SINGER W164 - Manual (Page 25)

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B I N D E R
This attachment folds bias binding and applies it to the edge of material in one operation.
Slots on scroll of the binder are for corresponding widths of commercially folded bias binding.
The open mouth of binder scroll is used for unfolded bias strips cut 15/16 inch wide.
FOLDED BINDING (Fig. 34)
Cut a point on folded binding, insert in appropriate
slot. Draw through slot and under binder with strong
pin. Test stitching to be sure it is on the edge. Adjust
by sliding binder to right or left.
TWO-TONE BINDING (Fig.. 37)
Two bindings can be sewn on fabric edge also in one
operation. When two are used, always skip one size be­
tween widths, inserting each in correct size slot.
HAND-CUT BIAS BINDING (Fig. 34)
Cut 15/16 inch bias binding fold in half for a couple
of inches. Cut binding diagonally toward end, almost to
fold. Slip fold into center of binder. Draw back until
cut opens and binding encircles open end of scroll. Test
stitching to be sure it is on the edge, adjust if necessary.
See Figs 35
and 36 ior
suggestions
on how to use
the binder.
There are
hundreds of
other uses.
Fig. 34
Fig. 36
Fig. 37