Mitered Corners
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The last pot holder I made I used pre-made bindings. I'm working with my own binding now, but my mitered corners are not the same on the front as the back. What am I doing wrong? Is my seam allowance wrong? How do I know what allowance to use?
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They look about like mine...
When you get to the end of the side, do you stop one seam-allowance away from the end and pull the binding straight up perpendicular to the previous side, then straight down? And then start right a the end to sew the new seam? I have been very happy with that method. Happy binding! (I think they look fine...) |
Originally Posted by chrisvdh
(Post 5393450)
They look about like mine...
When you get to the end of the side, do you stop one seam-allowance away from the end and pull the binding straight up perpendicular to the previous side, then straight down? And then start right a the end to sew the new seam? |
They look great to me. I hate mitered corners on quilts, although I have been doing them lately. I like rounding off the corners so they hang nicer and look better. I don't think that would work good on anything but a quilt.
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You might try a 3/8" seam allowance. I cut my binding at 2 & 1/2", fold in half lengthwise, press, then use a 3/8" seam width. It works perfectly.
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I cut my binding 2 1/4 inches wide// that helps...
plus check the binding video on you tube... they are very helpful |
Originally Posted by Diane007
(Post 5394195)
I cut my binding 2 1/4 inches wide// that helps...
plus check the binding video on you tube... they are very helpful |
There are so many videos to watch to help! Watch them and see if it helps! :)
You are doing everything right. I think yours look good! |
I cut mine at 2 1/4" that way your back is a bit narrower
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