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| ===== The binder accessory ===== | ===== The binder accessory ===== | ||
| - | Binders come in a variety of sizes and types with specific attachment plates or generic ones. I prefer to keep binding simple. When I am binding one t-shirt neckline with self fabric, it isn't worth the trouble using a binder IMO. It takes some time to position the binder and when I am working with cotton lycra knits, the strips tend to curl towards the right side across the grain which makes it difficult to feed and fold the binding properly. Some people like using starch, but this again is taking time. It is just as easy to attach the strip with a serger or with the chain stitch, then fold it and top stitch with a double needle narrow coverstitch as illustrated in V-neckline above. | + | Binders come in a variety of sizes and types with specific attachment plates or generic ones. I prefer to keep binding simple. When I am binding one t-shirt neckline with self fabric, it isn't worth the trouble using a binder IMO. It takes some time to position the binder and when I am working with cotton lycra knits, the strips tend to curl towards the right side across the grain which makes it difficult to feed and fold the binding properly. Some people like using starch, but this again takes time. It is just as easy to attach the strip with a serger or with the chain stitch, then fold it and top stitch with a double needle narrow coverstitch as illustrated above. |
| - | If you want to learn how to get the stretch just right, I suggest that you cut a couple of test half necklines. | + | If you want to learn how to get the stretch just right, I suggest that you cut a couple of small test half necklines from scraps. Then try attaching the binding tape with the chain stitch. When you get to the end, don't tie off but lift the presser foot and turn the hand wheel a full turn backwards. That way the last stitch will unlock. Now press your fingers on the threads so they don't come undone and remove the test piece. Then you can look at the result and decide if you need to stretch more or less. Simply remove the threads by pulling the looper thread and you can start over. I did this like 6 to 12 times and after that I had developed a reasonable feeling for the job. |
| Binders are great however for making a dozen onesies or several t-shirts, pajama's or underwear that requires a lot of binding. My preferred type and size is the A-style, cut size 28mm / 1 and 1/8". A-style means that the binding tape is folded on top and not folded at the bottom. | Binders are great however for making a dozen onesies or several t-shirts, pajama's or underwear that requires a lot of binding. My preferred type and size is the A-style, cut size 28mm / 1 and 1/8". A-style means that the binding tape is folded on top and not folded at the bottom. | ||
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| - | Then I am ready to start cutting continuous tape. I just keep moving the pad and the ruler. | + | Here I am ready to start cutting continuous tape. I just keep moving the pad and the ruler. |
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| + | ==== Positioning and adjusting the settings ==== | ||
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| + | The binding tape can be put onto a tape reel holder which is available online. Just make sure to study your situation and whether it is possible to install the clamp to attach the reel holder to the sewing table. | ||
| + | Or you can make your own | ||
| + | {{:binding:continuous:babylock_with_binding_tape_reel_holder_with_clamp.jpg?400|}} | ||
| + | {{:binding:continuous:positioning_binder_on_babylock_using_needles_1_and_2.jpg?400|}} | ||
| + | {{:binding:continuous:how_to_make_your_own_tape_holder.jpg?400|}} | ||
| + | {{:binding:continuous:homemade_reel_binding_going_through_some_teeth_of_the_rake.jpg?400|}} | ||
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| + | {{:binding:continuous:janome_with_adjustable_seam_guide.jpg?400|}} | ||
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| + | {{:binding:continuous:janome_n2_and_3_at_4.5_looper_2.5_tight_stl3.5_dif_1.5_more_gathering.jpg?400|}} | ||
| + | {{:binding:continuous:neckline_bl_n1_and_2_4.5_looper_1.5_stl_3.5_dif_1.5_pes_stretch_thread_in_looper.jpg?400|}} | ||
| + | {{:binding:continuous:fabric_freely_moving_into_binding.jpg?400|}} | ||
| + | {{:binding:continuous:janome_n2_and_3_at_4.5_looper_2.5_tight_stl3.5_dif_.75_straight.jpg?400|}} | ||
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