Originally Posted by saragasch
This is probably a stupid question but what exactly is topstitching? Your idea sounds wonderful, I have a hard time with binding, I will try this next time.
top stitching is sewing from the right side of the material usually near, but not on, a seam, or paralleling the edge. It helps anchor the seam. You see it a lot on men's shirts down the front placket or around the cuffs/collar.