quiltmonkey Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hi! I have no clue where to start looking... I am looking seriously for either a sewing machine or binding attachment thingy that is focused on attaching bindings to quilts (both sides) at the same time. Where the attachment folds the fabric in half and feeds it through and binds it on the edges. I want to start looking for something that is proven to work well. I don't have a serger. Do sergers do this? I'm willing to buy a machine dedicated to attaching these bindings. I will be using this to make small wallhangings and table runners and place mats and things like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 I think Suzanne Early has a machine that does this - you might want to ck with her......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in Oz Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Shana, I remember seeing on someone's blog, somewhere, sometime, that they had a Juki machine just for attaching bindings. sorry I can't be more help, but it may be a starting point for you. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Shana, there are a lot of machines that will do this. I have a friend nearby that has a nice commercial machine that will do several different sizes of binding. The only problem is he never could make a halfway decent corner. He said the machine was supposed to be able to do the corners, but he just can't make it work! (Machine is now for sale...) Just be careful when you find one to make sure they teach you to do the corners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Originally posted by Merryjo2003 .......He said the machine was supposed to be able to do the corners, but he just can't make it work! (Machine is now for sale...) Just be careful when you find one to make sure they teach you to do the corners! I hear ya, girlfriend... thanks. I have heard that the corners can be tricky. I'm willing to 'compromise' and make it a rounded corner.... So...... if your friend is selling his machhine, maybe we should talk... If interested send a U2U 2me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Originally posted by meg_marsh I think Suzanne Early has a machine that does this - you might want to ck with her......... Thanks Meg I'll track her down and send an email. You're the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Shana, I use an industrial sewing machine with a binding attachment that I bought on line for under $30. The big motor pulls the weight much easier than a DM. They come in 1 inch to 21/2 inch sizes. There are binding feet designed for most sewing machines. Check e-bay, that's where I bought mine. The only draw back is you need to use bias fabric and it needs to be starched very stiff. I purchase binding on a roll in different colors for use on T-shirt quilts and utilitarian quilts. It isn't the best quality for every use. Also I miter my corners all the time and would be glad to explain how when you are ready. It isn't hard to do but it is hard to explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 This one is out there. I have it and it does work, but now I put my bindings on with the LA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KJHzio4dXk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hi Shana, Is there a particular reason you are going to be doing machine bound bindings? On a lot of quilts perhaps?---or not many quilts, but you are looking for a simple way to do it? I machine bind just about all the donation quilts I work with now. Quilts of Valor, The Martha Quilts, some client quilts, etc. Some of my own quilts too. I use Judy Laquidara's Method. It took me a while to learn, but now I have it down pat. I think Judy has switched to glueing down her binding on the back side....I still like using the very thin Clover Glass head pins to secure the back. I just sew right over them. They are so fine my needle does not hit them. You can Judy's Tutorial Video at: http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/06/05/binding-vide/ I do a few things differently than Judy does, but I'm very pleased with the results. I use a dark contrasting thread to initially apply the binding to the front of the quilt. This leaves me a good reference of thread line on the back to cover with the binding. I use my quarter inch stitch in the ditch foot and matching bobbin and top thread when I start sewing on the front "in the ditch". I have nice foot for my Pfaff that has a metal center guide. That guide runs straight down the front binding ditch. No adjusting the needle to one side or the other. Here are a few donation quilts I recently completed with machined binding. Going around corners works out well with this method too. (pics. are of the back of the quilts & machine binding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Shana - this question just came up on Longarm Chat. Penny Bubar recommended the Zip Bind System (not the Qwick Bind System) from Martelli Enterprises. The pictures she posted looked pretty nice. I started watching the video, but it's almost an hour long, and I've got things to do today, so I'll have to watch it another time. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Shana, sent you a U2U. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBQuilts Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks Shana for asking this. I have been searching for help with this for a while now! I should have started my search HERE! I have a commercial binding machine that I want to start using more and would like info on how to do the square corners. I would also like to have different size attachment. Joyce, can you give more details of your system? It sounds like mine. I have had this for over 20 years but seldom use it anymore since I don't have a source for the binding anymore. I used to get it made at a binding company in Kansas City (provided my own fabric or bought their binding that they made which was mostly solid colors, no prints.) I am also looking for the attachment that the spool of binding sits on. Do you know where I might find replacement parts? TIA I saw a youtube video once that showed how to do the square corners with the machine, but I can't find it now( been looking for at least 2 years!