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    Old 06-07-2011, 07:39 AM
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    Ladies,
    I stumbled upon this binding shortcut after a class with Weeks Ringle, of Chicago. She gave us some binding tips. When I came home, I was binding 6 placemats and came up with this idea on my own. It was one of those, "Duh, why didn't I do this before?!"
    Thought I would share.

    When you put on binding to a sewn item, I have seen it pooled in sewer's laps and I have seen women wearing toilet paper roll necklaces with it. I took a large, empty Rx bottle. I taped down the first binding edge with easily removable painter's tape, I then wound the binding so that it would pull off clockwise (providing tension), and so that the center fold was facing me as I sit at the machine (see the photos). As you sew, the binding comes off as the item you are sewing moves and pulls it. This leaves both hands free to "insert" your item into the binding. Hope I didn't make it sound too confusing. Enjoy!
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    Old 06-07-2011, 07:41 AM
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    Wow, aren't you clever! Thanks for sharing the tip. And the pictures make it even more understandable!
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    Old 06-07-2011, 07:41 AM
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    Pictures are the best. I can understand things so much better by seeing it than reading about it.

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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    Old 06-07-2011, 07:42 AM
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    WOOOOO! :D That's a good one!
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    Old 06-07-2011, 07:44 AM
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    That's brilliant! Pat yourself on the back. :thumbup:
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    Old 06-07-2011, 07:44 AM
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    Great idea!
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    Old 06-07-2011, 07:45 AM
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    thanks for the great tip.
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    Old 06-07-2011, 07:46 AM
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    what a great idea!!!
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    Old 06-07-2011, 07:50 AM
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    Originally Posted by Quilter7x
    Pictures are the best. I can understand things so much better by seeing it than reading about it.

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
    I agree!
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    Old 06-07-2011, 07:52 AM
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    Neat idea....seems like I'm always tripping on my binding.
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