You're welcome-thanks for watching!

Thanks Margaret-that's a nice compliment!

Thanks Joanne. Glad the demo was helpful and I like my red glasses too! Let me know if you have questions-happy to help.

Thanks Pam-I love hearing that. Don’t hesitate to ask questions!

Thanks Janis. The binder isn't difficult, but it takes a bit of practice. If you have a knit fabric that is difficult to feed through the binder nicely, I suggest the SSI Knit Stay Tape that's available in my web store. My videographer just had that problem and the Stay Tape solved the problem. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Darrin Brunner you’re welcome and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips Darrin!

You're welcome-it is a great attachment.Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

You’re welcome Stacey. Let me know if you need help with anything else and thanks for watching my class and Tip Clips!

Thanks, Lyn. Let me know if you have questions-happy sewing & serging.

Sara Vallo you’re welcome. Let me know if you need some help along the way-you’ll love using the binder attachment. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips. Subscribe to my KZfaq channel-it’s free, and you’ll get a notice when I post a new one.

Glad it was helpful Maggie, Check out other Tip Clips and I am planning on doing full-length online classes so watch for announcements! Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

And yes I just subscribed because I'm smart lol 🤗

Thanks Adrienne-such a nice compliment for my videographer too. I’ll let her know. If you have questions or need help, let me know and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Samina Mirza Hi Samina, it really is amazing and surprisingly easy to learn with a little practice. If you need help,or have a question, let me know. Stay safe and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

That’s a lovely compliment, Dagmar. Thank you and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips !

Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips Tara!

I teach all over the country (when the pandemic is under control). Where do you live? Maybe I'll be near you sometime! Thanks for watching and feel free to ask lots of questions-happy to help. Stay safe!

Patrice Bake hi at rice, isn’t it the coolest attachment? It looks intimidating , but yields beautiful results. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips !

Louis M. Oosthuizen you’re welcome and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

You’re welcome, Windflowers and thanks for watching !

Great - it’s easy with a little practice. If you need help, I’m right here. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

You’re welcome, Gail and thanks for watching!

Berthe Van Gils thanks for watching Berthe. I’ll be happy answer any questions you have so hope to hear from you again!

Thanks, Kim. Let me know if you have questions and thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!

MK Buddy Yay! Let me know if you need any assistance and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Nancy Wilson that’s great to hear. Anything to help mask-making faster and easier helps everyone. Let me know if you have a suggestion for a future Tip Clip and thanks for watching!

Thanks Stephanie. I have a great videographer. Good close-up videos make it much easier to understand the technique process for viewers. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Gail Yellen true. Well glad I found you on you tube. I took your craftsy class before as well.

Oh maybe I could ask a question. I sew leotards. Usually binding on leotards is made a tiny bit tight. Would you or could you do that with this? I have the attachment. So just wondering. And I guess you can use the attachment to keep going and make spaghetti straps?!?

@@stephaniekeime5676 Glad you found me too! Ask your sewing and serging friends to subscribe to my channel-much appreciated!

Hi Mrs. M, you’re welcome and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Is that a good thing or a bad thing????😬

@@GailPatriceDesign neither. But I heard it playing and I thought I bet that is Gail Yellen.

Glad the video was helpful, Diane and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Cyndy Ponczek The 10mm is probably the most standard size but all 3 sizes are nice. The 15mm gives a nice bold binding and the 8mm is nice for lightweight fabrics. Let me know if you have questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Liftweights Hard you’re welcome! It’s a fun attachment to master so thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Fran Perks You’re welcome!

You’re welcome and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Sandra Carrillo glad it helped Sandra and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Hi, Your English is great. Wish my French was as good! Let me know if you need a photo of mine and tell me which size binder you're working on. Merci beaucoup!

Thanks for your quick answer and tour help. Two photos of thé 10/36mm Bias Binder set on my Gloria (Triumph for US). One or the last result I got. Let me know if it's ok. And one photo of my last work because sewing is enjoying first :) Have a nice day

Sorry I don't know how to send you photos

@@apollinedeshautes-alpes2363 Send a photo to my email: gail@gailpatrice.com. You can do it as an attachment. Thanks!

