knlsmith

I have always used either Robison Anton 40wt or Glide for machine binding. But I have a spool of Bottom Line that is perfect for the quilt I want to machine bind today. Will the Bottom Line be ok for machine binding? I also use the glue basting method if that makes any difference.

Thanks for the help.

knlsmith

Oh, using the Sharon Shamber method and Bottom Line in top and bobbin.

mighty

I love Sharons method, but bottom line is pretty fine.

BellaBoo

Bottom Line is thin and strong. Perfect for binding.

knlsmith

Thank you BellaBoo. I set my machine and tension up for it. May even do the Sharon Shamber method without variation since the BL is so nice n thin. <3

Candace

If you're pressing it to dry the glue and it's at a high heat, you may have problems with the thread melting or breaking. I'd test a small area first.

susie337

I stumbled across Sharon Shamber's binding video the same morning I was about to begin binding a sweatshirt jacket for my daughter. It is brilliantly easy and I came out with the finest looking binding I've ever done! I can't address the thread issue, but highly recommend Sharon's video!

knlsmith

I cut about 8 inches of thread and set my iron on it for about 30 seconds then pulled each end and was just fine. happy dance. Its going quite well.

QuiltNama

I use bottom line all the time for bindings as it's fine and doesn't show but very little if at all. Works wonderful.

BellaBoo

I haven't found any of the brand name poly thread that will melt when pressing.