Leather Binder For Consew 206

[Colt W Knight]

Is there such a thing as a leather binding foot for a Consew 206rb-1? Something similar to a tape binder? My mother asked me to make her some things, and she posted them on facebook. Since then I have received a tong of requests.

[Trox]

Do you want a binding foot set or a complete set with a leather binder. You can ask http://www.kwokhing.com/ here. They have leather binders and foot set for most Asian made machines.

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[Uwe]

The Kwok Hing website can be a pain to navigate. Here's a link to page I think you need: http://www.kwokhing.com/KHF/app/app_bi_1n.htm Once you find what you need or want, you'll need a bit of good luck finding somebody who can actually sell you the thing. Ordering directly from Kwok Hing can be challenging.

Of course a google search for "Consew 206rb-1 binder" also comes up with a couple variations on the theme and a few buying options in the $50-60 range so you at least know what you're looking for.

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Exactly which of the binders work for your application depends on the leather strip/tape you're trying to use for binding (how thick, how wide, etc.) If you make your own strip/tape you can customize it to fit whatever binder you get. If you plan to use ready-made leather tape, you'll have to get a binder that is compatible with that particular size leather strip/tape.

[Colt W Knight]

Thanks guys,

I tried to buy something for my machine from that website last year, and I had an awful time communicating with them. They didn't understand what I wanted, and asked me to send them pictures of my machine and the guide attachment I was wanting. After that, I wasn't real sure I should order from them or not.

I don't know much about sewing machines, and I know less about sewing machine attachments.

Do you know any sources for ready made leather binding? I guess I should source my materials first, then try to find a binder that fits. I don't think I am setup to cut long strips of soft leather accurately enough to make my own, I was hoping to just buy it ready made.

Regards,

Colt

[Wishful]

I have had good luck buying accessories from sharp sewing on ebay. even if they do not show an item they can usually track it down.

[Uwe]

I don't know of a source for ready-cut real leather edging tape. There are a few choices for PU imitation leather edging tape that pop up in Google. Mass produced goods often use bound edges to hide the not-so-pretty layer edges of mixed materials or the raw edges of poorly tanned leather that is still blue in the center.

On smaller scales, I'm guessing most leather crafters make their own leather edging tape from the same hide to make sure the leather color and texture match or coordinate with the main piece. A large cutting mat, metal ruler, a clamp or two, and a very sharp knife will go a long way to making nice straight strips in small batches. Personally I use a large, moderately expensive Logan 850 mat cutter I originally got for cutting photo mat stock to make up to 48" long precise strips of leather for handles, belts, etc. If you're going to make a lot of straps and have the money, there are special leather strip cutting machines available. Of course after you cut the strap, you probably also need to thin the leather with a skiving/splitting tool.