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 I use Marteli and have perfect bindings and mitered corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Janice, I buy my binding from Cutting Edge Texstyle. My machine is a champion by Juki and my attachment from Eagle Knife. I use the thread guide to hold my spool of binding. I haven't seen the square up video so I'm not much help there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Too funny....I just did machine binding on two baby quilts over the weekend, and not all that well. Convinced me to buy the binding attachment and foot for my Berninas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 I have both of the Martelli Quick Bind and Zip Bind systems. They both work. I haven't used them extensively because like I said, I put mine on with the LA and I don't usually do small projects. The Zip Bind system came with the Minute Miter. Watch the youtube video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PaqO0Cs1Zw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaFuller Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 i have a Marteli that i have never used. Had to have it though! i stitch all my binding by hand. I only do my own though... I'll have to sell the Marteli :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 You all are very very helpful. I appreciate you all so very much! I am going to check all of your suggestions when I get an opportunity. I might be back to ask more questions, or contact you. Thanks again. You're the bestest!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njquiltergirl Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Shana, even the older Singer machine have binder attachments. I have a machine from the 1950's that has one. Never tried the attachment, but my aunt did lots with it. I have heard great things about the Bernina one. A sewing teacher told me it was the best on the market. I have no experience with one and do not own one. Just passing it along. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Hi Shanna, I own a Sailrite walking foot machine that I use to make and bind bags and soft luggage (as well as hemming denim, put in coat zippers, etc). My brother owns the same model as me and he has made upholstery items that he bound as well. I have a couple sizes of swing away binding attachments that I use. It is a solid metal machine designed for making sails and other heavy items, and it isn't sexy looking in any way, but I tell ya, I can bind anything with it. The Sailrite's don't go very fast but they sews beautifully. I have the model that also does zig-zag (LSZ-1 model), but there is the LS-1 model that only does staight stitch with the walking foot. I just thought I'd let you know what I know would work, and you wouldn't have to go in to the industrial machine prices or space requirements (I have mine set up in an older sewing machine cabinet I found somewhere). Go to sailrite dot com and check it out. Good luck with whatever you decide to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlick Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Shana, Do you have a Bernina? There are binders for different sizes of binding and different machines on Ebay. Here's one for a Bernina http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-DOUBLE-FOLD-BINDER-Bernina-Quilt-Binding-attachement-/320878869735?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab5defce7 Renee' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy2018 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Shana, I've been looking for a binding systems for ten years, haven't seen any that inspired confidence, partly because I want to bind upholstery not just quilts. BUT when I've tried any they get hung up on the even feed foot, or really don't like the thickness of the quilt plus the double fold binding.... When I asked the sewing experts at my local Bernina about the system available they were not enthusiastic about the results I would have on quilts, also said that some of the Japanese "add to any machine" were not exact enough...So still looking. Now, with Marci's post, I just spent way too much time going thru the Sailrite site , looking, looking, and looking. The machine addresses the even feed problems (though I don't have any problems with my 25 year old Bernina) and it has binding attachments MEANT for thicker fabrics/applications. One swings away when not needed, and makes doing corners possible....Oh the sleep I'm going to lose on this.... I'm hoping that Joyce will try to write , photo , good directions for square corners, and I'm going to plan on a visit to Indiana (Sailrite location) this summer on the way to my Mother in Law's house ;) Marci, just a quick question: Is it possible for me to take care of the Sailrite machine, I can take care of the Milli, mostly, so far. But am hoping that the machine won't be high maintence...What is your opinion? Wow Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineva Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Pat, Just to add my 2 cents worth. I have dealt with Sailrite for years as I live in a huge sailboat community. They are a great company and very helpful. I am sure if you have any problems they would be all over it. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Pat, Yep, you sure can take care of it yourself. In fact, the owners manual has EVERYTHING in it, they don't hold back on anything. You need to remember that these machines are out on the ocean, on the boats with their owners, so they have to be able to fix any issues that come up. I've timed mine and changed out my reverse feed to the optional stop setup. Sailrite also has videos on their website to show you how to do things as well. One note on your posting here: The binding attachments they offer work on quilts, I've done it, one just needs to remember that these machines are not super fast so you have much more control over what is going up to and under your walking foot. A quilt is not just two layers of thin fabric, in fact a quilt has more thickness than many bags I make. I just love mine and love how easy it makes binding for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thanks everyone!! Have I told you lately... that I love you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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