Ok, I'm on tshirt #2, and as much as I adore the new coverstitch machine for its abilities, I would really, really like to sew a straight line with it. The presser foot is completely smooth on the bottom, and I feel like a groove would help things when I'm dealing with bindings and things. Any suggestions? Do I just need to get used to it?
Also, I saw this somewhere:
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The real trick about how to end a coverstitch seam when stitching in the round is not mentioned though. For those interested: raise the foot (automatic tension release), pull the upper threads underneath the stitch foot with a long needle or a thin allen key forward, cut with siccors or the thread cutter at the left of the machine, pull the fabric gently backward and the upper threads will automatically be pulled through to the underside of the fabric and knotted with the looper thread.
And just cannot wrap my head around it... ??
TIA for any input!
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hmmm. well regarding the presserfoot, that is one thing that I love about my bernina coverstitch (which is the least favorite machine of all of them it seems b/c it doesn't offer attachments). The presserfoot is very different than the others in that it has a 3/8" groove in the center of the foot that straddles binding perfectly. It also floats from left to right up and down so that one side can be thick and the other side can be thin. I'm not sure if it helps, but it is an interesting feature. I only mention this b/c I notice other CS machines seem to have a standard presserfoot. Here's a pic: With it's floating 'toes' maintaining alignment with uneven fabric layers, the compensating foot ensures a professionally finished coverstitch every time.Good for seaming, binding, gathering, and for decorative work on woven fabrics with little or no stretch.
Regarding the quote you found, i'm intrigued by that. Right now I do the tedious job of pulling the needle threads to the backside manually with a pin or seam ripper and then tie all three threads together at the start and the end (am I just a tad bit anal? LOL).
If that works it would really speed things up for me! I don't have a machine to test it however since it is in the shop.....
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it sounds like what you do is when you are done, lift the presserfoot, take a needle or scissors and pull the needle threads toward you and then cut the needle threads. Then pull the work back behind the presserfoot (and the looper thread will still be attached to the machine and it will pull on the looperthreads to pull them under the work to the opposite side and tie off automatically. Sounds nice if it works!
Is there a different presser foot you can get for when you attach binding? I know on my machine, each attachment came with a different presser foot (or two). Maybe that's an option for you.
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It does work....that little finishing technique....but often I manage to unthread the needles and so its not one of my favorite techniques.
As for the foot issue....The Bernina has the floating foot, the Brother has a grove in their foot mainly because they are slant machines. The needles go in at a slant. If you did not have something in the foot, then the project would tend to slip and slide due to the angle at which the needle is hitting. I can't tell for sure, but it looks like the Janome is a verticle needle penetration so a foot that guides and holds the fabric should not be necessary.
I thought I remembered you talking about a grooved foot. I am about to go dig around in the garage and see if I can find a metal file and groove this thing myself. Grr.
You tie off all three threads every time?
Ok I just tried what you said, and I think it worked! The threads were sucked back through the fabric, and then when I pulled it out and cut the looper thread, there was a little knot on the backside of the coverstitching. Cool!
Originally posted by xheathers I can't tell for sure, but it looks like the Janome is a verticle needle penetration so a foot that guides and holds the fabric should not be necessary.
So, um, user error?
Beckabeth, I don't think there are any other presser feet out for mine yet...
The needle penetration looks verticle to me, photo attached.
I wonder if this presserfoot would work on your machine sarah? LOL they do sell them separately... I could send it to ya while I'm in HA I doubt it though.
so why would a floating foot help in a slanted needle penetration and not a vertical needle penetration?
Cool! That is vertical. The Babylock is the same way.
Alison, the floating foot helps grip the project better. Because your needles are coming in at at slant to the front, it can stretch out the fabric or move it back out of the foot if its not secured well. A slant penetration also puts more thread and contacts more surface area than a vertical penetration, so there is more chance for wobbling. Bernina compensates with a floating foot, Brother with feet that have grooves in them.
Oh my gosh, it worked!!!! Thank you soooooo much Alison and Sarah for explaining how end on the round. My manual has a part where it "tries" to explain, but doesn't do it well. I just tried it and it worked the first time. That is so much easier than what I've been doing which involves alot of jerking, broken threads, and stretched out fabrics, lol.
With it's floating 'toes' maintaining alignment with uneven fabric layers, the compensating foot ensures a professionally finished coverstitch every time.Good for seaming, binding, gathering, and for decorative work on woven fabrics with little or no stretch. 
I doubt it though.
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