Having problems binding around corners

[Esket]

20 minutes ago, RockyAussie said:

Just my 2 cents...Some binding tapes are very bad on corners and some are wonderful even though they measure the same and the same applies with some leathers as well.

In the nylon world it can vary a lot between the different types of binding tape/grosgrain and bias tape, add to that the different stretch values and stretch direction of each fabric. This is before accounting for width, too, haha. 

This is why I keep it to one mil-spec binding from one manufacturer- it always handles the same and I can design for it easier knowing how it will act. 

[LindanHotAir]

1 hour ago, Esket said:

In the nylon world it can vary a lot between the different types of binding tape/grosgrain and bias tape, add to that the different stretch values and stretch direction of each fabric. This is before accounting for width, too, haha. 

This is why I keep it to one mil-spec binding from one manufacturer- it always handles the same and I can design for it easier knowing how it will act. 

I have purchased from Bally Ribbon Mills for mil-spec tape and webbing.

 

[Xanthe]

Intersting topic, and the contacts look great, but I am in the UK.  Any recommendations for binding experts here?

 

[Constabulary]

College Sewing - they have tons of different binders, folders... Not sure if they still offer the printed catalogue but it is worth having. Great reference for binder  attachments and so forth.

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/folders-attachments

[Xanthe]

Thank you, that is a lot of different binders to choose from.  

I am new to binding and although I doubted my set up for a while, with about 2 weeks of constant practice binding tight corners, I have finally cracked it. For anyone else learning this skill I would recommend lots of patience and determination.