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Great for woven and knit bindings on garments, home decór projects and more!

[@connieallen6234]

Hi Gail, I love watching your videos! This one is very good. I am using the attachment to bind some placemats. The binding is getting wrinkles in it. I'm sewing a straight line, so no curves. I have an L890.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Connie, If the binding strip is woven, is it cut on the bias? Sometimes even if you're binding a straight edge, straight of grain binding might wrinkle. If your binding fabric is a knit, it might need SSI Stay Tape to be more manageable as it feeds through the binder attachment. (The stay tape is available here: www.gailpatrice.com/product-page/more-than-extremely-fine-ssi-knit-stay-tape). Thanks for watching and if you need more help let me know!

[@coastalconstance6319]

Great tip, even for those of us who use different machines. One key I see is that you’re handling the neckline and binding very gently so it doesn’t stretch out in odd places. Thanks for the tip.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Constance, You're correct. How we handle fabric as we stitch is equally as important as having the correct machine settings. Light fingers and hands to guide the fabric is key as it goes under the foot and not pulling the fabric in back of the foot will help prevent skipped stitches. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@bonnieambrose6569]

That looks great! One of those "who da thunk" moments!!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

It is a great attachment. Thanks for watching, Bonnie!

[@debramerchant2400]

Thank you! I recently purchased this attachment.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

That's great, Debra. Let me know if you have any questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@NancyinPA]

Thanks for making this video for us!

[@maryjackson5906]

Very tempting to purchase. I also wondered how the binding is applied to a tee. My first thought would be to add the binding to the front and to the back, and then sew the shoulder seams. If you have a different approach, I hope you will make the video soon! I do appreciate your willingness to share your expertise.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Mary,
You will leave one shoulder seam open, apply the binding, then finish that shoulder seam. Here is a link to a video I did a couple years ago on how to minimize shoulder seam bulk: ua-cam.com/video/zt0Mqa-QaTI/v-deo.html. Thanks for watching!

[@1229Jen]

Hi Gail, You are an amazing teacher! Thanks for including so much information on the steps. I imagine it will work just as well with the chain stitch too depending on the look you want. Do you agree? Thanks again!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Jen,
Thanks for the nice compliment. Yes, the chain stitch should work nicely and you can use any of the needle positions. Happy National Serger Month!

[@judykski4916]

You can wind your binding strip on some sort of cylinder (i.e. TP roll) with some kind of vertical support so that it flows freely.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

That's a great tip, Judy. Thanks for sharing that with us. It's wonderful how we can all share good info and that's what I love about our sewing community.

[@elsaloubser2646]

Beautiful!!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Elsa!

[@yolandaleamon1440]

Hi Gail, I loved your video about this binder attachment. I just purchased it and have used it several times. It is almost like magic. I am wondering if you could give me some tips on putting a binding on a placemat. This obviously necessitates making a rounded corner the other direction. Is this possible, and if so, what is the technique that you would use to accomplish this task? I look forward to your answer - I am hoping to make them this weekend.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Yolanda, Follow the same instructions in the video tutorial. If you have the clear curve foot (C23) snap it on the machine. As you approach the round corners, Lighten the presser foot pressure to "3". Keep the palcemat edge positioned right against the binding. The lighter presser foot pressure will make it easier to maneuver.. When you stitch to within a few inches of your starting point, trim the end of the binding so that there is about 1/2" to overlap the starting point. And continue around the placemat. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have more questions.

[@J81372]

Hi Gail, I loved watching this video and your other videos, they are very helpful! I am currently using a Baby Lock Euphoria with their binder attachment to sew a tank top made of a knit 100% cotton. However, I can't quite seem to get the stitches around the neck binding to be as even as yours are in this video (aligned at the same distance from the edge). The neck line on my tank top is circular(curve) and I notice the stitches slide slightly "off track" after passing the deepest part of the neck line. Since you're not supposed to tug the fabric while passing it through the binder attachment tool, I am not sure how to get rid of this offset of stitching while sewing the binding... Do you have any tips on how to resolve this issue?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi, Binding around a deep curve is tricky and takes practice. It is probably a handling problem. (I know...it's never our fault!) With your left hand, as you are stitching around the deep part of the curve, keep encouraging the neckline to stay right against the binder. and stitch slowly. And practicing on scrap fabrics is a good way to get the feel for it. I usually cut practice curves that are exactly the same as the garment and practice strips for binding and stitch them. Don't let your binding strip hand off your sewing surface. It can stretch and distort which will also throw off the stitching. Let me know if these suggestions help and if not, we can revisit the problem together. Thanks!

[@rebeccahempe5144]

Thank you for your instructional videos. I learn so much.
Would you suggest using the single fold binder when using it on knits and using a knit binding fabric since it will reduce bulk and knits don’t fray?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Rebecca, You can use either the single fold or double fold binder on knits. It's a personal preference and the thickness of the edge that's being bound or the binding thickness will influence your choice.For instance, on a sweatshirt weight fabric, a single fold binding would create less bulk, but on an ITY knit, a double fold will build in more stability on a neckline. For woven fabric necklines, I'd probably select the double fold. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching!

