Decorative stitches for machine binding
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I often use a decorative stitch on a baby or child's quilt for durability. When I do I like a serpentine or some stitch with some movement as it can camoflage any deviation from trying to get a real straight stitch when binding. If I use too much of a decorative stitch, it gets stiff and I don't care for that. Just my opinion - again, no quilt police here so do what works for you.
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I've used the buttonhole stitch quite successfully. Works better when you pull the backing around to the front and stitch. Or at least it does for me. I've also used the one that takes 2-3 stitches straight then zigs to the left/right sorta like an invisible hem.
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