Binding Question
11-04-2010, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by sahm4605
You can use the T-pins but I find that saftey pins work better because they don't poke me all the time and there is no chance of them slipping out. I also iron my binding as I fold it over to the back. It helps me keep it from getting pulled out of shape as I do the hand binding. You must be beside yourself with excitement at finishing the quilt.
11-04-2010, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by azwendyg
I always iron mine down first and then pin or glue-baste it down before stitching. It helps me to maintain a more even binding width on the front and a straighter fold. I don't have any problems with stretching, but it's something to watch for...
As you can see, quilters have different methods that work well for them, so feel free to experiment a little and see what works best for you.
Congrats on getting ready to finish up your quilt!
As you can see, quilters have different methods that work well for them, so feel free to experiment a little and see what works best for you.
Congrats on getting ready to finish up your quilt!
11-04-2010, 12:08 PM
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I use big bobby pins to hold the binding in place as I go. Tried the clips but they open up and fly all over the room. I usually do about 36 inches ahead of where I am, and as I take one off I add it to the other end.
11-04-2010, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by sahm4605
You can use the T-pins but I find that saftey pins work better because they don't poke me all the time and there is no chance of them slipping out. I also iron my binding as I fold it over to the back. It helps me keep it from getting pulled out of shape as I do the hand binding. You must be beside yourself with excitement at finishing the quilt.
11-04-2010, 11:52 PM
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I was told that ironing my binding in half may skew when sewing it on by machine. So, I don't iron. When turning the binding over, it should have a nice roll to it. This I sew by hand. It's always looked nice.
11-04-2010, 11:59 PM
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I basically do it just like you would a hem in a skirt, only really tiny stitches. That is of course after the binding is sewn onto the front. I use a few regular pins to hold it in place. the one thing I do that I have not seen mentioned is that I thread a bunch of needles ahead. I don't know why, it just made sense to me. I hate to have to stop and thread a needle. The only problem I have had is that my hands hurt really bad afterward and it does take a long time. But it is what I like to call tv work so the time is not really a problem. But the pain is not fun. I really want to learn how to do a good job putting the binding on completely with my sewing machine.
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