[@csschepps]

Great video. I just picked up the attachment and adaptor. It was amazingly easy on a somewhat stable cotton knit. I tried it applying it on the neckline cut on grain and again with the neckline cut on the bias. Perfection! When I tried it on a four way Lycra knit I got ripples in the binding whether the binding was cut on grain or on the bias. What’s the trick with Lycra? Looking forward to your answer.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Carol, some knit bindings need extra help to behave well. I suggest using 1” wide SSI fusible knit stay tape on the wrong side of the strip. It works like a charm and is available on my website: gailpatrice.com. Thanks!

[@susanbouvin6290]

Hi Carol, where did you find the adapter? I have the feet but this swivel adapter would be so helpful to a newbie. Do you have the model number and where to purchase?

[@susanbouvin6290]

I have the ovation :)

[@csschepps]

@@susanbouvin6290 I purchased it at my local Bernina dealer.

[@csschepps]

Do these prices seem correct to you? The adaptor seems soooo very expensive.
C21 price $125.00
Adaptor Price $325.00 (This adaptor will work for both C21 & C22)

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Carol,
Check with your local BERNINA dealer on pricing. I know that BERNINA has 20% off all feet for the month of March, but not sure if that includes accessories too. Also, April is National Serger Month so there may be special deals offered on machines, feet and accessories. Yes, the adaptor will work for C21 and C22 and probably for any future attachments in coverstitch mode. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@gmb9145]

Can you use woven fabric, if so does it need to be hais?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Yes, you can use woven fabric but it does need to be cut on the bias. When woven binding isn't cut on the bias, it doesn't conform smoothly to a curved edge. A jewel neckline or crewneck needs to stretch to pop over your head, so a woven binding probably won't stretch enough for that. But it's great on scoop necklines or if a smaller neck opening has a button or zipper closure. Great question and thanks for watching!

[@sagestilettos7647]

Would you do the neck binding on the front and back separately before joining at the shoulder seams then?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi, No need to do the front and back separately. Leave just one shoulder seam open, bind the whole neckline, then close the shoulder seam. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching!

[@UnseenMisery45]

i currently have an 850 and can trade up if i do so pretty soon. trying to determine is the cost worth it. i have not used my 850 near enough since i own it, but making it a priority to just take the time for what i love. i saw this presentation and wow, would love this feature. any other features other than hems? for the difference in price. my dealer is a quite a drive from me. want to think this through before spending that amount of money. thanks for any help..marlene

[@GailPatriceDesign]

There are so many thing that you can do with the coverstitch. Just a few are hems, binding, fabulous decorative stitching, gathering with a triple coverstitch that looks similar to smocking and even more. It fabulous. And I haven't even started on the chainstitch uses yet! Thanks for watching and Happy National Serger Month!

[@sewerizzy6325]

Gail, at the end of the run you appear to chain off the end of the garment. I also own the 890, and I have tried this a couple times and it quickly goes very badly, making a birds' nest underneath the plate, making awful sounds, as well. What am I misunderstanding or doing wrong? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Izzy, That's unusual and not sure why the threads make a nest when chaining off. When you finish stitching continue gently removing the fabric straight back from the presser foot, and don't stitch super fast. Are you serging on an L890? Let me know and I can trouble shoot a bit more. thanks!

[@susanbouvin6290]

Hi Gail, I’ve been watching and learning for you as I’m new to sewing. Such great info you have compiled. I was wondering about this adapter with the swivel. I have an ovation with most of the feet but cannot seem to find this adapter. What is it called/model number?

[@susanbouvin6290]

I see this if for the Bernina, but do you think it would work for the Ovation or is there a separate one for that?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Susan, the Ovation's binder attachment and base are one piece. It doesn't swivel but the serpentine "fence" can swing back and forth. Here is the link to the Babylock binder Serger Tip Clip: ua-cam.com/video/dsXRcH9h2Yw/v-deo.html. Please feel free to let me know if you have questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@susanbouvin6290]

Hi Gail, thank you so much for getting back quickly and the link! Such helpful information, appreciate all you do for new and old sewing alike!! @@GailPatriceDesign

[@amandawalker3111]

Love your videos but I have the combo B48 do you do videos on this one , really struggling to find any video on this and where to buy attachment for it .

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Amanda, I don’t have the B48 so can’t do videos for it. But check with your BERNINA dealer about available feet for that model. They don’t all have the same accessories and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Amanda, Here's a link to the bernette website: www.bernette.com/en-US/models/bernette-48-funlock. You'll find your model when you scroll down the page. It has a lot of the info you're looking for about your serger. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.

[@lynnesmart9075]

Can we use that binder on a Babylock?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Lynne, you would have to try it and see if the screws fit your coverhem table. I haven’t tried it so can’t give you an accurate answer. You could always ask a dealer if you could bring your machine to the store and test it. If you do try it, please let us know the answer and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@Wnderlnd]

is it possible to use these binder attachments for adding fold over elastic to a knit edge? is there an adapter that can be used with it since the FOE is roughly 5/8ths wide?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi, no the binder attachments aren’t suitable for FOE. And there isn’t any type of adapter that would work either. What are you creating? Thanks!

