Rug binding using Seiko STH 8BL

[Pipdoc]

Im a newbie and would like to know if its possible to sew binding tape onto a sisal/jute rug?

The issue as I see it, is man handing the 5metre x 1 metre rug and at the same time sewing the tape.

Is it possible please?

[kgg]

3 hours ago, Pipdoc said:

The issue as I see it, is man handing the 5metre x 1 metre rug and at the same time sewing the tape.

The main limiting factor as I see it is the thickness of the rug and whether it is sisal or jute. My understanding is sisal is rougher. Another factor is getting a bias tape binder with the correct mouth opening so you can feed both the tape and rug through too the needle. You will probably need to people to sew the rug as well setting up another table alongside the machines table to keep the rug flat as it being sewn. I think the max sewing thickness of the machine is 3/8" (9.5mm).

kgg

 

[Pipdoc]

Thanks KGG

Im now looking to buy a binder that will work with the machine/ tape and thickness of Sisal.

Watch this space!

[Northmount]

@Pipdoc Moved your post to Leather sewing machines.  This is where the sewing machine guys hang out, lots of experience and knowledge.

 

[kgg]

9 hours ago, Pipdoc said:

Im now looking to buy a binder that will work with the machine/ tape and thickness of Sisal.

How thick is the Sisal????

kgg

[Pipdoc]

17 hours ago, kgg said:

How thick is the Sisal????

kgg

It's around 6mm thick. 

 

[kgg]

35 minutes ago, Pipdoc said:

It's around 6mm thick. 

You are going to find two main options for binders. Your standard inline which are mainly use on flatbeds and the 90 degree binders mostly used with cylinder bed machines. Depending on the width of the bias binding tape you shouldn't have much problem finding an off the shelf binder that will accommodate the Sisal and the binding tape.

kgg