Bias cut binding as compared to straight cut binding - for straight edges
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LilChickadee, I do whatever the particular binding job calls for. I always make sure my binding is cut straight, and on LOF I fold the edges together, press and bind. Some quilters do not press, but I have always folded edges together and pressed, then apply the binding. I don't think I have ever cut binding WOF, but I think that would be harder to do than LOF, but I think it's whatever is easier for you, not what works for me. No two quilters are going to go about the process exactly the same way -- that doesn't make anyone wrong -- what works for each of us is what really matters, as long as the end result represents good workmanship.
#22
This is an interesting thread. I had no idea so many of you use bias binding on straight edges. I usually don't but will try on my next one. I like your reasons for using bias.
A couple of years ago I made a bias binding using Jenny Doan's method but I did something wrong because it didn't come out right. I think it's a good video though.
A couple of years ago I made a bias binding using Jenny Doan's method but I did something wrong because it didn't come out right. I think it's a good video though.
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I usually baste the edges of my bias binding together to make sure that it is "even" before applying it. It seems to minimize any creeping. I do not press the binding in half because it seems to "turn" better without that hard crease in it.
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LilChickadee, I do whatever the particular binding job calls for. I always make sure my binding is cut straight, and on LOF I fold the edges together, press and bind. Some quilters do not press, but I have always folded edges together and pressed, then apply the binding. I don't think I have ever cut binding WOF, but I think that would be harder to do than LOF, but I think it's whatever is easier for you, not what works for me. No two quilters are going to go about the process exactly the same way -- that doesn't make anyone wrong -- what works for each of us is what really matters, as long as the end result represents good workmanship.
#25
Bias, always. At first I only did bias and rounded corners. But then I had to do a quilt that looked better with square corners. I already had the bias binding cut out so I used it, and found that mitering the corners is soooooo much easier with bias binding. So now I use bias 99.9% of the time with that .1% only being wall hangings when I want to use scrap jelly roll strips or something for binding.
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I prefer straight binding unless the edges are curved. I use the straight of grain (cutting parallel to the selvages) so there is no stretch but will go WOF if I don't have a long enough piece of fabric (I have a number of pieces of fabrics that I used for no-seam borders and I can usually cut the binding from the leftovers). I think this makes the edges more stable (especially if the borders are pieced)
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