How to start, finish and unpick / remove coverstitch. Juki MCS1500 & Babylock Ovation

[@GingerheadCo]

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[@34lyndy]

I just found you as I’m starting to make clothing again. I love your videos…not a lot of chatter, just the important info. ♥️

[@annicalundgren135]

Love your tutorials ❤️ just find you and I just bought my dream cover stitch a juki MCS 1500 🤓 happy happy

[@laurenambrose5080]

Thank you very much for a very informative tutorial :-) I bought myself a Juki MCS 1500 for Christmas and I can’t wait to use your tips ♥️

[@majsmarken118]

Can’t wait beginning to use my coverstitch! I’ve had it for two years now and have only used it a couple of times. You have given me the courage to start again. Thank you.

[@GingerheadCo]

Don’t be scared, you loose money only when you don’t use it 😉 it might take some practice but it’s going to be easier every time you use it 😊

[@kerstinshadbolt1003]

A brilliant demonstration of a machine I don't own - would you consider doing a video for those of us who are still struggling with overlockers. My Janome 8002DX has a temper tantrum every time I begin to feel confident. Keep up the good work!

[@GingerheadCo]

Thank you - and I know that it's not for everyone 😉 but when I got my coverstitch I struggled to find anything apart from very basic and dry manufacturer's videos. Also, I use my coverstitch machines loads and even though I know that my way of sewing might not be very popular I hope one day it might be 🤣🤣🤣 I don't really have a domestic overlocker anymore (I had 2 but had to make space for the industrial). The ovation is a combo but it is very unlike other domestic overlockers ...and I'm definitely NOT an expert on janome overlockers (I don't think they like me at all, even in the shop 🤣🤣🤣) Most overlockers don't like anything out of order in their threading so I have spent the best hours of my sewing days re-threading them 🤣🤣🤣 I will add some of my past issues to other videos (re: overlockers/sergers) but I only have the beast to demonstrate 🤣 (or the self- threading, self tension adjusting ovation that is actually the best example of a clever company strategy: remove any frustration from the machine and people will pay much more for it 😉)

[@Indydi]

@@GingerheadCo What is it about your way of sewing that you don't think is popular?

[@paulanijs7502]

Many thanks for the clearest and most complete explanation I received until now! 🙏👍💐

[@elygale2001]

I was able to figure out what I have been doing wrong while watching this. Super helpful! Thank you!

[@GingerheadCo]

Thank you ♥️

[@eileenmccallum1239]

Excellent video very clear instructions. Is it possible for you do a video on threading the Juki so many people seem to have a problem with the lower looper. Many thanks

[@GingerheadCo]

Thank you 😊 I'll add threading to the list (though I use the Juki video, I'm not actually sure if I can record a better one - I'll add it to the description box later today, it might be useful)

[@sewfun211]

Thank you! I never knew you could end your stitching like that. I can't wait to go down to my sewing room to try it out!

[@GingerheadCo]

It's my favourite method 😁 x

[@karenbrumbaugh6440]

Excellent! I just bought the Juki MCS 1500 so your video was most helpful!

[@GingerheadCo]

thank you - and enjoy your new machine, I'm sure you'll love it! x

[@suepratt2536]

Brill, Alex. Clearly explained and no arm waving! Especially knowing your sewing room 😀.

[@GingerheadCo]

Thank you Sue - though I might need to buy a proper tripod 😉

[@ItisJosie]

This is a brilliant video, Alex. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@GingerheadCo]

Thank you ♥️♥️♥️

[@laurajones4088]

Great video, Alex! I recently purchased a combo Husqvarna and think your unpicking techniques will be very helpful.🤣

[@GingerheadCo]

Thank you Laura 😊 the starting and finishing rules apply to all coverstitch machines - remember to place the fabric under the foot and if you notice that your first stitch is lost, start with the needles in the fabric (and you can finish in the way I show in the video). I hope you love your machine and will have many happy sewing hours with her xxx

[@annicalundgren135]

Can you put a link below on the binding attatchment you used in another video I have one but yours look much better

[@krystleroy3068]

Love ur work I also have a juki and I really wanted a combo serger that has alll the attachments I bought a used Babylock evolution and broke a needle the lady Said she hasn’t used it in years so sadly I had to get it serviced I already spent a lot hopefully it won’t be to much money to fix I think it might be timing or pressure foot pressure or something like that but it did need a cleaning and I love the cover stitch option I got The 22 pce set but what I don’t like about the baby lock is it’s loud and the knife seems to not cut like my older serger

[@lorrainewhiting1267]

Thank you great advice

[@lynneprentice4278]

Great vlog Alex - the Juki is a beast of a machine! So much more robust than the commercial ones! I am soooooooo tempted shhhhhhh!🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐 I’ve got the Janome CPX 2000 which is a good machine, but nowhere near as punchy as the Juki!