Ledora Morton that binder is just as amazing. Let me know if you have questions and thanks for watching!

candie thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips Candie and let me know if you have questions. Happy to help!

Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips and glad they’re helpful!

Hi Kelsey, The binder attachment is amazing. It takes a little practice, but you'll catch on quickly. If you have questions, just let me know and will help you! Thank for watching Serger Tip Clips!!

Well thanks a lot for uploading :) you would think the foot had three heads the way I was staring at it earlier lol

Kelly Hipkins You’re welcome, Kelly and the binder really is amazing. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Hi Brenda-congratulations ! Let me know if I can answer any questions and thanks for watching!

@@GailPatriceDesign can I use this double bias binder tape on my Babylock victory? Or is this for cover stitch machines only? I don’t have a cover stitch machine yet. Thank you again !!!

@@brendapena2328 Hi Brenda, the double fold knit/ bias binder is for Coverstitch capable machines-either dedicated Coverstitch or combo machines. Keep those questions coming and thanks!

@@GailPatriceDesign thank you 🙏 ok I am probably going to buy the babylock Euphoria because I want clothes that look professional and the cover stitch is going to do that !

@@brendapena2328 Excellent choice! If you need help, I’m right here!

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching, Gloria!

Hi Latifah, I have Singer Professional 5 as well. You should be able to use a binder that fits Husqvarna Viking Huskylock S25, S21/Pfaff Coverlock 3.0, 4.0. Singer, Viking, and Pfaff are all the same company, so all these machines are almost identical, particularly the mechanical parts. I recently bought a binder myself and it fits perfectly. I haven't used it yet, but see absolutely no reason it won't work as expected. The one I bought is top-fold only, but works in much the same way (the back side of the binding will be raw). Search for this on Amazon, and it should take you right to it: "SEW-LINK top fold edge binder for pfaff coverlock"

Pam Murphy Hi Pam, Both overlock and Coverstitch functions are equally useful, so don’t worry about that! There are some dedicated coverstitch machines that work well and aren’t as expensive as combo machines. Send along any questions you have and will be happy to answer. Thanks for watching!

@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you so much! I will do that. After the big (for me) amount on new machines, the cover stitch would have to be inexpensive at this point. I'm not ready to purchase but would appreciate your recommendation for an "economy" model that is still quality.

Pam Murphy My best advice is if you are thinking about purchasing a coverstitch machine, go to a good local dealer and check out trade-ins. Often sewists trade in for the latest, greatest model and there is nothing wrong with the older one. It’s a good way to get a higher quality machine without spending as much on a new while not sacrificing quality. I’d also suggest looking at 3 needle models. Three needles gives more options. Hope that helps!

@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you for the help. I'll let my dealer know I might take one off her hands if she gets one in.

Love these tip clips thanks Gail!

If you send pics of any problems you're encountering with binding, I can happily troubleshoot for you. It's often something that's easily remedied but can be different from one person or machine to another. Let me know and I'll help you. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

I would use my sewing machine for fold over elastic application. Here's a link to Johanna Lundstrom's video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qcphhJqgzauykmw.html. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Brittney Young you’re welcome Brittney and thanks for watching!

It works exactly the same way on a scoop neck but V-neck binding doesn’t work well with the binder attachment. I would probably choose to apply a V-neck binding with a sewing machine . Thanks!

Thanks Kevin!

Hola Magdalena, Necesita la puntada de cobertura para unir el enlace de esta técnica. ¡Gracias por mirar y espero que todo esté bien en Madrid!

It may take a few practice runs, but if you can cut your project fabric scraps to try lowering the differential feed to the lowest setting. Or on another sample piece, gently holding the neckline to prevent it from gathering. This is tricky because you don't want to stretch the neckline measurement. Also be sure that there is no tension on the binding strip as it feeds through the machine. If it's stretched as it feeds through, it will cause the neckline to gather when the binding relaxes. If the binding is heavier, it might be a bit too heavy and as it passes through the opening of the binder (near the needles), maybe it's dragging and stretching without you being able to see it. Keep me posted and we can get it figured out. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips! (Isn't it the coolest attachment though?!)

