Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
Honestly, sewing binding strips together isn't rocket science is it? So why did I just spend 3 hours sewing 5 ... FIVE simple strips together? That's only 4 seams!!
First one ... sewed in the opposite direct so when opened all I got was a V shape.
Resewed first one ... wonky. Rip.
Second one. Sewed it wonky, took it apart, and in the process flipped it around so that I had the seam on the right side of the fabric. Wouldn't have been so bad if I had noticed it BEFORE I trimmed it and sewed on the last strip.
Third seam ... I've managed to sew the tip of the other end of the strip under the seam!!!
So, what do you think I could have possibly done wrong with the last seam? What other rookie mistake could I have made? Anyone want to guess?
I'll give you one hint ... it's a batik so there is no right side of the fabric.
This may help. DON'T cut the angle before you sew - cut it after. I put the binding pieces at a 45 degree angle and then sew from corner to corner where they over lap. then you can open it to see if it's accurate, and THEN cut the seam allowance off. I'll bet if you look in the back of one of your quilting books, it will describe this method. If not, I'd be happy to post a photo.