Originally Posted by deedles215
It's me again- with more newbie questions.
Next next. I found pre-cut/rolled binding today at JoAnns in a patterned-not-plain-fabric. I believe it started at 2 1/2 inches wide, is rolled and pressed in half with one folded edge and one raw edge. I obviously have to fold the raw edge under- is there a 'set' size that my binding should be once it's finished? Do I fold and press that raw edge into itself until it touches or just about touches the center fold, or further out? Do I leave myself some extra batting/backing to fold in there, or not so much?
THANK YOU!!!!
I'll answer this part. The binding you bought sounds like it's ready to use. You leave it folded in half and line both raw edges of the binding up with the raw edge of the quilt and sew it one with a quarter inch seam. Then you turn the folded edge over to the back and hand sew it down.