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The Coverstitch Technique Manual by Julia Hincks

Julia Hincks . Unknown Year . English

All you need to know about the coverstitch sewing machine and the techniques you can achieve using it. Use your coverstitch machine for hemming and finishing garment openings, especially when working with stretch fabrics. Create seams, stitch corners, finish necklines and other raw edges, and make decorative stitches. The coverstitch machine is so versatile! Jam-packed with information, this user-friendly manual equips you with the knowledge and skills to achieve professional results from your coverstitch machine. Clear and comprehensive step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate the essential stitches and sewing techniques. Julia also talks you through threading your machine, getting started and adjusting the settings. From stabilizing fabrics and managing bulky seams to caring for your machine, this manual covers it all! ? Put your skills into practice to create a simple summer dress, gift bag, table runner, bikini, washbag and more. The troubleshooting section gives you strategies and hints for fixing mistakes. There is a buyer’s guide to different coverstitch machines, to help you select the right model for you. This is the perfect manual to help you get the most out of your coverstitch machine.

Categories: Literary Fiction

About the Author

Julia is a teacher, author and lover of yarn and fabric crafts. After completing a degree in Business and Management, Julia qualified as a mathematics teacher at Cambridge University in 2001 and has worked in education ever since, teaching at schools and colleges across Sussex. Julia has always sewn, knitted and crocheted and in 2006 she completed a Diploma in Art and Design, specialising in Fashion and Pattern Cutting. In 2008 Julia began teaching creative crafts to adults at City College in Brighton (Now Greater Brighton Metropolitan College) and has also worked at a number of other adult education centres in the city. In 2014 her first book 'The Overlocker Technique Manual' was published and has become a bestselling craft book. It is now available in six languages. Her second book 'The Coverstitch Technique Manual' was published in September 2021. Julia's third book, 'The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking' is now available for preorder and will be published in July 2026. Julia teaches dressmaking classes at Made and Making in Hassocks, and runs monthly sewing weekends in Sussex. You can find more about Julia and her latest projects on her website at House of Miss Sew.

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