Sewing Snippets, Sensational Serging and decorative serger projects with my guest Amy Baughman.

[@Celewohl]

I’m so grateful that you record these for us. I prefer to join in live, but when I can’t, I know I can count on coming back and seeing the video.

[@LetsGoSewwithJoanneBanko]

And I am ever grateful that you are here watching Celeste!

[@Celewohl]

So cool looking

[@lisk3822]

Oh, easy way to make a wave stitch! I'll try this.

[@LetsGoSewwithJoanneBanko]

It really works!!! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@dayzemae9015]

I’m here, San Francisco.❤

[@pamelabarrett7645]

Hi from Ohio

[@LetsGoSewwithJoanneBanko]

Glad to see you here Pamela! Thanks for watching!

[@dayzemae9015]

What is the difference between a cover stitch machine and a chain stitch machine? I have both on my machine, but I don’t know what this means.

[@LetsGoSewwithJoanneBanko]

Hi @dayzemae9015 ! A CoverHem stitch is designed to be used more for topstitching such as hemming and is particularly suited for knits and sportswear. It's a very stretchy stitch. Because a cover hem can be used to topstitch it can also be selected to add decorative effects on fabric. The chainstitch can also be used as a topstitch and is particularly decorative when the chain side shows up on the right side of the fabrics. In addition, the chainstitch can be used to sew a seam. You'll see it in some ready mades. Some folks like to use the chain stitch as a basting stitch because it can be easily removed. Think of the stitching on pet foot or potato sacks. That is a chain stitch. Personally, I don't use it for seams because it is a little bulk and if the chain get broken in the wrong place it can cause the stitch to unravel.