Coverstitch Machines
How to Re-thread a Cover Stitch Machine
Incorrect threading is the root cause of most cover stitch problems - here's how to re-thread correctly every time, in the right order, to get a perfect, balanced stitch.
Cover Stitch Machine Thread Keeps Breaking - How to Fix It
Thread breaking on a cover stitch machine is almost always caused by threading, tension or thread quality - here's how to identify which thread is breaking and fix it quickly.
Coverstitch Machine Skipped Stitches - How to Fix It
Skipped stitches on a cover stitch machine are almost always caused by the needle, threading or differential feed - here's how to identify the cause and fix it, including the common problem of skipping over thick seams.
Coverstitch Machine Fabric Tunnelling - How to Fix It
Fabric tunnelling between the needle lines on a cover stitch machine is almost always caused by tension, stitch length or hem preparation - here's how to dial in the right settings for a flat, professional finish.
Coverstitch Machine Tension Problems - How to Fix Them
If your coverstitch isn't looking right on either side of the fabric, it's almost always a threading or tension issue - here's how to identify exactly what you're seeing and fix it quickly.
Coverstitch Skipping or Breaking at Thick Seams - How to Fix It
Skipped stitches or thread breaking at thick seams is one of the most common coverstitch frustrations - here's how to use a hump jumper and other techniques to sew over bulky sections cleanly.
Coverstitch Draglines on Fabric - How to Fix Them
Draglines on fabric from a Coverstitch machine are almost always caused by too much presser foot pressure, incorrect differential feed or pulling the fabric as it feeds - here's how to fix them.
Coverstitch Stitch Unravelling at the End of a Seam
Coverstitch seams unravelling at the end is not a machine fault - it's simply the nature of the stitch. Here's how to start and finish your seams correctly every time to prevent it happening.
Coverstitch Machine Jamming - How to Fix It
When your coverstitch machine jams or seizes up it's almost always a thread jam or setup issue - here's how to clear it safely and get back to sewing quickly.