[@alispriebe3972]

Thank you, I was truly hoping it could work, but I had my doubts. I ❤ my L890, but I’m not great about using the coverstitch alone to attach FOE. I’m making the Love Notions Tranquil Nightgown that has a crossover detail that I like. I’m using rayon Jersey, so it’s thin (and breathable) but I wanted the FOE instead of a knit binding. I’m still learning to use my binding attachments, but will keep practicing.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@alispriebe3972 Rayon jersey is so comfortable especially in warm, humid weather. However, it can be temperamental as it is very unstable. If you decide to use it for binding on a future project, I’d suggest fusing SSI Knit stay tape to the wrong side of the binding strip. It works like a miracle. I’ve had yucky results with double brushed polyester binding , but when I used the stay tape it behaved perfectly. If you scroll back on my UA-cam videos, you’ll see it. It was done done on Triumph but the technique is exactly the same.

[@janandstevedubois7356]

Great video. if using a knit fabric, should the binding strip be cut across the width of the fabric,, on the bias or down the length?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Usually I cut the knit binding strip crosswise (stretchiest direction). But I've also cut stripes on the bias and like the appearance as long as there is enough stretch. If you're binding a scoop neckline that doesn't have to stretch to pop over you head, cut it in any direction, but do a test first to see if you like the look. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@janandstevedubois7356]

Thanks Gail, i have tried crossways, but the neckline looks streteched out. should I stabilise the neckline, or should I put a bit on stretch on the binding as it goes through the binder?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@janandstevedubois7356 Don't stretch the binding strip and keep light hands on the neckline as it travels through the binder. You might want to stabilize the neckline with SSI Knit Stay Tape. It's available on my website but won't add any bulk or be visible from the public side.It's also excellent for very stretchy, unstable knit binding strips. If you have enough of your garment fabric, make a sample neckline and test with the SSI tape or knit interfacing and see if it makes a difference. If you still don't get good results, let me know and we can figure it out together. Thanks.

[@janandstevedubois7356]

@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you so much with your help Gail. I tried stabiliser on the neck edge and on the binding. The neckline was still all loose and looked stretched out and floppy. I thought about how, when you make a neck band in the round and attach it to a t-shirt neckline, you make the band about 80 percent smaller than the neck of the garment, and slightly stretch the band to fit the neck hole, so that it all lies nice and flat when completed. SO, I then tried again with the binder and marked 2 points on the binding that were 80 percent smaller than the neck edge. I fed the binding in and coverstitched a few inches to check all was lined up, until I got to the first mark, then I fed in the neck edge, and started to slightly stretch the binding as it went through the binder, stretching it about the same as I would for a neck band. I aimed to get to the edge of the garment neck at about the 2nd mark on the binding. It worked perfectly! I didn't use a stay tape or anything, but the neckline has good stretch to get over my head, but the double binding gives it enough support and keeps it in shape. I know this is not the recommendation for binding a neckline, but I just can't get it to look good and not all floppy and streched out, if I don't add a bit of stretch to the binding. Can you foresee any problems in the long run with with me doing it this way? Or should I keep trying to get it right without slightly stretching the binding like I would a neckband? If using a neckband I do stabilse the neck edge, but all the layers in the double fold binding seem to hold it perfectly without. Perhaps later I will try again with stay tape on the neck line as well!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@janandstevedubois7356 Yay! When you get a great result, that is the correct way for you to do a technique. There’s rarely one way to arrive at a solution and I’m pleased that you worked through yours and the neckline looks perfect. I’m always open to testing and experimenting because each fabric has its own nuances. Thanks for sharing and one more question. What is the fiber content of the knit fabric for future reference?

[@ellenfoley1993]

How does it handle sewn shoulder seams or should you stitch the front and back separately?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Ellen, here's link to a Tip Clip I did about the shoulder seam. It's a frequent question when viewers watch a binder Tip Clip: ua-cam.com/video/zt0Mqa-QaTI/v-deo.html. Thanks for watching!

[@joedoe6718]

Please demonstrate how to stitch the complete neckline.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

I'll add that to the queue-thanks for watching Alberta!

[@susiebrown4553]

@@GailPatriceDesign great

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@susiebrown4553 Thanks Susie and that swivel feature makes it very easy to load the binding strip. Hope you’re good and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@gapeach896]

Can you use this for a quilt binding too?!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Yes, you can. But I haven't mastered mitered corners yet, so I'm not the go-to expert on that technique. Other than that, it's a wonderful attachment and pivots when you want to insert or remove the binding strip or change something inside the doors. So clever, those BERNINA engineers!

[@csschepps]

Gail, what is the part number of this attachment?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Carol , it’s C21 10/36mm and there isn’t a part number for the Accessory Holder. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!