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What is the cut width of your binding strips?

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Old 04-12-2013, 11:38 PM
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Just wondering what width of binding strips you cut. I used to use 2 1/2. then for years used 2" and just yesterday learned that I can do 1 7/8" and it turns out perfectly on both the front and back. I am interested in what size works best for you
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I cut mine 2 1/4.
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2 1/2" for me.
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i prefer narrow bindings so often 2" (i seldom deal with 7/8" measurements); if binding a thick quilt- like a flannel one or one with minkie backing i may use a 2 1/4" up to a 2 1/2" but generally the narrower the better to me- i've used 1 3/4" and even 1 3/8" on small projects like placemats, tablerunners.
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Originally Posted by orangeroom View Post
2 1/2" for me.
Same here. I always use 2 1/2".
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i cut mine at 2.25"
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I use 2.5" for polyester battings, 2" for cotton battings. I use a little more than 1/4" seam, but probably not 3/8"
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I use 2 1/2" strips.

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I always use 2 1/2. But I machine bind so I need the extra 1/4 inch!
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Same here. I always use 2 1/2".
Me too - 2 1/2
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