Zip Bind Tool
#1
Has anyone used this tool and what are your thoughts on it? I was reading on it and watched a video using it on binding quilts and small projects.
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-zip-bind-tool-232857/
Thank you for your input.
Sharon
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-zip-bind-tool-232857/
Thank you for your input.
Sharon
#3
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For some reason, I couldn't get the video to play. If it's the Martelli Zip Bind system I have do it, and it does work! This is for sewing bindings on by hand and it keeps the sides the same size. I haven't used it in quite awhile because Martelli's also makes Kwik Bind, for applying binding all by machine which is suitable for many of my projects. I also like Ricky Tim's method of binding by machine with a piping added.
I also love the Martelli zip gun which came with my Zip Bind, I use it for a lot of things!
I also love the Martelli zip gun which came with my Zip Bind, I use it for a lot of things!
#6
I found the video to be a bit confusing, and it ended before she could actually demonstrate how the tool worked. Is this just for hand sewing or do you sew the binding to the front and use the tool to measure out how much to sew to the back?
#7
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There are several demos of this tool on YouTube that are quite explicit. Just do a search on "zip bind tool". I think it could be used for machine binding as well as hand binding. Basically it turns the fabric perfectly so the binding stays even.
#8
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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I'd never heard of this tool.
But after watching the videos (which I thought ended too soon) I just might buy one. I usually don't like things I have to fiddle with too much but this one looks like it might be worth it. I'm going to watch the videos again and google for more info before I decide.
And I hope everyone here who already have it will post. Very interesting.
I also had never heard of Ricky Tims' piping on binding. I find it annoying when he sings instead of quilts, so I don't watch his dvds or his show with Alex Anderson. But I saw a few photos online of his piping/binding technique and I think I'll buy his dvd after all. I'll just fast forward through the singing...lol.
Thanks for starting this thread. :thumbup:
But after watching the videos (which I thought ended too soon) I just might buy one. I usually don't like things I have to fiddle with too much but this one looks like it might be worth it. I'm going to watch the videos again and google for more info before I decide.
And I hope everyone here who already have it will post. Very interesting.
I also had never heard of Ricky Tims' piping on binding. I find it annoying when he sings instead of quilts, so I don't watch his dvds or his show with Alex Anderson. But I saw a few photos online of his piping/binding technique and I think I'll buy his dvd after all. I'll just fast forward through the singing...lol.
Thanks for starting this thread. :thumbup:
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