Hemming Techniques for Knits 4 - Faux Coverstitch

Patty Young, licensed textile designer and owner of MODKID LLC, demonstrates how do perform a faux coverstitch with knit fabrics on a sewing machine. Good information for sewists who are new to sewing with knits. For more info, check out Patty's blog at http://www.modkidboutique.blogspot.com and her website at http://www.modkidboutique.com. Part 4 of 5.

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• Patty Young
• MODKID
• sewing
• hemming
• knits
• faux coverstitch
• sewing machine

[theleezab]

Thank you very much.

BTW, how much was your cover stitch machine?

I like it.

[modkidboutique]

@theleezab You're very welcome. I think that machine retails for about $1200. It is a BabyLock Coverstitch.

[theleezab]

Is this hem as stretchy as the others you've shown?

[modkidboutique]

@theleezab This hem is not as stretchy as a coverstitched or serged hem but it will work for knits. If you use wooly nylon on the bobbin while using the twin needle on your machine, it will add even more elasticity to your hem.

[NanaJennyfur]

Thanks for this!

[modkidboutique]

@NanaJennyfur You're very welcome! :)

[dmiw286551]

Very nice video, but I wish there was a close up of the final look of the stitches.

[atrinka1]

@modkidboutique great tip thanks!

[evilbecauseyouwantme]

MY GOsh, the talking already!