Fran Perks Hi Fran, my machine is a combo overlock/coverstitch Serger. To use the binder attachment, I’m in the coverstitch mode. Depending on the width of your binding, you can use a narrow, wide or triple coverhem. I have 3 different width binders: 8, 10 or 15mm. Let me know if you have more questions and if you subscribe to my KZfaq channel, (it’s free), you’ll receive a notice when I post new Tip Clips. Thanks for watching!

Hi Tracy, Glad the video was helpful. Here'a a link to my "Shoulder Solution": kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNpggNSSkrfFhH0.html. Please let me know if you have more questions or need help with something and thanks for watching!

Either size binder will work on baby clothes. It just depends on the look you like, but I would lean toward the 8mm. The more important thing is that the fabric choice is soft and comfortable for a baby's delicate skin. I'd love to see pics of the baby clothes you are making. Glad the videos are helpful. Tell your sewing/serging friends about them and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

@@GailPatriceDesign Thanks Gail. I appreciate your suggestions and will be on the lookout for additional videos.

Hi Diane, you can use the binder on Women’s as well as knits. Are you cutting the binding strip on the true bias? If not, you will get folds around the binding. Your fabric and thread choices are fine, so that’s not the issue. Keep light fingers and hands on the binding strip and neckline as they feed through the binder. Keep me up dated and if you can send pics, it helps me troubleshoot more accurately. And if we need a zoom session, we can schedule it. Glad the videos are helpful and thanks for watching.

​@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you for your quick response. I noticed you'd had over 200 comments on this video, so I was delighted that you took the time to assist me. I don't think I'm able to attach images to this comment, so I'll try to send them to you if I can locate your email address.

Hi Shamin, you sent an email with pics and I just replied . But for everyone else who wonders, if the ripples disappear when pressed, no worries! You’re doing fine.

@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you so much for the speedy response on email too! I think I'm sorted. Much appreciated.

Hi Melanie, It was a big surprise to me also when the DBP binding was such a mess, but the knit stay tape totally changed it and let the DBP go through the binder flawlessly. That's why it's always important to test different fabrics even if you've done the same technique multiple times with other fabric types. Sometimes we get surprised (and not always in a good way)! Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Hi Yolanda, Can you send me several pics of your set-up and what your fabric strip looks like when you stitch it? Also, when you pivot the binder in toward the bed of the serger after inserting the fabric strip, be sure it’s pushed until it stops. When I first started experimenting with the binder, I made the mistake of pushing it only until the bracket arm was parallel with the machine edge. Hen when I started stitching, my hand would nudge it just a tiny bit and skew the stitches. You can email pics: gail@gailpatrice.com. Thanks and I’ll be happy to help you.

Excellent questions! When you are applying the binding, stitch at a slow rate for good control. And slow down as you approach the finished shoulder seam. Your stitch length should be on approximately 3.5 for the neckline and as you go over the extra bulk of the shoulder seam, stop and lengthen the stitch to 4.0. It sounds long, but it works. After crossing the seam, stop again and go back to 3.5 and finish. Look at your ready-to-wear T-shirts. they're finished the same way. When you position the neckline under the presser foot, be sure the needles are in a down position. Use them like a backstop and get the bound neckline right up against the needles. Put the presser foot down and stitch the shoulder seam. Let me know if you need more help and thanks for watching!

PS: WHen you stitch the 2nd shoulder seam, you'll go back to overlock mode!

Stephanie Hicks hi Stephanie, Sorry this has taken a few days to answer. The downside to this binder is that you have to leave 1 shoulder seam open which creates a bulky seam when serged. To minimize bulk, snip the seam allowance about 1 1/2” past the binding. Stitch that part closed on your sewing machine . Then line up your serger needle with the stitching line and finish the shoulder seam. It doesn’t look as wonderful on the inside but it does cut down the bulk. Or you can switch to a single fold binder which works well especially if your knit is slightly thicker. Hope that helps and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Depending on the brand and model sewing machine, often you can attach the same binder to the bed of your sewing machine. But it has to be oriented correctly in front of the presser foot, similar to the way it is positioned on the serger. What sewing machine do you have? Thanks!

teresa whiting hi Teresa, there is slightly more than 5mm of binding on the back side of the neckline. This is to be sure both layers are caught in the stitching. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have more questions. Stay safe !

