Old 07-15-2017, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhonda K View Post
You can stitch the binding on using a 3/8" seam allowance.

I sew binding onto the back using 3/8" seam then turn over to front and stitch down. I can see where the stitches are on the front and control the corner turns easier.

Or cut the binding smaller as mentioned above.

I made some scrap samples of both to determine which method worked for me. Generally, I don't iron the binding in half before stitching either. The binding edge lays flatter without the ironed edge. A light press to flatten the binding edge afterwards and it's all good.
Boy what a duh moment. Why didn't I think of that. Of course it is so easy to use by 1/4 inch foot but I am going to try it with a bigger seam. Makes sense to me.
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