Excellent Knit/Bias Binding Tips
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- Опубликовано: 29 июл 2024
- Ever have a knit/bias binding look bunchy?? I have, and I've found a few handy tips to achieve excellent results when using knits or lightweight fabrics on your serger.
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The added stay tape is such a great idea. You clearly show how it will dramatically change the way the binding flows through the binder. Great video. Thanks for the product and for the information and demonstration.
Hi Jeanette, The stay tape makes a huge difference with certain knits. I will send your order tomorrow and thanks. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Very nice! What a beautiful, professional finish to that neckline. Thanks.
Cheryl Pearson and the best part is it’s such an easy fix. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Thanks for this useful tutorial.
Fantastic! Thank you for the tip! ❤️
You're welcome, Juls and thanks for watching!
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
candie you’re welcome and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
I use knit stay tape often but never thought of this application. I will have to try it. Thanks.
It works very well. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Such a great video thank you miss 🙏🏽😍
Glad you found the video helpful, Nahni and thanks for watching!
Gail, this is so timely because I'd thought about writing you about this same issue just last week. My ITY top had horrible results with the binder and I was just going to give up. Thank you so much for this video!
Hi Gail - excellent tip clip! I struggle with this so I will be practicing using the tape.
The tapes are very helpful for lots of fabrics. Let me know if you have questions or need help and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Great video too!
ann mcadory Thanks Ann!
Thank you so much. I will try to find something like that in Argentina!
Let me know if you're successful and thanks for watching!
Great video Gail! I would love to see a comparison of the knit binder widths (8, 10, 15), how they look and how you would use them. I can’t find anything like this on the internet.
Thanks Michelle. Here's a link to my Instagram account to see a comparison of 3 different width bindings: instagram.com/p/CGFmQexFUq2/
New to your site and you are a good presenter. I make loads of tee shirts and really have never known about this method of sewing on a neckline. Please do a video including the entire neckline application.
Hi Diane, Here's a link to the video I did on my version of the shoulder solution: ruclips.net/video/zt0Mqa-QaTI/видео.html. Thanks! Let me know if you need more help.
Thank you! I too would like to see how to stitch up the shoulder seam neck edge with a good match.
I'll do a Tip Clip on the shoulder seam-thanks for the suggestion!
Great video. Can you show us how you sew the shoulder seam together after the binding is on. I try and try to line up the binding with the stitch lines but when I sew the seam it moves and is uneven. Thank you for all you do with these videos!
I'll do a Tip Clip on the shoulder seam-thanks for the suggestion!
I’ve had the same trouble. Would love to see a video on that.
omg i have that tapr in my stash 🙏,thank you now i need to ask whats the name of that attachment i need it 🤗😀thank tou for great tip
Estela Nunez you’re welcome.let me know how you do and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
The attachment is the Double Fold Knit/Bias Binder. I tis available in 3 widths: 8mm, 10mm, and 15mm.
Follow up question: what are your thoughts on starching the binding pieces before they’re applied to the garment to give it a bit more stiffness during the construction process?
So far I haven’t starched any of the knit fabrics. Some woven fabrics that are very lightweight and/or soft, might benefit from some starch if they don’t feed well. It just depends on the particular fabric. As always, a sample will yield the best answer. Thanks!
Please help us with sewing the shoulders together after binding. Mine always moves and dies not line up perfectly
I'll do a Tip Clip on the shoulder seam-thanks for the suggestion!
I tried this on light knit for a pj. It was a touch too bulky and had less give than desired so I tried spray starch for the fabric strip. I was able to bind the nightgown openings then but I had to handle and coax the binding strip the whole time.
Did you cut the binding strip crosswise on the knit to get the most stretch? Some fabrics are trickier to handle.
@@GailPatriceDesign yes. Just very soft flimsy knit I chose for nightwear. I eventually cut it a smidge wider and that helped.
Hi Caryl, you can also try a lightweight knit interfacing or stay tape. But if your results were good by cutting the strip wider, then that’s a good solution. Thanks for letting me know!
I am working with 86/14 poly/spandex. It was a mess. I have taken it all out and wondering if this will work on that fabric. I have the new Euphoria on order and it has not arrived yet. Or should I give up on this particular fabric?
ann mcadory Hi Ann, Don’t give up! Every fabric is different and I can’t guarantee results, but I think it will work. It’s a terrific product and combined with the Euphoria, you should be in good shape for a successful finished garment. Keep me posted and let me know if you need help. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Gail my thought maybe some way to hold up as you go by rolling the end on some kind of spool? Any thoughts?
MK Buddy as a matter of fact, a viewer did use a spool to wrap the fabric strip around and it worked great! The spool is placed on the end of the serpentine fence. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
@@GailPatriceDesign oh wow neat idea!!!!
I’m wanting to recreate a Hanes or Fruit of The Loom tank top. I wonder if the fusible interfacing is the way to go with the neck and arm openings
Are you asking if the fusible interfacing would replace a knit fabric? Or if you should fuse it to the knit fabric? Thanks.
