This is the ideal workshop for those who have a coverstitch machine but don’t know how to use it or those wishing to improve their skills and knowledge of the machine.

Those thinking about buying a coverstitch machine are also welcome so you can test one out for the day.

 You will learn how to:

• Thread, unthread and rethread your machine 

• Adjust the tension dials to create a perfectly balanced stitch 
• Use the stitching guidelines on the foot or needle plate
• Finish off the thread ends to stop unraveling
• Fix mistakes or unpick your stitching
• Adjust the stitch length
• Adjust the stitch with by removing or repositioning needles
• Adjust differential feed on your machine and discover the effects of this 

• Adjust presser foot pressure
• Create simple seams and hems, including reverse coverstitching, flatlocking, working with bulky seams and working in the round
• For those with a combination coverstitch and overlocking machine you will also learn how to switch your machine from overlocking to coverstitching. (Please note - this workshops will not cover overlocking techniques for combination machines)

We will also discuss suitable needles and threads to use with your machine.

Also included in the course:

• Tuition from Julia Hincks, best selling author of 'The Overlocker Technique Manual' and 'The Coverstitch Technique Manual'
• Tea, coffee and biscuits
• Fabric to practice on
• Coverstitch machines to use (if you don’t have your own)
• A day of learning and fun

 What you need to bring:

• Your coverstitch machine, if you have one, if not, use one of mine.  Don’t forget to bring the power cable, manual and accessories.
• Selection of threads – please bring one of each of the following colours: red, yellow, green, blue. These do not have to be the cone style threads – you can use most types of general sewing threads on your coverstitch machine. (There’ll be plenty of spares if you turn up empty handed)
• Stapler (to attach your stitching samples to your instruction booklet)
• Scraps of different fabric types you want to practice with – you will be provided with fabric scraps if you are unable to bring any.
• Fabric scissors
• Quick unpick tool

Please contact julia@houseofmisssew.com for additional information

Further details will be provided after booking.