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10-25-2010, 10:50 AM
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I need help before I shoot myself etc. This is not a specific quilting question but in the same area. I have a Bernina 1260 and from reading the board, know others of you do also.
I am going nuts trying to figure out how to use the bias binder. I'm not stupid and have been sewing for years but this one has me stumped. I have tried it at least 20 times and always with the same result. I can't get the bias strip or the flat fabric to stay straight. My bias won't always roll evenly and my flat fabric always wants to scoot out from the slot.
If I can't nail it down this time, I'm going to say the @#$% with it, throw it in the trash and have two Margaritas.
I am going nuts trying to figure out how to use the bias binder. I'm not stupid and have been sewing for years but this one has me stumped. I have tried it at least 20 times and always with the same result. I can't get the bias strip or the flat fabric to stay straight. My bias won't always roll evenly and my flat fabric always wants to scoot out from the slot.
If I can't nail it down this time, I'm going to say the @#$% with it, throw it in the trash and have two Margaritas.
10-25-2010, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mar32428
If I can't nail it down this time, I'm going to say the @#$% with it, throw it in the trash and have two Margaritas.
10-25-2010, 11:05 AM
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I have a bias binder, but it makes me a little crazy too! I find that I'm happier with my binding if i just do it without this particular tool. (The margarita sounds like a GREAT idea!)
I like to machine stitch my bindings and learned a technique for "piped bindings" that I really like. I'm working on one and expect to get it finished up later this week... will start a topic and post a pic when I'm done.
I like to machine stitch my bindings and learned a technique for "piped bindings" that I really like. I'm working on one and expect to get it finished up later this week... will start a topic and post a pic when I'm done.
10-25-2010, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by mar32428
If I can't nail it down this time, I'm going to say the @#$% with it, throw it in the trash and have two Margaritas.
10-25-2010, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by momymom
Can you call your dealer/LQS for help? The dealer should be able to help you, or show you how to use it. Or call customer support.
10-25-2010, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by azwendyg
I have a bias binder, but it makes me a little crazy too! I find that I'm happier with my binding if i just do it without this particular tool. (The margarita sounds like a GREAT idea!)
I like to machine stitch my bindings and learned a technique for "piped bindings" that I really like. I'm working on one and expect to get it finished up later this week... will start a topic and post a pic when I'm done.
I like to machine stitch my bindings and learned a technique for "piped bindings" that I really like. I'm working on one and expect to get it finished up later this week... will start a topic and post a pic when I'm done.
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