Originally Posted by
jcrow
After I fold my binding over and iron it, I sew it 1/8" together on the unfinished side to keep it from pushing apart when I'm sewing it onto my quilt. It really helps. It lays flat and no more surprises.
I was making a bunch of binding this afternoon, to be ready to bind a project I'm finishing up.
Suddenly I realized, I do that ..... except I sew mine at 1/4" .... as I add it to the quilt.
Honestly, I don't believe in doing extra work if there's no need ... I've never had any problems in getting it to lay flat. All I do is cut it, join the strips, then press in 1/2 and I'm ready to go!