How to Secure Coverstitch Seams | 3 methods that stops threads from unraveling

How to secure coverstitch seams and threads properly
It's common to have threads unravelling when first starting out using the coverstitch machine. To keep the stitch from unravelling, you need to secure them properly and in this video, I show you how.

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Option 1
Secure the threads by using the pull method.
Sew the last stitch using the handwheel and then stop at the highest needlepoint.
Lift the presser foot
Use a crochet hook or tweezers to pull the needle thread towards you
Clip the thread
Pull the fabric towards the back and then to the left
This will pull the needle threads to the reverse side and secure the stitch.
You might need to try this a few times.
Don't release the thread/tension by moving the needle down until you hear a click and then up (which is the normal way and what the manual will suggest) Instead sew a full stitch by hand and then pull!

Option 2
Release the threads and attach them by hand.
Lower the needle using the handwheel until you hear a click. Then lift the needles again, by turning the handwheel in the opposite direction.
This will release the threads
Pinch the threads between the thumb and index finger and pull northwest.
Pull the threads on the reverse side using a needle and secure by hand.

Option 3
Sew over the hem
If you are sewing on the flat and will close the side seams after hemming, you can just sew the seam over the edges and this will often be enough
For extra safety and to avoid the seam allowance from flipping back and forth stitch down
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[shirleywhipple]

Thank you for the best explanation that I have seen about removing fabric from the coverstitch machine.

[UpAndDancing]

Thank you! What you describe at 1:36 in the video solved my problem. Using method #1, I was having trouble with the top threads being trapped under the fabric. After clipping the top threads, I would pull the fabric back and basically be breaking some 'top' threads that were under the fabric and seemed to be jammed up with the looper. By turning the wheel in the opposite direction to raise the needles, those top threads were released, and I could pull the fabric freely. I don't know why this tip isn't in the manual!

[XyzEtc..]

You my dear, are a god send!! I tried watching other videos etc but your tutorial–as usual–did the trick. Thank you!

[jolandallatore]

Great tip with the crochet hook! Thanks.

[SharonPuleston]

This is amazing, thank you! I have been pulling the looper lever out to release the thread, then just hoping I hold onto all the threads tight enough!

[gailhardock]

Love all your tips and tricks videos - thank you please keep them coming. Your explanation and video were very clear and easy to understand.

[myralorraine]

Great tips! I use tip one and was the very first thing I learned on my cover stitch machine!

[linalinux]

Jag har nyss köpt en cover (Babylock Euphoria) och jag testade att dra ut de klippta trådarna bakåt som du visar men de hamnar inte på baksidan, tror du att det kan skilja sig från olika modeller eller kan det vara dålig teknik av mig? :D Tack för alla fantastiska videos!!

[jodieroundtree]

I hope this makes sense - When I bought my first serger 27 years ago(!), I was taught to leave a very long thread tail when sewing off the fabric, pull those threadd fairly straight then using a large eye, blunt needle, fold the thread over it to make a tight fold. The fold, (bundle of thread), then feeds through the needle eye easily when gripped tightly with your nail.
On the back side, you run this thread bundle down the back of the seam, put fray check on it. Let dry then trim flush.
If showing doesn't matter, I run it straight down the center, if I want to hide it, I bury it in the seam edge.
I about cried when I realized how much time it saved me making baby clothes at the time! It's a girls best friend ♡

[debbybeachy]

Never mind I found you book on Amazon and bought it! (-:

[debbybeachy]

Hi, my name is Debby from Wisconsin in the US. It seems I remember you have a book on Cover stitching? I just bought a Cover Pro 1000 by Janome and could use a good "know how book" as the their website has nothing. If you do have a book can you please send me a link so I can buy it. Thank you..Debby

[Collection_of_unseen_nature]

Tusen tack =) Nu känner jag mig säkrare =) <3

[makeva]

About nr 1 method. Is the Sewing so Secure, that I can just clip all the threads off