Does it make a double row cover stitch and serge the edge at the same time?
1733896
no. it does not. it is a "cover stitch machine". Janome makes a very nice 5 thread serger that makes a 2 thread chain stitch while sergin. but if you want a proper three thread cover stitch, and a proper 3 thread serged edge at the same time, your only options are the BabyLock Evolution/Ovation models.
1493991
Yes, but I have not chosen to use this piece of equipment that was supplied with this kit. I am using woolen fabric and like a curved large-eyed needle better for stitching/lacing the braids together. The illustrations and steps suggested in the booklet are very good and when followed, gives the participant confidence to do it successfully. I am glad I ordered this kit and have shared it with several people, even to demonstrating the use at a fiber retreat last October. Thanks. Lee Bates
123226
I use my to frame the outsides of cross-stitch pieces, and i leave them in all the time. But I do not have any of the stitches covered by the frame, just the extra fabric on the edges.
1903589
Yes,I have used it to sew a quilt top together because it stitches a seam and overlocks at the same time. It is especially good for knit fabric. :-)
1219008
No problem. Sometimes it comes off before you want it too. I did not have the double sided but it didn't work for me in my projects that I bought it for.
852684
not without a computer design program :(. i am currently using sew what pro. its pretty good and reasonably priced.
2224416
Sorry, I don't use the "stitch and scan" feature, so I can't answer your question. Maybe another reviewer can.
307870
No, not really. Not unless you use a seam ripper to undo the stitching, pull out the insides, then sew it back up again when you're done.
1817772
This foot works for both covering and sewing it into the seam as you would to make pillow. What the foot does, is hold the cording in place, first when you are making your own piping (fabric cover cording) and when you are sewing it in place between two layers of fabric. It will also work if you are making a pillow with store bought piping. Just pay attention to the size (diameter) of the cord. The foot does an excellent job of preventing the cord from "walking" (moving out of place) in either case. You can sew straight and faster and have a much neater looking end product! S
132916
I haven't had any problems, however, I'm very careful when sewing with fabrics such as heavy denim, using extra caution when sewing over the multi-layered seams. The machine does not skip stitches and I am very happy with the quality of the stitching.
480625
The program converts pixels to stitches, as best as I can figure. It does not does not import as if a sketch, only as blocks. Backstitch lines can be added later.
2158862
It will let you scan both sections of the paper, then it puts it together for you. I have done it and it works. It is called scan and stitch.
1934757
I'm not exactly sure what a serged seam looks like. But the seams are not the same on all for sides. So I think it has both.
1034533
there are 3 different stitch lengths. i havent tried or even wanted to move the needle tgo the left or right of center.
737725
For practical purposes, a serger and overlock are all but indistinguishable. They each perform the finishing stitches sewers want and need, as well as many decorative stitches. Most people probably use the terms interchangeably, thinking they are one and the same. However, technically, they are not. It is true that they both have two needles, a longer foot and needle plate. They also accommodate several different spools of thread. Generally speaking though, a serger performs one task perfectly-overlocking, cutting and finishing seams in one step. That being said, depending on the make and model, it may also perform more tasks and decorative stitches. It can have up to eight spools of thread which gives the user many options. In addition to the overlocking stitch, the serger is usually capable of performing the flatlocking stitch and the chain stitch. More expensive machines will also perform a cover stitch. These machines handle knits and many delicate fabrics with ease. An overlock machine may have just the overlock stitch for finishing edges. They tend to have fewer spools of thread, which means fewer options for decorative stitches. Another overlocked stitch that is desirable is the cover stitch, which is not standard on a serger sewing machine. The coverstitch is used for attaching lace and trims. It does not have a cutting attachment, as it has more uses than just finishing seam. You will find coverstitches used in knits and folded areas to be stitched. Many sewers are attached to their particular serger or overlock machine that may not have the cover stitch. For them, it makes sense to invest in a separate cover stitch machine that just performs that one stitch.
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if the stitches are "read"as designs yes, but if you mean as an addition the ones included IN the machine then no. I have only see really high-end machines do this. But I do "fake them, if I can read them as stand along designs, i.e. xxx, hus, vip, etc.
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If your asking can you move it around your project the answer is yes. I'm not sure what you mean by complicated stitches my has used it on a four foot project with no problems