I had mine down to 0.5, but I think 0,75 would have been optimal on the Janome. I’m not sure if a magnetic seam guide would harm a cover stitch machine or if it applies more to computerized sewing machines. Yes, the Lego was a game changer! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Any suggestions? Fellow sewist Laura also directed me to something that is called a magnetic seam guide which could work the same way. Those screws just don’t sit tight enough to stabilize the plates. I got my cheaper as part of my coverstitch packet, but I’ve tried a generic that only cost 1/3 of the Janome and it was just as good or better. I am looking for the screws that hold the binding attachment to the machine. Recently bought a binder and was not getting good results. I’ll give it a whirl but if it’s too frustrating I have a STRONG feeling I’ll end up resorting back to my old way on the serger and sewing machine . I like certainn accessory feet Janome offers that Brother does not but am wondering if Brother CV3440 is a better machine. Double-Fold, Clean Finish Top & Bottom Binder For Flatbed Industrial CoverStitch Machines. Use the little screws that came with your machine to attach the binding foot to the front of your machine. Does this work on very narrow light Modal/Tencel knit? Just followed your instructions and used your settings and I got a perfect binding. Another tip I picked up from fellow Swedish sewists. In reading your post, I am confused as to whether you used the clear view foot or the foot that came with the binder. Hehe, yes it does require some patience and just like you I already felt confident in my old ways of making a knit binding. I am hoping your tips will save me a lot of time and frustration! Brother SA225cv Cover Stitch Double Fold Binder for 2340CV Home Cover Stitch Machine Brand: Janome. And no scrunched fabric, but yes another $$$ accessory. Thanks Johanna I’ve just bought the Brother CV3550 coverstitch with the binder attachment… looking forward to trying it out. On the Janome coverstitch binding attachment the plates don’t keep very still, so I ended up taping them in place. Check out Fehr Trade’s post on, Ready for sub-zero in wool and fleece ❄. I sew a ton of kid’s clothes and have tried a lot of ways to create great necklines and bindings. When it comes out the smallest end you will see it start to look like a binding. But I soon realised that only a particular pre-cut cotton interlock fabric works well with the binder attachment. After a lot of practising it just went smoother, even though the machine at the store was already set up correctly. I couldn’t get the binder to attach securely to the base plate with the provided screws either. Your email address will not be published. Whereas all those stretchy lycra fabrics that I love to work with was a nightmare to sew. The blue top looks more than professional. Placing the lego pieces on the right side of the presser foot prevents the binding from slipping. When I bought the Janome Coverpro binder attachment last year for my coverstitch machine, I had high hopes that I would be able to achieve professional looking binding on my knit garments. This could be the number one key factor to success I think. My binding is getting better and better. Your binding looks great and the tips you have provided are wonderful. Place your shirt {or whatever you are making} right side up and push it into the binding fold coming out of the attachment. Top stitching hems and cuffs seems like it would be more accurate using the Janome cover hem guide. I can also see many uses for it now, weird that it isn’t a better-known hack since many of us have access to those plastic pieces . Wearing my own #ve, 9 years ago I made this dress for my wedding. Try ebay. Size: 3-1/8. The binder attachment in the video is the Dual Function Fold Binder (https://www.brother-usa.com/products/SA231CV) and that attachment is only compatible with the Brother Single Sided Cover Stitch Machine CV3440 (https://www.brother-usa.com/products/CV3440) and the CV3550 Double Sided Cover Stitch machine (https://www.brother-usa.com/products/CV3440). Pull it back and under the machine foot {use the clear one}. I have noticed some tape binder attachments with an elastic feed on the top but I can’t seem to find it or any info on this at all, how else can you add elastic in between the binding without having to serge it on. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Reply. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 . Size 2 -3/8". Thank you!. I don’t see much reviews or video out there for the Brother CV3440. Size 2 -3/4". The clear one was superior, it is a bit longer but I didn’t find it to be an issue. This is awesome. Yes the binder attachments works for wovens too, but I have not tried it myself but I imagine the finish would look beautiful, Thank you Joanna! I have just asked my children for a lego block (out of the thousand pieces of lego they own)! You have saved me hours of trial and error. I’m even having issues with tunneling with this fabric unless there’s 4 layers. tips and tricks for the coverstitch binder attachment, How to make a grosgrain application on slit pockets, Sewing Drawstrings on a Leggings waistband: Aila tutorial, https://www.etsy.com/shop/mrRubenWoodcraft, A guide to Janome Coverpro accessories and presser feet | Last Stitch, How to succeed with the coverstitch binder attachment - The Last Stitch - The Best of Minecraft Skins, Buildings and Houses, Video: Fall makes: Sewing a 4-piece activewear collection. Used on industrial flatbed coverstitch machines made by Artisan, Brother, Juki, Kansai Special, Pegasus, … I u, Today's me-made running outfit. I haven’t needed to do this because the washers worked for me Now I just need to get the settings right. You do not have to stretch the binding; the foot will guide it though at the right tension. Thinking of investing in yet another expensive attachment, the clear view foot which does not have that gap.