Hi Tessa, On most ready-to-wear tops the binding is applied with one shoulder seam open. After the neckline (or armholes on sleeveless tops) binding is complete, the ends are trimmed and the shoulder seam is stitched encasing the raw edges of the binding. It is the same process with the binder attachment. The only way to finish binding in the round would be to coverstitch the binding, and leave enough of a cut end unstitched and turn it under by hand. Let me know if you had a different approach in mind or if I am misunderstanding the question. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Hi Robin, thanks for the suggestion and I'll put it on the list because it's a good technique to demonstrate. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Try it out and let us know the results.I use a quilting ruler so that I can see fabric edge and that makes it easier to be sure the width is accurate. Will look forward to hearing your results-thanks for watching!

Hi Melissa, I used a Babylock Ovation or Triumph for this video. You need a coverstitch capable machine to use the knit/bias binder attachment. Depending on what brand you purchase, you should check to see if that brand has this attachment and that it fits your machine. I don't work for Babylock but do love their sergers. Ease of use and stitch quality are excellent and they make the most specialty feet and attachments across the industry. Let me know if you have other questions and thanks for watching!

Hi Renee, It might be the fabric type itself. Sometimes rayon knits can be persnickety. Double check and keep an eye on the binding strip as it feeds through. It should stay flat and smooth without any tension on it. If you need to change the presser foot pressure, it should probably be increased, not decreased. But I kept my setting right on the neutral (factory set) pressure. Another solution might be to use a lightweight knit fusible interfacing or woven (cut on the bias). Fuse to the wrong side of the binding strip. I had to do this with a rayon knit that kept making diagonal folds (very annoying!). If you need more help, let me know. I'll be happy to try and figure out a good solution and don't mind seeing pics to get more ideas. Thanks! Stay in touch and let me know if any of these tips helped.

Detect IQsmarter hi! I used the narrow coverstitch and the stitch length is between 3.5 and 4.0. It sounds long but the stitch goes through 5 layers of fabric, so you need that length for the stitch to look good and for the fabric to advance under the foot. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Kim Harrington Hi Kim, In coverstitch mode, I use EL X705 needles. In overlock mode, I test needles on my project scrap fabric. If I get skipped stitches with universal needles, I switch to stretch needles. I love all of the binder sizes too- let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

@@GailPatriceDesign Thank You! Do the EL X705 needles come in ball point or stretch or are they more of a universal point? I just don't want to get holes in the knit, but I know that using the correct needles is important especially with coverstitch. Also, do you find that you end up with a bump on the neckline where you joined the binding? Is there a good way to fix that?

@@kimharrington1764 Hi Kim, The EL X705 needles have a universal point-no stretch or ball point. I've never had a problem with them on knits, but you're right. You don't want holes or runs! There is a bit of a bump at the join, but when pressed, it's minimized. You can also do an inconspicuous topstitch over the seam to flatten it or use a clapper. If you look at ready-to-wear, it has the same bump. I try to use a fairly lightweight binding fabric for the least bulk. Hope that helps-thanks again!

Hi Dotty, Yes you could use this for a quilt binding but I haven't mastered mitering corners on it. (I'm not a quilter.) Check out Shelly Sews on KZfaq. I think she might have a video on mitering. If you don't find a video, let me know and I'll ask around for who does have one. Thanks!

trish villarreal hi Trish, the binder fits several different brands of coverstitch capable machines. However, I don’t know about the 936 model. You would have to try it at a dealer who carries Babylock machines by bringing your machine to the dealer. Call first to find out if they have the binder in stock (any size) and ask about trying it in your machine. Let me know if it does. We all learn from each other and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Hi! You do need to leave one shoulder seam open to use a binder attachment. Unfortunately you can't stitch "in the round" for this technique. Here is a link to another Tip Clip "Shoulder Seam Solution:" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNpggNSSkrfFhH0.html. It minimizes bulk in the seam. But if you look at your ready-to-wear tops, you'll see a similar construction. A wooden clapper will help compress the seam bulk. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching!

