Machine Binding and Bottom Line thread
 

I have always used either Robison Anton 40wt or Glide for machine binding. But I have a spool of Bottom Line that is perfect for the quilt I want to machine bind today. Will the Bottom Line be ok for machine binding? I also use the glue basting method if that makes any difference.

Thanks for the help. :)

Oh, using the Sharon Shamber method and Bottom Line in top and bobbin.

I love Sharons method, but bottom line is pretty fine.

Bottom Line is thin and strong. Perfect for binding.

Thank you BellaBoo. :) I set my machine and tension up for it. May even do the Sharon Shamber method without variation since the BL is so nice n thin. <3

If you're pressing it to dry the glue and it's at a high heat, you may have problems with the thread melting or breaking. I'd test a small area first.

I stumbled across Sharon Shamber's binding video the same morning I was about to begin binding a sweatshirt jacket for my daughter. It is brilliantly easy and I came out with the finest looking binding I've ever done! I can't address the thread issue, but highly recommend Sharon's video!:)

I cut about 8 inches of thread and set my iron on it for about 30 seconds then pulled each end and was just fine. :) happy dance. Its going quite well.

I use bottom line all the time for bindings as it's fine and doesn't show but very little if at all. Works wonderful.

I haven't found any of the brand name poly thread that will melt when pressing.

There are some that do, you just have to test rather than be sorry.

Is your statement based on your own personal experience with Bottom Line?


I have used miles and miles of Bottom Line and NEVER had it melt.

No, the poly thread I had melt was 'Polystar' thread. I doubt my iron was hotter than 440. It was set for cotton fabric and melted the thread. I've heard of other people having the same problem.

OMgoodness, I just watched the whole video, this method is terrific. I've got to go buy some Elmers and get to binding! Thanks for the heads up. :thumbup:

Went to my sewing room and tried to bread some Bottom Line thread, wow you are right that thread is really strong! Should be great for binding.