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If baby's a boy, l'd forget scallops.
When doing scallops, the safest way is to leave the border straight, and Mark the scallop line 1/4" outside/ away from where you want to stitch. Then lay the folded bias with raw edges along the marked line and sew with 1/4" s.a. When going around the outward curve be sure to nearly ease the fabric as you stitch ,then at indenting curve gently stretch the binding. This is because you'll need to have lots of play on outer curves to keep binding flat when handsewing back, and you want less bulk on inside curves to keep it from being too bulky. Also, a gentle in & out curve is way easier to bind than an outward curve followed by a sharp indent.After you've completed sewing the binding to the front and joining it, Then cut just 1/8" outside the marked line. Doing the sewing first and later the cutting allows you to safely stitch without stretching your scalloped border. I made custom drapery& valances for 25 yr. This is the best way.