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hannahsorchard · 04-18-2005, 11:11 PM

This seriously has got to be one of the best purchases I have ever made. I just did a quick 3 needle hem and it looks so purty. And then did a quick binding job and it's amazing. No more popped necks and hems. It's so nice and stretchy

The downside to coverhemming is that now I need to have like a million cones of matching thread. Blah.

bnylund · 04-18-2005, 11:15 PM

I'm just getting back into sewing after quite a few years and am pretty lost on some of the new things out there! Can you please tell me about a coverhem machine and how expensive they are? (I am assuming it is a hemming machine?!?)

Pam · 04-19-2005, 12:26 AM

Crystal which one did you get?

kkdmommy · 04-19-2005, 12:27 AM

OK, so now I really HAVE to come visit, huh? If I bring a big pile of clothes will you help me finish them? I'll bring thread

warneral · 04-19-2005, 12:30 AM

oh yeah baby! I felt the same way when I got mine. It really revolutionized my sewing to look professional.

bean · 04-19-2005, 12:35 AM

You don't reall need to have "a million cones of matching thread". I wind matching bobbins. I place each one in a cup, so they don't tangle, this leaves the bobbin free to spin and unwind. It works for me.

hannahsorchard · 04-19-2005, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bnylund

I'm just getting back into sewing after quite a few years and am pretty lost on some of the new things out there! Can you please tell me about a coverhem machine and how expensive they are? (I am assuming it is a hemming machine?!?)

A coverhem machine makes the nice hemming that you see at the bottom of your t-shirts

Rows of straight stitching on one side, and funky on the other. Nice and stretchy too, works better than just straight stitching a hem that needs to stretch. I really couldnt stand using a double needle!

I got the Janome CoverPro 1000CP. It was 599.99

hannahsorchard · 04-19-2005, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kkdmommy

OK, so now I really HAVE to come visit, huh? If I bring a big pile of clothes will you help me finish them? I'll bring thread

Get your butt down here!!!! LOL Yes, I will help you! Actually I will SHOW you how to do it. It was SO freaking easy. Everything was all set to go out of the box. Didn't even have to adjust tensions.

hannahsorchard · 04-19-2005, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bean

You don't reall need to have "a million cones of matching thread". I wind matching bobbins. I place each one in a cup, so they don't tangle, this leaves the bobbin free to spin and unwind. It works for me.

I didn't even think of using bobbins! I thought of just getting 4 spools of regular thread, but I like that idea better

mamatoabigail · 04-19-2005, 08:32 AM

I am so excited for you Crystal! Have fun with your new baby. Can I come down, too, with a pile of half cooked t-shirts?

Erin

hannahsorchard · 04-19-2005, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mamatoabigail

I am so excited for you Crystal! Have fun with your new baby. Can I come down, too, with a pile of half cooked t-shirts?

Erin

more than welcome to!!!!

4forMe · 04-19-2005, 09:08 AM

I want to come too, I am about an hour from you Crystal, I would LOVE to see your new machine!

hannahsorchard · 04-19-2005, 09:13 AM

Maybe I should have a party???? LOL Anyone wanna come visit tomorrow? DH will have Hannah at a red sox game! lol

jacNal'smom · 04-19-2005, 09:56 AM

My dad has tickets for that game and wanted us to go. I think it's going to rain, but if it doesn't, I'm going to look for Hannah, lol. It will be like trying to find a needle in a haystack...

hannahsorchard · 04-19-2005, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jacNal'smom

My dad has tickets for that game and wanted us to go. I think it's going to rain, but if it doesn't, I'm going to look for Hannah, lol. It will be like trying to find a needle in a haystack...

well this is where they will be...
C 212 GG 12,11

lol