Machine applied bindings

[Kathryn S.]

When I clicked on the link, it only showed adjusting the tool- stopped in the middle. I would like to see how they actually used the tool. The Martelli website didn't seem to have any videos??

Looks interesting!
Kathy

[Nancy R.]

Mind you, it would help if I could get on and finish a quilt instead of just starting lots of projects. :roll:

Starting all of those projects just means that someday you'll go through a phase like Marilyn where you get a million projects done all of a sudden. Then it'll really be important to be able to do a fast binding! :wink:

Nancy

[Lois B.]

When I clicked on the link, it only showed adjusting the tool- stopped in the middle. I would like to see how they actually used the tool. The Martelli website didn't seem to have any videos??

Looks interesting!
Kathy

Has anyone found a complete demo of this tool. Who makes it? Can you use it with any machine?

[Kathryn S.]

I think it's made by martelli, they have a bunch of gadget stuff on their website, and they sell only at shows and through their website. I still can't find a complete video to see how it works!

Kathy

[Terry K.]

Check this link. . .
http://www.youtube.com/user/Lindavideos
Looks like there is a lot of information posted.

[Renata L.]

I think it's made by martelli, they have a bunch of gadget stuff on their website, and they sell only at shows and through their website. I still can't find a complete video to see how it works!

Kathy

It is by Martelli. I have their paper catalog here so it's easy to see what they have. They break down the systems into components in the catalogue:

(1) Zip Bind System
(2) Stitch in the Ditch Binding Foot

These two items are what I believe Margo might have been talking about. Additionally, there is a:

(3) Kwik Bind System (different from the Kwik Zip Bind System above) which is a sewing machine attachment, not unlike the attachment Bernina has for sewing and folding bindings in one step.

If you go to http://www.martellinotions.com/wholesale.htm, you will see a drop down menu for demo videos and you will find all these items. I believe items 1 and 2 above are demo'ed together under the heading of Zip Bind System. Hope this helps.

[Renata L.]

Check this link. . .
http://www.youtube.com/user/Lindavideos
Looks like there is a lot of information posted.

Yup, Linda Winner is the Martelli educator who does the Zip Bind System and Stitch-in-the Ditch demo on the Martelli wholesale webpage as well. Good find, Terry!

[Betty J.]

I think it's made by martelli, they have a bunch of gadget stuff on their website, and they sell only at shows and through their website. I still can't find a complete video to see how it works!

Kathy

It is by Martelli. I have their paper catalog here so it's easy to see what they have. They break down the systems into components in the catalogue:

(1) Zip Bind System
(2) Stitch in the Ditch Binding Foot

These two items are what I believe Margo might have been talking about. Additionally, there is a:

(3) Kwik Bind System (different from the Kwik Zip Bind System above) which is a sewing machine attachment, not unlike the attachment Bernina has for sewing and folding bindings in one step.

If you go to http://www.martellinotions.com/wholesale.htm, you will see a drop down menu for demo videos and you will find all these items. I believe items 1 and 2 above are demo'ed together under the heading of Zip Bind System. Hope this helps.

Renata, do you have the Bernina attachment? If so, does it work well?

[Renata L.]

Hi, BJ! While I don't have the attachment, I have used it. It works well, but as with anything, it requires a little practice. It also works better if the binding fabric is starched. I know because I have tried it both ways. However, unlike the Martelli system, with Bernina there is no one system fits all. Unfortunately, you have to decide which size binding you want to make and purchase the system for that one size alone and it is quite expensive. I can't remember off-hand the size binding the three binder attachments do, but I can tell you that the smallest is good for binding garment seams (for example, an unlined summer jacket); the medium size will probably do placemats and the largest size is for quilts. Bernina updated the binder attachment last year so that it accommodates square corners (the previous iteration only did rounded corners). Corners will still turn out a little sloppy until you get good at it. Unless you're going to do a boat-load of machine bindings, it may not be worth the ramp-up time to cost ratio. I honestly don't remember the price, but if memory serves me correctly, I think it might have been in the neighborhood of $189.00 for one binder attachment, but I'm not sure. Multiply that by 3 if you do different size bindings and you have to purchase presser foot (I think) #94 or #95 to go with it. Hope this helps as a brief tour d'horizon.

[Betty J.]

Yikes! Expensive. Well, I kinda think I'm going to keep doing bindings like I have been for a while yet.

[Pamela O.]

Available at this site along with some videos http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/zip+bind+system.do

[Margo C.]

I originally ordered the whole system that Pam referred to, but found that the only part I really would use was the Zip Bind Tool which is sold separately for much less money, so I returned the "system" and ordered the "tool".
But....I can see where some of the stuff in the system would be helpful if people are really struggling with bindings.

[Margo C.]

Do you also have the stitch in the ditch foot that goes with it? (or are you just brilliant enough to 'wing it')

[Margo C.]

Rosemary, I use the #10 edgestitch foot on my Bernina that I bought after attending a Ricky Tims' Super Seminar. I love it for doing his piped binding technique and it works great with this tool also!

http://www.bernina.com/en-US/Product...r-feet-us/-10D

[Margo C.]

That edge stitch foot looks easier to set up than the 'stitch in the ditch' foot, and it looks as if it has more than one use - always a good point, if you ask me. :wink: