What! No binding made.
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So the binding of the # 2 is sewn on but not stitched down.
Here is how I make them with a 2 1/2 inch cut, ironed in half and then wound on a empty paper towel tube. When I sew them on the binding doesn't get tangled or pick up stray threads as it lays in an empty tub and just un-rolls. This is a pic of another one I did earlier.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]618755[/ATTACH]I write the name of the quilt on the tube and hold it down with scotch tape, I hate pins.
Here is how I make them with a 2 1/2 inch cut, ironed in half and then wound on a empty paper towel tube. When I sew them on the binding doesn't get tangled or pick up stray threads as it lays in an empty tub and just un-rolls. This is a pic of another one I did earlier.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]618755[/ATTACH]I write the name of the quilt on the tube and hold it down with scotch tape, I hate pins.
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I've been trying not pressing my binding for the last year since I joined this forum, it was one of my try something new attempts. I'm sort of meh on the results. I typically use a rather full poly batt and I consider the binding the last chance to add fabric to a quilt so use a slightly larger binding cut than many, 3".
Anyway, I haven't found any issues with the crease that some people seem to have when pressing. I didn't have any issues turning my corners or other concerns I had about it being non-pressed although I feel that it is easier to distort/add in fullness with it unpressed. Ultimately, my tops may wait some time before they are finished and I like storing the bindings pressed better for no particular reason other than they look more done. As I mentioned before, I have pieces of cardboard about the size of a paper tablet that I wrap my binding on, it stores flat and well and I can count the wraps and times them by the cardboard size. Don't seem to have problem with the folds, I used to put it around an empty oatmeal carton but that shape takes up a lot of space.
Anyway, I haven't found any issues with the crease that some people seem to have when pressing. I didn't have any issues turning my corners or other concerns I had about it being non-pressed although I feel that it is easier to distort/add in fullness with it unpressed. Ultimately, my tops may wait some time before they are finished and I like storing the bindings pressed better for no particular reason other than they look more done. As I mentioned before, I have pieces of cardboard about the size of a paper tablet that I wrap my binding on, it stores flat and well and I can count the wraps and times them by the cardboard size. Don't seem to have problem with the folds, I used to put it around an empty oatmeal carton but that shape takes up a lot of space.
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I use bias binding - I do not press a fold in, but I do baste (by machine) the raw edges together to prevent creeping of one layer. I wonder if spot glue basting would work - I have not tried it, so do not know the result/answer of doing that.
I also baste the edges (by machine) of the quilt sandwich together before putting on the binding.
That way, I only have "two" edges to keep lined up.
I also baste the edges (by machine) of the quilt sandwich together before putting on the binding.
That way, I only have "two" edges to keep lined up.
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