The edging, or fringing braid, has always been considered one of the most useful and productive tailor's inventions. It is almost universal - this is an excellent opportunity in case it is necessary to hide the seams on the inside of the finished product (wrong side). The inlay will not spoil the appearance when used as a decorative element, since it has a high level of aesthetics.
Application of a fringing tape
Such products are woven or woven stripes with a width of one to five centimeters, which is widely used in the clothing industry. Beyki are used to decorate or process the seams of casual clothes for adults and children, in overalls, in the manufacture of bags and shoes.
Very often, fringing braid is used in order to beautifully decorate the edges of the fabric or a variety of textile products. For example, it can be bedspreads, blankets, pillows, etc. Designers have found widespread use of tape (braid) in the decoration of different types of curtains. The edges of the fabric processed by it do not crumble and do not crumble. Due to the use of high-quality material, such products do not stretch, keep their shape well.
In sewing production, fringing tapes have two main tasks:
- hide and protect the slice;
- strengthen and mask the seams.
Let us consider in more detail where and how this product is used.
For edging unlined textiles
Due to the use of the fringing braid, the edges of the products look very neat, the main seams are not visible. The tape, which has a low density, is flexible and soft, is well suited for edging parts in contact with the body: cuffs, necks, hem, etc.
To strengthen the seams
The edging tape helps the fabric maintain its shape in the areas that are most stretched. For example, on pockets, the neck of dresses and T-shirts, etc.
To protect the cut of textiles
Towel, woolen blankets, tablecloths sewn from bulk materials are often trimmed with braid. It not only hides the seam and perfectly protects the edge of the product from shedding, but also performs a decorative function.
In addition, the tape is used to mask and strengthen the cuts and seams on home and light shoes, bags, backpacks, cosmetic bags, pencil cases and covers.
Main advantages
Today on sale you can find products of various sizes and colors, so you can choose the option that is most suitable for certain needs.
Excellent features of edging tapes:
- do not stretch;
- keep their shape for a long time;
- do not fade in the sun;
- easy to sew;
- produced by industry in a wide range of colors.
Strength, durability, high flexibility, resistance to UV radiation and deformation can also be noted.
Production material
According to the manufacturing method and raw material composition, the modern range of braid is quite wide and varied. New types of raw materials and production methods have significantly updated the range of these products.
Today, polyester, polypropylene, viscose and other ribbons are produced. For the manufacture of braid, wool and cotton yarn, bulk polyamide and polyester yarns of the type melan and meron are also used.
Terms of Use
When choosing a fringing braid, be guided by what fabric you take it for. You need to give preference:
- dense braid if the base is complex or heavy;
- for lightweight fabric, select the simplest and least tight braid;
- the most elegant - lace trim, it can look perfect on a guipure dress or skirt.
Edgeband Technology
To perform work with a fringing tape, two types of paws can be used:
- snail foot;
- foot with a ruler.
The second at work is more convenient and efficient, it is used more often by seamstresses. The foot itself represents a bending device, which is equipped with a transparent plastic ruler having a marking under which the tape is directly fed.
In order to work, you must:
- Adjust the width of the hole for the braid with the appropriate screw. After the adjustment is made, you need to insert the tape into it. Pay attention at the same time - it is desirable that the fringing tape through the foot advance with little effort. Due to this, it will be possible to avoid during the displacement of the tape.
- The position of the foot with the ruler must be adjusted so that the seam lies at a distance of one to two millimeters from the left edge of the edging.
- After this, you need to insert a section of the product into the slot of the adjusted foot, then lower the needle and gently stitch the seam. When performing this work, it is necessary to ensure that the cut in the foot does not move from its place.
Those who use a ruler foot for the first time should spend time fine-tuning and perform several separate training samples. Sometimes it is quite problematic to adjust the position of the foot, but it is important to understand that it is precisely the exact adjustment that will help to sew the edging tape qualitatively and quickly.
Conclusion
It is advisable to purchase a fringing braid both for home use and for sewing production. The use of such products helps to make the seams durable, flexible and aesthetically pleasing, as well as to protect a section of the fabric from falling. Due to its simplicity and ease of use, the fringing braid is multifunctional and has a wide range of applications.