How to Attach Binding Straps | How to Sew a Leotard

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Attaching binding to a leotard is a simple way to add a professional touch to your leotard. There are two common methods to finishing the edges of a leotard: the binding method and the fold-over method. I will be showing you the binding method in addition to creating straps for a cami style leotard.
There are actually two different ways to attach the binding to your leotard. You can sew the binding on with an attachment or without the attachment. In this video I will be sewing on the binding without the attachment.
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[@KatSoper-i9v]

Thanks so much for the great tutorial! It was breaking my brain trying to figure out how to do binding straps myself tonight.
I added some elastic tucked inside the straps just to reinforce them, which is something people may want to also consider if they’re using a thin Lycra. Just avoids any indecent exposures if the straps stretch while dancing 😊

[@MaisieWilderXO]

What kind of fabric should I look for for bindin straps? Any stretch fabric or something specific?

[@coach_christa]

Just a four way stretch. Also if you use an attachment it's better for a medium weight fabric so it doesn't create ripples.

[@lodidodi499]

Can the home sewing machine step be skipped? Not sure what purpose this serves? Thank you for the video, very helpful!! 😄

[@coach_christa]

Not really (I wish b/c I hate that part it takes forever). If you were to skip the fold-over part that makes the binding it would be super super small. So then leading into the strap I'm not sure the strap would be wide enough for the 2 cover stitch needles. You could maybe do a very small zigzag stitch but that might be hard. So really the purpose of the home sewing machine is to create the binding wider. However, if you're looking to take out a step you can definitely take out the serging part.

[@lodidodi499]

Got it! 👍 Thank you so much for breaking that down for me. Totally makes sense now 😅

[@coach_christa]

You're welcome! @@lodidodi499