Hope your feeling better 😘
Coalville do have bargains but they aren't local to me, you can find them on facebook under coalville fabrics, my loca fabric store is Waltons but unfortunately they don't have an online place you can buy from
@@StitchedUp thanks for the quick reply Rachel, my husband has a meeting at a power station in the UK and for some reason I thought it was nearer to Yorkshire than it actually is - it's in Leicester! DOH!! I'm going to be with him and thought I could sneak in some fabric shopping 🤣🤣
Always such great vlogs keep them coming 🤗🤗
this machine price .???
Awe look after yourself Hun, I really want to make this top it looks fab on you, I'm having trouble printing to scale from my phone in Adobe, bloody pain, some patterns do and some dont, any tips would be great, thanks x
I have never had any success printing from my phone, even on my computer I can't get PDF's to be the right scale, its a nightmare x
@@StitchedUp it's very hot and miss, that what puts me off buying them, I've printed it but some parts don't match I will try and middle through it, will try with some cheap fabric, thanks x
Yes...make sure you use the needles as advised!
please reply tells its prise
Tahira Jabeen Not sure you’d be best googling
Feel better soon, lovely. Can I ask how you chose which coverstitch to get I've been looking at the Janome 2000 cpx coverpro as well as the bernette b42
I have a Janome coverstitch and it's so much easier to thread.
I felt that the bernette was a more durable machine with a better finish but it's very much each to their own x
@@StitchedUp Thank you. It's one of those things I've been pondering about for ages. The finish looks fab! Hope you're feeling a bit better x
debsmadethis Did you end up purchasing one? I am like you. Debating between Janome coverpro, Juki, and the Bernette. This video helped me make up my mind and pick the Bernette.
Having watched your vlog I’m so happy I chose my Janome! It’s so much simpler to thread than your machine and the lighting is brilliantly lit! X
Love it!
Ooooh,, Rachel, I love your off the shoulder top!!! You just need to pull it off your shoulder more and wear a strapless bra.
Really suits you. I’m not really interested in a cover stitch machine as I don’t think I would use it enough and think it’s probably a bit of a fad!
Will be interesting though if you give an update after a while, if it’s worth buying?
Thanks a lot for all your efforts as you’re not feeling very well xxx
thanks Jackie, great tip!
Hope that You are feeling much better now 🤒😷 My Baby lock is both overlocker and coverstich in same, love both, cant give any advise about the needels due i can use same as in my sewingmachine
You are going to love how your knits and jerseys are going to look very much like RTW ☺
I also finish off the seams the same as you by pulling the threads forward and go over the first few stitches. The last threads that get pulled to the back I do knot them now though as after a few washes of my garments I've found the cover stitching coming undone. Just something to consider. You look like you're liking it so far. Glad you are feeling a bit better. There's not much that stops you sewing lol
I cannot get the threads to pull through to the back. I have to be very careful, thread them onto a needle and then sew the threads in
That's so much more complicated to thread than my Janome.
G'day Rachel. Oooooh how exciting, you will be whizzing up a storm in your sewing room, I`m sure. I hope you feel better soon. Thanku for sharing. XX