@@GailPatriceDesign Thanks - I stumbled on that video after I posted this message. Funny how your brain can't wrap itself around stuff until you see it. Thanks again! :)

@@cerenademe9433 You're welcome!

Hi Kevin, I’ve never stay stitched the neckline prior to binding it. But for a very unstable knit (like rayon) or similar, it might be an excellent idea. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Susan Thomas Hi Susan, The attachment in my video won’t fit the Evolution, but there are 28 and 36mm binders that will fit (BLE8S-2 or -3). Let me know if you need more help and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Thank you Gail. I'm assuming knits can be used with that binder, and that the techniques in this clip are mainly applicable. Thanks for producing such helpful and clear videos. I enjoy your book as well.

You'll just have to keep an eye on it and be careful that the knit binding strip isn't stretching as it feeds through. You're welcome for the videos and thanks for purchasing Serger Essentials!

thanks for asking Susan, I had the same question!

Hi Tdo Do, My Tip Clip on Binding Tips shows what happened the first time I also used double brushed polyester. without knit stay tape. It was a mess. Here's a link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/leCZgNVn1q_OeYU.html. Be sure the binding strip isn't stretching as it feeds through the binder. That could cause the stitching to slide off the binding. I use either the standard foot or the narrow coverstitch foot and the center and right needle positions. Here is the link to the stay tape: www.gailpatrice.com/product-page/more-than-extremely-fine-ssi-knit-stay-tape. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have more questions.

Hi Gail. No luck. I was just trying to sew bias tape. Not attaching neckline or anything but it just won’t see straight. Keeps going to the left and I really have no idea why. Any other idea? I can send you a video of it if you are willing to look at it for me. Thanks so much for trying to help me.

@@tdodo3026 Yes, please send a video. Maybe I can troubleshoot if I see what is happening. Thanks.

Hi Secret, the Brother 1034 serger is overlock only. The binder is used in Coverstitch mode. no, it won’t work on your machine. It will work on a stand alone Coverstitch machine though. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

Hi Shamin, Yes, you definitely can close at the center back seam. As long as one seam is open, it will work. Isn't the binder attachment cool? Thanks!

@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you so much Gail. Yes! Those binders are so well constructed too. Please may I ask, do you have any tips for using the binder on outside curves, like a circular craft item? Struggling to keep the left needle on the binding.

@@shaminnaicker7637 I’ve had that happen too. Try using a narrow coverstitch-center and right needles. Stitch slowly.if it still happens move the binder left a bit more. Let me know if that helps. Thanks!

@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you so much. It worked! I am slowly getting more confident with the binders and loving the experience. Thanks again for your speedy response. Much appreciated.😍

@@GailPatriceDesign Thank you. I will definitely try your method. Appreciate your awesome videos and super fast responses to questions.

Hi Patsy, I haven't posted a new Tip Clip for a while. Have been working on a new exciting project: Stitching Zen with Gail & Jen. It will launch January 4th! But I will check with my web guru on why you haven't received notices on posting. Thanks for contacting me to let me know and Happy 2019! Let me know if you have questions on anything-happy to help.

@@sschoch2000 Hi, Yes the Babylock binder will work on the L890, but the BERNINA binder has several advantages. Here’s a link to that Tip Clip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebeXjaqcrcvKZX0.htmlsi=aT6MqGk9rX7djzEr. Thanks for watching!

Hi Pam, That's a great question. When using the binder, one seam must remain open. You'll then close the shoulder seam for a neckline or a side seam for an armhole. It does create slightly more bulk, but if you look at your ready to wear T-shirts, etc. that's how it's done. Thanks for contacting me and for watching Serger Tip Clips!