[@GingerheadCo]

Thank you Lynne ♥️ though I don't think you need a new coverstitch (unless you really, really want to - then who am I to reason with that 🤣), the cpx 2000 can produce great results, too - some people absolutely love theirs (I just don't think janome overlockers or coverstitch machines are compatible with me...I'm not delicate or patient - both qualities are rated highly in a sewist, I know, but I lack both all the same ). I still think you need to give your janome some love and she'll love you back 😘

[@lynneprentice4278]

Gingerhead & Co oh, she works really well and is a lovely machine x

[@GingerheadCo]

@@lynneprentice4278 Haha, you're like me: see a new machine- want a new machine! x

[@lynneprentice4278]

Gingerhead & Co hahaha - you sussed it lol! 😂😂😂😂

[@pollydolly9723]

Thanks mate ❤️

[@GingerheadCo]

Thank you for watching and commenting Nancy ♥️♥️♥️

[@elygale2001]

I sent you a message on Instagram because it seemed like a long question for here, but I’m struggling figuring out which is the coverstitch machine for me after returning (and being so grateful I could still return) the Janome 2000 I could not make work to save my life (or finish even a tiny part of a project). These videos are so helpful, thanks for answering the basics!

[@GingerheadCo]

If I was going to buy a domestic one I'd buy either the juki or the blcs (the stand alone babylock) - I've sent you a message back - feel free to ask about any details (I've tested 2 brother ones, the janome and all jukis including their industrials 🤣)

[@lilijafenske445]

What can you say about industrial coverstich?

[@lilijafenske445]

Do you really like the Juki 1500? I’m considering buying one and still have doubts. Don’t want a machine that will give me headaches or regrets.

[@donnasfabulous]

Great tutorial. I am having so much trouble with my Juki 1500. I am using 2 needles, it starts off skipping stitches, then it moves into perfect stitches and then suddenly the left needle stops forming stitch lines and the underside is now a single line of coverstitch. Any idea why it is doing this?

[@edinacole6382]

Thank you!

[@loriannpayne4483]

Enjoyed this video. Did you know that you only have to start the coverstitch in fabric (with the BabyLock Evolution, Ovation, Triumph (and UK Equivalent), Stand Alone Coverstitch) for the first pass only? After that you can start the machine off the fabric! I also noticed that the BabyLock machines make a narrower “wide coverstitch” than the Brother top coverstitch machine that I used to own.

[@GingerheadCo]

Thank you Loriann ♥️ I know the ovation and the gloria can chain off and in theory start off the fabric- but I personally have never managed to avoid a skipped stitch after such a start (also, when I chain off the risk of skipped stitches in the next project is increased). Imho this technological advancement needs a further advancement 🤣 I love my ovation but I hardly ever chain off (and I didn't get the gloria because I didn't notice any improvement on the stitch quality ) you're lucky because you have all new models much faster - so you're going to have the babylock top and bottom coverstitch first 😁 we'll probably have to wait a year 😳😳😳 or longer....and they will be more expensive here 🤣🤣🤣

[@lilijafenske445]

Which Maschine do you prefer the Juki or Babylock? What are the cons and pros for each Maschine?

[@janmiller1850]

Serious machines! Thanks, Alex. Do you have a way to make sure you're putting coverstitches right were you want them when you're hemming? Thanks

[@GingerheadCo]

I'm going to make a video about how I hem in the round - I just need to work out the best angle (for both machines) and where to put my lights 😉 It was quite tricky to record it so that you can see anything 😉 But I hope there's going to be a video on how to hem (without trimming anything and with a neat finish) x

[@janmiller1850]

@@GingerheadCo I thought you did brilliantly in such a tight spot and weird angles. I'll look forward to it, thanks.

[@dianecaldwell3988]

Great Video! I have a Juki 1500 when I start out my stitch lines are never parallel. What am I doing wrong?

[@GingerheadCo]

Make sure you start with fabric under your foot,every needle should go into the fabric from the first stitch. It is sometimes easier to use the hand wheel to make sure the needles go precisely where you want them, then lower the foot and coverstitch. I'm not entirely sure what your beginning stitches look like, but if the outer needle (usually the left one) produces a 'wonky' stitch it might actually be due to the wrong fabric/settings. Coverstitch needles like the same amount of fabric, even though Juki has a foot that compensates quite a lot, so I've never actually had this problem. Of course, as always , check if it's threaded properly and use the right needles for the project (90/14 for anything thicker than 220gsm). Remember that the presser foot pressure knob needs to be set on at least medium (or high) for thicker fabric (unlike most regular sewing machines) Stitches not being parallel could mean that one needle tension is set too high and the thread is pulling on the needle- though it would happen for longer than just a few stitches (and the needle would break after a while)

[@nicolocolaleo6095]

hi i'm a new member of your channel :) you're a great professional :) would you make a video with the industrial sewing machine where barefoot press the pedal? please

[@GingerheadCo]

there would be absolutely no educational value in such a video Nicolo

[@nicolocolaleo6095]

@@GingerheadCo but there is nothing wrong with making a video like that :) that instinctively shows a part of the industrial sewing machine :) only one please :)

[@krystleroy3068]

I noticed on my juki if I got to fast the thread falls out of the needle it’s a pain I. The butt

[@krystleroy3068]

Probably user error lol

[@anessaharris9947]

😃

[@india1422]

I have a Bernina and to release the pressure you must turn the handwheel away from you. Feels so wrong

[@GingerheadCo]

Like in an industrial 😉 I always check (I have quite a few machines, 3 of them industrial so I can get really confused sometimes 😁)

[@Hide_and_silk]

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[@GingerheadCo]

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