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Old 06-27-2010, 07:32 AM
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bearisgray
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Originally Posted by salemmm
I can't figure the math on my binding.... I thought to end up w/ a 1/2" binding- you start w/ a 2 1/2" strip-- fold in half- press- line up the edge w/ the edge of the sandwhich and sew it on 1/4 ". When I practiced this-- I end up w/ 1/4" on the front and bigger on the back. What am I doing wrong????
Practice sewing it on with a wider seam - I would suggest a "scant" 1/2 inch - for starters - you may need to fiddle around with what works for you
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