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Posted on: 11/13/11 2:37 PM ET
Hi! I am relatively new to using a Coverstitch machine and have been trying to attach binding using a binder attachment. It's a lycra tank top, and the shirt always comes out wavy. I imagine I'm doing something wrong when feeding the shirt through the binder (I've been using a pin to shove it up into the attachment). Any thoughts?
Posted on: 11/13/11 5:03 PM ET
In reply to Mugwump55
Firstly, give the garment a shot of steam after finishing. It will usually be a little wavy after using a binder but steam will fix this. However, if it's really wavy then you need to adjust either the presser foot pressure and/or the differential feed. Also some fabrics are better than others for binding. HTH
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Belinda. Melbourne, Australia
http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/
http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/
Posted on: 11/13/11 5:37 PM ET
In reply to Sew4Fun
Thanks! I suspect Lycra is not one of the preferred fabrics for binding?
Posted on: 11/13/11 5:44 PM ET
In reply to Mugwump55
No, fabrics with lycra are actually good. It depends more on the amount of lycra and therefore the stretch and recovery, plus the main fibre type (eg. cotton, poly, nylon) and the type of knit. Every fabric containing lycra is different but overall lycra is good.
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Belinda. Melbourne, Australia
http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/
http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/
Posted on: 11/13/11 8:19 PM ET
In reply to Sew4Fun
Belinda -- Adjusting the differential definitely made a difference, but I still have some waves. I have dialed down the tension across the board, have you got any other tips that might help?
Posted on: 11/13/11 8:45 PM ET
In reply to Mugwump55
Did you try reducing the presser foot pressure? This is the main one. The tension has to do with the stitches, not the fabric, so it probably won't help.
The main two are, to lower the presser foot pressure and/or increase the differential feed, then give your garment a good press when you are finished. Other than this it usually comes down to the fabric.
Also if you are re-sewing the same area over and over you might have permanently stretched the fabric.
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The main two are, to lower the presser foot pressure and/or increase the differential feed, then give your garment a good press when you are finished. Other than this it usually comes down to the fabric.
Also if you are re-sewing the same area over and over you might have permanently stretched the fabric.
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Belinda. Melbourne, Australia
http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/
http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/
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