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Pull the binding through under the presser foot
before starting to sew. Note that as the binding
passes through the scroll of the Binder Ihe edges arc
turned in.
FIG. 48. INSERTING BINDING
Binding May be Purchased Cut and Folded
for Use with the Binder
Folded bias bind-
ing may be pur-
chased for use with
the Binder. This
binding comes in a
variety of materials
and colors. Folded
bindings for use with FIG. 49. INSERT FOLDED BINDING
the Binder must IN OUTSIDE SLOT
measure J-6" in width. The Xo. 5 width in standard
brands usually measures W, but it is always well
to be sure of this before purchasing.
Folded binding is inserted in the outside slot of the
Binder, as shown in Fig. 49. The Binder is adjusted
and operated in the same manner as when using
unfolded binding. One-half inch braid or ribbon may
be used in the same manner.
A binding inserted in the outside slot of the Binder
-'-ill be turned only once. It is therefore necessary
*" have finished edges when using binding in t his slot.
The Adjustment and Operation of the Binder
The edges to be bound should be held well within
the centre slot of the scroll (A, Fig. .50). If the
FIG. 50. ADJUSTING THE BINDER
x
material is allowed to slip away from the scroll
when near the needle, the edge will not be caught
in the binding. With a little practice it is quite easy
to hold the edge in the scroll.
Various materials and conditions require different
adjustments of the Binder to bring the stitching
close to the edge. A wider adjustment of the Binder
is required when binding curves than is necessary
when binding a straight edge.
To adjust the Binder for stitching, loosen screw
(B, Fig. nO), and move scroll to the right for a nar-
rower adjustment and to the left for a wider adjust-
ment. Care should be taken so see that the screw is
well tightened after making an adjustment. To
become perfectly familiar with the adjustment of
the Binder, practice is necessary.
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