Single Fold Bias
Binder
1-1/8 inch (28mm) (BLE8-S4)
1-5/8 inch (40mm) (BLE8-S5)
Instructions
This conventional binder will double fold and sew bias strips
to your project in one quick step on the serger, using either a
chain or cover stitch. Choose from two widths based on your
preference.
MACHINE SETTINGS
Stitch type: 1-5/8” Wide Cover Stitch C1-C3
Triple Cover Stitch C1-C2-C3
Stitch type: 1-1/8” Wide Cover Stitch C1-C3
Stitch length:
3-4
Upper looper:
Down
Cutting blade:
Disengaged “LOCKED”
Sewing table:
On
Sewing speed:
Moderate to slow
Fabrics used:
Broadcloth, chambray, lace (width of bias
strip), lightweight denim
Cutting width of bias strips:
1-1/8 inch (28mm) - cut bias strip 1-3/8 inch wide
1-5/8 inch (40mm) - cut bias strip 1-5/8 inch wide
Note: Heavier fabrics may need to be cut narrower.
Instructions:
1. Secure attachment to table with guide fixing screws.
2. Feed bias strip into attachment with wrong side
facing you.
3. With tweezers, pull the folded bias strip into the
attachment, up to the needles and under the presser
foot.
4. Turn the handwheel 3-4 times to secure the stitching
in the fabric.
5. Make sure the alignment of the attachment is in place
with the right needle position. The right needle must
be sewing in the doubled fold on top of the fabric.
6. For proper attachment of bias to fabric, use wide or
triple cover stitch.
7. When using triple cover stitch, the C3 needle thread
is to be in the double fold edge and the C1 and C2
threads are to the left of the fold, sewing the raw
edge down on the bottom of the fabric.
8. Sew test for proper alignment before sewing on
project.
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