====== Janome Coverstitch Machine ======

For hems on knits: the twin parallel rows on a T-shirt hem.

^ Type | Coverstitch machine |
^ Use for | Knit hems, binding, topstitching on stretch fabric |

===== Before you start =====

  - Coverstitch is not a serger; no blade, no overlock. Use the Victory for seam finishing.

===== Quick reference =====

  * Chain off at the end of a seam and secure the chain; coverstitch unravels from the end if unsecured.

===== Troubleshooting =====

^ Symptom ^ First things to try ^
| Tunneling between needle rows | Loosen looper tension, lighter stabilizing |
| Skipped stitches on seams | Slow down over bulk, try a new needle |

===== Manuals =====

  * {{:manuals:janome-coverstitch-manual.pdf|Operation manual (lab scan)}}

===== Videos =====

  * **YouTube** — [[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=coverstitch+hem+basics|Coverstitch hem basics]]