What decorative stitches do you use when machine binding?
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What decorative stitches do you use when machine binding?
I have just spent 3 hrs binding a quilt by machine. I am worn out trying to get a semi straight stitch . What are some decorative stitches people use other than the zig zag?
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Beth
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Beth
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I admit I usually turn the binding by hand because I enjoy that part of the process.
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A serpentine stitch is the easiest for me. I let half the serpentine be on the binding and half on the quilt, and "aim" for the edge of the binding.
I also like a blanket stitch (machine applique stitch) with the "bite" going into the binding. This one is slower going for me because staying exactly on the stitching line is more important for the stitch to look good on both front and back.
Edit: I do think it helps a lot to do quite a bit of accurate prepping of the binding before sewing. It helps if seam allowances are exact, pressing the machine-sewn binding away from the quilt (but not pressing the binding edge), and glue basting the binding into exactly the right place.
I also like a blanket stitch (machine applique stitch) with the "bite" going into the binding. This one is slower going for me because staying exactly on the stitching line is more important for the stitch to look good on both front and back.
Edit: I do think it helps a lot to do quite a bit of accurate prepping of the binding before sewing. It helps if seam allowances are exact, pressing the machine-sewn binding away from the quilt (but not pressing the binding edge), and glue basting the binding into exactly the right place.
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I just start looking at them all and go from there. I love Vikings walking foot because you can do so many things with including one of the latest attachments and that is a foot that allows you to use twin needles with the walking foot. I love using the different stitches to change things from the normal.
#8
normally I use a straight stitch in the ditch when folding binding toward the back and machine stitching. recently I did a quilt using the backing as the binding. I used a decorative stitch for that one...I thought I had a closer picture than this one. the stitch I used looks like a snowflake or starburst.
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