Originally Posted by ktbb
according to the instructions on the link, self binding is one layer only. I tried playing with a piece of paper to get a double fold self-binding, but while it can be done, it is really bulky (if batting is used to fill the binding, or very wimpy (if you trim the batting).
In addition, the double binding makes the corners double bulky when you follow the instructions on the link.
If you want to do it double, I may be able to figure out the numbers but you need to tell me how wide you want the finished binding to be...how much backing fabric do you want to have visible on the front.
Thanks for your reply. I think when I do traditional binding, 1/2 inch shows, so I guess that is what I want to show doing the self-binding as well. That being said, I don't think I want to do the self binding if you think that the double-fold would be too bulky. And I am worried about doing just single layer of backing fabric that the binding wouldn't hold as well. Is there anyway to do double-folded self binding with mitered corners? If not, I think I'll just do the traditional binding. :shock: I like the look of it anyway.
Again, thanks all for the replies. And dotcomdtcm, good luck to you with your quilt.