Bias Binding... Why?
#11
When I was learning to quilt, I was told to use the bias binding technique. The last quilt I made I used the straight grain binding, and it turned out very well. Bias should be used when there are curves otherwise it might not lay flat.
#12
Originally Posted by Gramie bj
I like to use bias on everything when sewing over the joining seams on bias you don't have to go over 2 layers of seams.
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Thanks everyone. I do use straight of grain for bindings using a diagonal cut to join my strips. I understand the need for bias when binding curves, not that I have done a curved binding yet. I just finished binding a quilt I'm going to list for sale. Look for it...I'm calling it "Spring Flowers"
Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by dakotamaid
Originally Posted by Gramie bj
I like to use bias on everything when sewing over the joining seams on bias you don't have to go over 2 layers of seams.
#19
When you cut on the diagonal to make your binding strips, it lets the fabric stretch so it works very well on curves like for scallops or bags. You do not need to cut on the bias for straight edges of quilts. Hope this helps you.
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