@@GailPatriceDesign I want to know if I should apply fusible interfacing to the knit fabric binding strips
@@_Lightning_Dog_ If the fabric goes through the binder correctly and lays smoothly by itself, you don’t need the interfacing. But interfacing will add extra body and strength to the binding and probably maintain the life of the tank top. Make a sample to decide which looks and feels better. Hope that helps and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
@@GailPatriceDesign Thanks, friend!
Hi Gail. What are your thoughts about stablizing the neck line on the shirt?
Is stabilizing the neckline AND the binding too much stabilizing? TIA
Hi Sonja, Whether you stabilize both the neckline and binding depends on the fabric and how much support it needs to hold its shape. To get an accurate idea of how it will feel, cut a mock neckline and binding from the same scrap fabric, stabilize both and see whether you think it's too stiff or just right. The test neckline doesn't have to be the same size as the real one if fabric shortage is a concern. A smaller 1/2 scale will give you a good read as a guide. Hope that helps and let me know if you have more questions. Thanks for watching!
Could you use this foot to bind a quilt?
Dorothy Untch you could use it, but I use it to bind necklines and armholes. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
I have been sewing a child’s Rash Guard using a swimsuit fabric with 4-way stretch, 82% Poly/18%Spandex. The fabric is quite slippery so I used knit interfacing on the binding fabric, before putting it through the binder attachment and attaching it to the neckline, using my Babylock Euphoria Coverstitch machine. However, I find that the neckline binding now has almost no stretch whatsoever. I am using Maxilock thread. Would it have made a difference if I had used wooly nylon in the looper? What is the secret to achieving necklines and hems with some stretch? Thank you in advance for any advice you can give.
Wooly nylon or wooly polyester threads in the loopers will increase the stretch and flexibility of a coverstitch. (You can even use it in the needle with the help of a thread cradle to get it through the needle eye.) If you need to use knit interfacing, cut it in the stretchier direction (usually crosswise) to maximize stretch. Shorten your stitch length one tick for more flexibility. thanks!
Hi Gail, I just finished a sleeveless top that had binding on the armholes and along the back neck. But upon trying it on I noticed the binding has stretched out the fabric, making it look unflattering and wavy. The fabric was a lightweight 100% cotton jersey, and the stitches looked perfectly fine. I did not stretch the main fabric while feeding it through either. Do you think it’s not sitting close to the body because of my choice of fabric, and that I need to use a spandex blend? Or is it because of the presser foot tension? Do I need to stretch the binding while sewing? Please help!
Hi Davina, Sorry for the delay answering your question. I was at a sewing event in the Seattle area and have been playing "catch up" since I got home. The 100% cotton binding is the problem. Definitely use a binding with some spandex, Lycra or Elastane in it. If you were using a binding attachment, the weight of the binding strip might have also contributed to the stretching. Support any fabric strip as it feeds through the binder. You can try lightening the presser foot pressure, but just one click. Otherwise the fabric may "wander" under the foot. Another helpful notion is SSI Fusible Knit Stay Tape. It's extremely lightweight and sheer and it will keep your binding strip stable as it is stitched. (I use it frequently for temperamental knit fabrics.) Here's a link: www.gailpatrice.com/product-page/more-than-extremely-fine-ssi-knit-stay-tape. Let me know if you need more help and thanks for watching!
Que lastima que no esté en español me podría decir cómo se llama la máquina y que marca es
Hola Esther, estoy usando una remalladora Babylock Triumph.
Another question .. does the binding flop if there is no tension?? This method I assume is for all neck opening sizes.
The binding won't flop because it's sewn to the neck edge. But there does have to be some tension for the neckline to maintain a nice smooth and close fit when worn. Is that what you meant or did I misinterpret your question? thanks!
Hi Gail. I've used the 1" stay tape on a few strips of DBP lately; I've also tried the 1/2" along the top edge. I find I lose some of the elasticity of my binding with the 1" - should I increase differential to compensate? Thank you.
Hi Melanie, yes, try increasing the DF one tick at a time to see if it makes a difference. You may get some puckering but it will likely disappear when worn. Every fabric reacts slightly differently so I’ll be curious to hear what your results are. Would you keep me posted? Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
@@GailPatriceDesign Yes I will - I am doing a LOT of practicing!
@@melanielukic9203 Thanks again!
I've watched several of your videos, and you mention ITY knits. Please tell me what that means. Thank you!
Hi Heidi, ITY stands for interlock twist yarn. The tunic I’m wearing in the video is an ITY knit. An ITY knit is often a polyester/spandex blend, packs well and doesn’t wrinkle easily. The weight can vary and can be slightly slippery, but isn’t difficult to sew. I launder it on a gentle cycle and air dry it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
@@GailPatriceDesign thanks so much for that great and detailed answer! Love the videos, I’ve been a sewist for many, many years, but it’s always wonderful to learn something new!!
I want to use my Bernini L890 and the 36 mm binder attachment to bind placemats - who can teach me how?
