I need help before I shoot myself etc. This is not a specific quilting question but in the same area. I have a Bernina 1260 and from reading the board, know others of you do also.

I am going nuts trying to figure out how to use the bias binder. I'm not stupid and have been sewing for years but this one has me stumped. I have tried it at least 20 times and always with the same result. I can't get the bias strip or the flat fabric to stay straight. My bias won't always roll evenly and my flat fabric always wants to scoot out from the slot.

If I can't nail it down this time, I'm going to say the @#$% with it, throw it in the trash and have two Margaritas.

How about one margarita, relax, and then try it again? Sorry I don't know how the machine works. Is your strip possibly too wide? Did you starch the strip?

Can you call your dealer/LQS for help? The dealer should be able to help you, or show you how to use it. Or call customer support.

I have a bias binder, but it makes me a little crazy too! I find that I'm happier with my binding if i just do it without this particular tool. (The margarita sounds like a GREAT idea!)

I like to machine stitch my bindings and learned a technique for "piped bindings" that I really like. I'm working on one and expect to get it finished up later this week... will start a topic and post a pic when I'm done.

Didn't starch so thanks for the idea. Might help.

Believe me, after all this time, I have been to my dealer several times. They have no problem at all. Then I get home and the bias binder devil finds me.

I'm to that point. Get rid of the binder, not the Margaritas.

My 82 year old stubborn streak just won't let me give up till i master that sucker. I may never use it again, but at least I will have won.