Fix Your Coverstitch! How To Prevent Skipped Stitches

Having problems with your coverstitch machine? Then follow these 9 tips to prevent skipped stitches, draglines and feeding issues using the right techniques and settings. 📖 Download My Free Troubleshooting Guide https://www.thelaststitch.com/coverstitch-troubleshooting-guide ➡️ Get started with coverstitching https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLu6Y2YN78XKEgKs59Lw3_1cPHZ6GGi9 🔍 Fix problems with your coverstitch machine https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLu6Y2YN78WgAYjuylTcq2-ecOZofSni ⚙️ Reviews of coverstitch machines and accessories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLu6Y2YN78XgQEjpM8NXccHrl9WE5Etv 📘Want to learn even more? Get my book Master the Coverstitch Machine https://www.thelaststitch.com/master-the-coverstitch-book 🌐And check out all my coverstitching tutorials on my blog: https://www.thelaststitch.com/category/coverstitch TIPS FOR BETTER COVERSTITCHING ■ Make sure the needles sit firmly in the slot ■ Try a larger needle if the fabric and the machine can handle it ■ Replace used needles with fresh ones ■ Check the threading ■ Flatten out bumpy surfaces ■Increase stitch length and differential feed when sewing over bulky seams ■ Sometimes increasing the stitch length, in general, can help too. I’ve found that if I go below 2 on my coverstitch machine it’s much more likely to start skipping stitches. ■ Use a wash-away stabiliser or fusible interfacing to help the stitching form better ■ Never pull the fabric ■ Experiment with the presser foot pressure ■ Use quality thread and needles 🏃‍♀️ Get my book Sewing Activewear http://www.thelaststitch.com/sewingactivewear ✂️ Shop my favourite sewing tools https://www.amazon.com/shop/thelaststitch Sign up to get a quick guide to the best sewing machine stretch seams http://www.thelaststitch.com/knit-sewing-machine-stitches/ ✂️Find me on the Internet✂️ My blog: http://www.thelaststitch.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/laststitch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laststitchsew/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.se/thelaststitchsew/