{"product_id":"brother-cv3550-double-sided-cover-stitch-machine","title":"Brother CV3550 Double-Sided Cover Stitch Machine","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eElevate your garment construction with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eBrother CV3550 Double-Sided Cover Stitch Machine\u003c\/b\u003e. Engineered for both highly technical professionals and passionate home sewists, this specialized machine delivers industrial-grade, heavy-duty cover stitches on all varieties of fabric. Whether you are working with delicate lightweight knits or dense, high-stretch athletic textiles, the CV3550 creates immaculate hems, durable chain stitching, and decorative topstitching with effortless precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdvanced Double-Sided Tri-Cover Stitch:\u003c\/b\u003e Create professional-grade, durable double-sided cover stitches that offer incredible elasticity and structural integrity for activewear and dancewear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenerous 6.1\" x 3.9\" Workspace:\u003c\/b\u003e The expansive workspace gives your fabric room to move freely, reducing bunched material and allowing for smooth handling around curves and bulky seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVersatile 7-Stitch Library:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with a wide array of utility and decorative stitches, including triple top cover, wide cover, narrow cover, and classic chain stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColor-Coded Lay-In Threading System:\u003c\/b\u003e Take the guesswork out of setup. Simple, color-coded paths alongside an easy looper threading mechanism make transitions efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOne-Touch Lever Tension Release:\u003c\/b\u003e Raise the presser foot to automatically release thread tension, allowing you to slide your completed projects out safely without bending needles or warping fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdjustable Differential Feed:\u003c\/b\u003e Achieve perfectly flat, uniform results across highly elastic knits or thin materials, eliminating wavy edges or puckered seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBright LED Work Light:\u003c\/b\u003e A cool, focused LED array illuminates your immediate stitching zone, minimizing eye strain during long production runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhy Customers Love This Machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe Brother CV3550 bridges the gap between home crafting and professional apparel manufacturing. Unlike basic coverstitch setups that struggle with skipped stitches over thick side seams, this machine maintains steady needle penetration and balanced tension across variable material thicknesses. Sewists praise its incredibly stable, low-vibration metal frame and the absolute freedom of the double-sided stitch, which eliminates the need to manually flip garments to finish raw edges clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eActivewear \u0026amp; Athleisure Designers:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for sewing strong, flexible seams that stretch with the body without breaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGarment Upcyclers \u0026amp; Tailors:\u003c\/b\u003e Achieve authentic retail-quality hems on ready-to-wear clothing, t-shirts, and lounge apparel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdvanced Hobbyists:\u003c\/b\u003e Anyone looking to expand their studio repertoire beyond standard serging or domestic sewing machine overlocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eTri-cover foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003eThread nets (4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003eSpool caps (4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003eSpool mats (4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003eCleaning brush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"\u003eHexagonal wrench\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\"\u003eNeedle set (130\/705H) #90\/14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0\"\u003eAccessory box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,8,0\"\u003eFoot controller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,9,0\"\u003eInstructional DVD \u0026amp; Operation manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStitch Speed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,1,1,0\"\u003eUp to 1,000 stitches per minute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStitch Width\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,0\"\u003e3.0mm to 6.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStitch Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,3,1,0\"\u003e2.0mm to 4.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDifferential Feed Ratio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,4,1,0\"\u003e0.7 to 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePresser Foot Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,5,1,0\"\u003e5.0mm to 6.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWorkspace Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,6,1,0\"\u003e6.1 inches x 3.9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMachine Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,7,1,0\"\u003e16.8 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQ: What is the difference between a standard serger and the Brother CV3550?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0\"\u003eA: A serger trims edges and finishes them to prevent fraying. The Brother CV3550 is a dedicated coverstitch machine designed strictly to create professional, stretchy hems and decorative double-sided topstitching without cutting your fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQ: Can this machine use standard sewing machine needles?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0\"\u003eA: Yes, the CV3550 uses standard domestic eco-friendly sewing needles (System 130\/705H), making finding replacements quick and convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQ: Is it difficult to convert the machine from a single-sided to a double-sided stitch?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0\"\u003eA: Not at all. Engaging the double-sided feature uses a built-in top spreader mechanism that aligns easily, letting you transition styles in under a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Brother","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45704489107558,"sku":null,"price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/7872\/8294\/files\/imgi_100_cv3550_front.png?v=1780875996","url":"https:\/\/threadworks.com\/products\/brother-cv3550-double-sided-cover-stitch-machine","provider":"Thread Works ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}