Binding question.....and math
#1
I want to just machine bind my quilts. I really don't have a lot of interest in hand stitching the back binding down. (Call me impatient.....)
My question is this: how do I cut/measure the binding strips such that when I sew the folded piece to the front and then bring the fabric to the back, the width is about the same on both sides of the fabric? I need numbers!!!!
Does this make sense? Surely there is a way. I have a 2.5 inch strip on a quilt now, and want to sitd on the front to catch the back but cannot do it because the back is wider than the front and I would end up stitching onto the quilt front.
Sorry, hope this isn't confusing anyone. I'm still a newbie.
:)
My question is this: how do I cut/measure the binding strips such that when I sew the folded piece to the front and then bring the fabric to the back, the width is about the same on both sides of the fabric? I need numbers!!!!
Does this make sense? Surely there is a way. I have a 2.5 inch strip on a quilt now, and want to sitd on the front to catch the back but cannot do it because the back is wider than the front and I would end up stitching onto the quilt front.
Sorry, hope this isn't confusing anyone. I'm still a newbie.
:)
#5
Originally Posted by Mamagus
I suggest you sew the binding to the BACK and bring it to the front, then stitch it down on the front. That way if the back is a bit off it won't be so noticeable.
#7
Originally Posted by ToucanSam
But is there a number/formula that would work if I didn't attach it to the back instead, as mamagus suggested?
#9
I bind most of my quilts by machine. I machine them onto the back, bring the binding to the front,then all you need to do is a neat row all the way round! It looks nice with a decorative stitch too.
Karen xx
Karen xx
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