Hi Yolanda, I can show you! Here's the link to the L890 double fold binder Tip Clip: ruclips.net/video/CQgZGkHef5I/видео.html. Please let me know if you have questions. It works so well and you'll love the pivot feature. Thanks for watching!
The Jamone binder attachment is very expensive. What size binder foot would you recommend? Is there a standard size bias?
Hi Sahsay, The binder attachments are a bit pricey, but they work well and you only have to purchase it once. The 10mm size is a fairly standard size that looks like ready-to-wear bindings and I recommend using a narrow coverstitch with it.Please let me know if you need more help. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you so much. I love your videos!
@@bmsay2 Glad you like the videos. that's always nice to hear!
Thank you Gail - very timely. My question is that the binding looks great off the jersey, however, when I put on the jersey, the neck with binding is droopy and does not sit close to my neck. Is my neck hole too large?
Before applying binding, wa the neckline droopy when you tried it on? If not, perhaps you stretched it slightly as was feeding through the binder. Let me know and we can troubleshoot further. Or maybe there was too much tension on the binding and it stretched. Let me know. We’ll figure it our. Thanks!
@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you so much. I am using double brushed polyester or Liverpool fabric and have the coverstitch tension set at 2 all around. I did modify the pattern an inch wider. Do you think the neck opening could have been compromised and needs to be adjusted perhaps? As always, I truly appreciate your help and find your tutorials very useful!
And yes the neck was droopy when I put the jersey on
@@laurafellini713 Yes, I think the neck opening is too big for you.. So adjust it smaller. Necklines are the opposite of most fitting adjustments. The more you cut away, the BIGGER it gets. Test on scrap fabric first and make the adjustment on your pattern pieces so it will be perfect for future garments. thanks!
@@GailPatriceDesign I will make it smaller. Thank you so much! You rock.
what machine did you use?
I was serging on a Babylock Triumph. Thanks for watching!
Can I buy bias binding folder from you
Hi Melanie, You would have to purchase the bias binder attachment from your sewing machine dealer. I don't sell specialty feet or attachments. Thanks for watching!
hello, may i know whats your machine, thanks
Hi Marlins, the binding was stitched on a Babylock Triumph serger. Thanks for watching!
good morning Gail I have another question.. I have a few scoop neck shirts that I need to raze up in the front they are two low.. how do i fix this? take apart the top shoulders? add a new binding around the neck? any ideas will be a great help!!! thanks again Brenda
Hi Brenda,
Raising the shoulder seams will make the armholes too tight (probably) and change the overall fit. Are your tops ready to wear or did you make them? You can raise the pattern neckline easily. Will wait to hear back from you-thanks for contacting me.
@@GailPatriceDesign thanks for getting back to me!! Yes I already had them sewed together. I wonder if I could just add a piece kind of like a second shirt under it at the neckline? May be to bunched... mmm.. there is some room under the arms.. I will pin it up and see if there's enough room.. thanks for the help will let you know how it goes!!!! Brenda
@@MKBuddy1 If you measure how much you raise the shoulders, you can scoop out the lower edge of the armhole the same amount (or slightly less). Better to be conservative than scoop too much. But before you use the pattern again, add the desired amount of height to the neckline. Keep me posted!
@@GailPatriceDesign thank you Gail !!! Will do... thanks again for the help
@@MKBuddy1 You're welcome. Stay safe and well.
What is that attachment 😍
Hi Erica, that’s a double fold knit/bias binder attachment. It is a fantastic accessory and works well. Just need a little practice! I have a previous Tip Clip that goes into more detail on how to set it up. Let me know if you have other questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
I don't have one of those gadgets, how can I make my binding?
Hi Louise, You can still bind a neckline or armholes on your sewing machine if you don't have a double fold knit/bias binder. Thanks!
I'm wondering about how it could work for every knit fabrics.
Usually I use cotton/spandex ribbed collar with length 85% (or so) of the length of the collar.
How does it work for the bias as you don't decide of the length ?
Every knit fabric is different so making a sample is the only way to know how long the binding strip should be. And the answer is the same for bias. It's annoying that there is not a perfect ratio to follow that works perfectly for all fabrics, but it's my best answer and how I decide how long to cut binding strips. thanks!
I have tried many times to make me bias binder work always with poor results. I keep watching your tip clips over and over. How do you make it so easy?
Hi Lynne, if you send me pics or a video of what you’re doing, I’ll be very happy to help you. Or if you can tell me about your process that will also help. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
@@GailPatriceDesign I am thinking that I’m not holding up the backend. I’m going to try that. Thank you Gail. I wish I were in your studio just watching you.!
@@lynnesmart9075 You do need to support the binding strip especially if it’s a very stretchy knit. You may also find that the SSI Knit Stay Tape makes the binding more manageable. Using the center and right needles helps keep the stitching on the binding also. But if you send some pics I can try and figure out what you need to do to improve the results. Thanks.
She made that look so easy….it’s been a nightmare for me
The knit you're using may require some 1" wide knit stay tape to behave better. I'll help you if you want to send me a photo of your binding. Thanks for watching!