Help with bias binding required.
I am wanting to apply bias bindinh to 4" circles, but without success. The end result is pulled and the circle doesn't lie flat. I have tried making small cuts at the end of the circle, but no luck. Is there a trick to this?
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You will need to calculate the exact perimeter, precut and connect the 2 ends of the binding before you add it (pressing the seam open). Be sure everything is starched or sized and pressed. Why are you binding something this size? If you are making something like a pot holder, you might be happier finishing it 'pillowcase' (or 'birthing') style.
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Originally Posted by QM
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You will need to calculate the exact perimeter, precut and connect the 2 ends of the binding before you add it (pressing the seam open). Be sure everything is starched or sized and pressed. Why are you binding something this size? If you are making something like a pot holder, you might be happier finishing it 'pillowcase' (or 'birthing') style.
However I do wholehearteted agree that if they are just 4" circles a birthing technique will be far faster easier and give a better overal finish. |
Sorry to be a nuisance, but what is the birthing technique? The reason the circles are so small is that they are to be embroidered and then appliqued onto a cot quilt.
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the (birthing) method is placing an interfacing/backing of some sort- right sides together over the circle- stitch around the circle- cut a small X in the center of the backing material- turn right side out- press- top stitch 1/4 around the perimeter---voila- smooth finished edges
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What a clever idea. Thank you very much.
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