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Posted on: 2/19/09 10:38 AM ET
I am considering binders for my new Brother 2340cv coverstitch machine. I know there is the binder foot/double fold binder specifically made for it, but I am particularly curious about generic binders that can be found on ebay.

Here are a few things I have read about binders, for starters:
sew4fun's binder explanation
Debbie Cook's coverstitch FAQ

So, for those of you who have binders, do you have one specifically for your machine, or a generic one? What size? Type A (raw edge on the inside) or Type B (clean finish on the inside)? How do you like it?
  
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Posted on: 2/20/09 2:02 AM ET
In reply to Kaitlinnegan
I have the Janome CP1000 so there is a differance there. But I like the generic binders and I have a few sizes of each type. I find I use my Type As more than the Type Bs but then again with the type B you can make straps for camis, swimsuits etc. If I had it to do over, I would search the eBay guy's store (SharpSewing) for a combo package. Sometimes he will sell 4 binders for a package deal. Then you get a few different ones. I like his prices much more than the Janome branded.
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Posted on: 2/20/09 7:55 PM ET
In reply to Kaitlinnegan
I just ordered a generic type A binder (.5-inch finished width) for my new Brother 2340CV from SharpSewing on eBay. I, too, have been reading the coverstitch tutorials by Sew4Fun and Debbie Cook. I chose the type and width based on the bindings on some of my rtw items. I think this one binder will do me for now. I may consider a type B binder or other sizes in the future.

I'll report back after I've had a chance to use it.
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Posted on: 2/21/09 11:43 AM ET
Thanks for the replies, both of you! I was thinking I might start with a type A (or maybe one of the sets Mrs. Moos mentioned) since it seems like that would be the less bulky finish. I'll have to shop around a bit.
  
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Re: Lets talk about binders (posted on 2/22/09 6:26 PM ET)
I did the 'Best Offer' thing with Sharpsewing with no problem, -picked up 2 Bs and an A for under $50. Figured those would be the one's I'd use most, things aren't getting any cheaper, and I could consolidate shipping. Here's hoping... <;)
  
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Posted on: 2/25/09 7:40 PM ET
I've bought my industrial binders from National Sewing Supply. Their website is: www.walking-foot.com and email is [email protected].

They have excellent prices for all of their binders. I've also bought industrial SM feet from them - package deals. Great prices, great service, great products.

Kym
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Re: Lets talk about binders (posted on 2/25/09 8:21 PM ET)
Does anyone know if there is a relationship between SharpSewing on Ebay and www.walking-foot.com? The photos/descriptions/typeset on the website for the binders and hemmers looks nearly identical. Could SharpSewing simply be the Ebay arm of walking-foot.com? Or am I late to this party?

I'm interested because, while I did buy a 4-binder package from SharpSewing, it was very difficult to communicate with them. I'm wondering if perhaps this other website recommended by Kym might be a better source.
  
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Posted on: 3/1/09 6:43 PM ET
In reply to Mrs.Moos
I have a Coverpro CP1000 but am still trying to get the Janome binder to work for me. I have tried a variety of fabrics, all knits. I got close to a good result using a strip of T shirt fabric that had some spandex. I managed to get one row of stitching on the binding and one on the fabric. The underside was okay. The binding was reall curling as it went throughthe binder. I had the binder feeding to the left of the needle in order to get the stitching to stay on the binding.
I have had no luck with ribbing as it stretches out too far. The doubleknit seemed too thick to work.
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Posted on: 3/1/09 8:19 PM ET
I have a new Babylock Evolve (only 7 weeks today) and recently bought the generic binders from SharpSewing. I bought quite a few because I was getting them shipped to Australia and I only wanted to pay for shipping once. I bought a set of 4 A-style binders and a 3/8" B-Style and a 1/2" B-style. It was only after they arrived here that I realised the binders wouldn't work with my Evolve - bugger! But I wasn't about to pay the full price for the Babylock branded ones. I remembered about someone using Blu-Tack to attach the binder onto the machine so I gave that a try.

It takes me a little bit of fiddling to make sure the binding falls in the right place but I've had pretty good success with a wide range of knits (I've only used the B-style binders yet).

I've used a medium weight cotton lycra, an interlock, nylon lycra and some rayon jerseys. You have to be careful that the fabrics keep feeding into the binder correctly - some of mine wanted to pull out of shape and fold over before it was time which threw the binding all out of shape and resulted in a big mess. So, at the moment, I'm using my left hand to guide my main fabric and my right hand to hold the binding up properly before it enters the serpentine guide. It sounds complicated but isn't really.

I just made 5 t-shirts for me on the weekend - all with binding and I couldn't be happier. They were easy and look pretty professional, I think.

Now I'm just having trouble working out how to apply a contrast binding to the leg openings on swimsuits and still have them pull in under the butt cheek.

Hope that helps.
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Posted on: 3/1/09 8:30 PM ET
In reply to Kaitlinnegan
After studying Debbie and Belinda's blogs, I gritted my teeth, took a deep breath, and ordered the Brother-specific double-fold binder(type B) first. $80. Ouch. As far as I could tell, that was the only way to get the best foot to use with binders on the 2340. Then I ebayed it to get a type A generic binder that finishes at 3/8". That one was far less painful - well under $20 with shipping, if I remember correctly. Why did I buy it? Because Debbie said to - at least, her blog did. She said that was her most-used binder, so like a lemming, I jumped off that cliff.


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