Brother CV3550 Coverstitch Machine Review

Coverstitch machines are fantastic machines for anyone who sews garments.

They help you to create beautiful and professional hems and necklines on any garment you work on. The Brother CV3550 Coverstitch Machine is one that is fantastic to use, and it should certainly be on your radar if you’re in the market for a coverstitch machine. It’s a heavy-duty little machine that will really enhance any project you want to use it for!

On this machine you’ll have 6 different stitch variations. You’ll be able to work with stitch variations that use 2, 3, 4, & 5 threads. And you’ll be able to customise your stitches for endless possibilities! You can change your seam widths to anything between 3mm and 6mm and your seam lengths to anything between 2mm and 4mm. You’ll be able to create that professional look on any kind of fabric and project and really tailor your machine to each individual project.

This model of coverstitch machine allows for a chain stitch option, too! This stitch is great for temporary seams, particularly useful for fittings before you take the seam to an overlocker, which created much more durable and permanent seams.

The Brother CV3550 Coverstitch machine is easy to thread, too! Like many overlockers and other coverstitch machines, this machine features lay-in tension dials that are colour-coded. With everything being colour-coded, it’s easy to follow directions to thread the machine properly.

You’ll love the workspace this coverstitch machine offers, too! The CV3550 has a large working space so that you can work on projects of any size. It also has to free arm to work on the smaller circular bits, such as cuffs, collars, and leg holes. That means that you’ll be able to finish your hems and seams with ease and really make them look professionally tailored, or better!

The LED work light on this coverstitch machine is absolutely amazing. It sheds the right amount of light in the right places so that you can easily see your project as you work. Having the proper lighting available on any machine you use is crucial so that you’re not squinting or straining to see your work. You’ll be able to enjoy sewing for longer periods of time with proper lighting! It’s just bright enough and won’t blind you as you continue to work.

Many overlockers and coverstitch machines tend to hold on to the tension they need to sew, which tends to be more than the typical sewing machine. So, it’s a great asset to be able to release thread tension when you lift your presser foot on the Brother CV3550. It allows you to be able to pull your project away from the needle easily, instead of having to yank on it. This will also extend the life of your machine, since it’s taking stress off of the machine’s moving parts as soon as you’re done with a seam.

This coverstitch machine is lightweight and compact for easy transport. Not all coverstitch machines are easily transportable, but this one certainly is. It even has a nifty handle built into the top so that you have a good grip on it when carrying it. Coverstitch machines aren’t usually taken on road trips, but if you’re taking classes in garment sewing or coverstitch-specific courses, this feature can certainly be an asset.

If you’re still deciding on a coverstitch machine for your sewing room, we’d love to help you decide on one! Here at The Sewing Studio, we can answer any questions you have, help you compare between models, and set up demonstrations whenever you’re ready! Get in contact!