Do you make your own binding?
02-19-2011, 08:40 PM
#152
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I make my own, also. I cut mine 2-3/8 inches wide. Sew strips on a diagonal then fold in half lengthwise. I have found that for me, 2-1/4 is too narrow and 2-1/2 is too wide. Just that 1/8 inch makes the world of difference for me.
02-19-2011, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by sewwhat85
i make my own
Generally make the binding out of the backing material.
I also join the left over bindings and use it in scrap or childrens quilts.
Or..since my binding is 2 1/2 " wide, I cut it into squares.
Depends on how I feel at the time.
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02-20-2011, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim
I make my own, I cut two inch strips on the bias and I have a machine with a bias binder attachment on it and I run t he 2 inch strip throughtthe bias maker and right onto the edge of the quilt and under the needle sewing it on right away...sometimes I do have to put it on with regualr machine if the fabric is too stretchy or one that the machine doesn't seem to like
My husband laughed and laughed when he came home that day. I had sewed bias binding on everything I could find to sew it on, the kitchen towels, curtains, sheets, pillowcases, even the tail of one of his old workshirts!
The house was full of bias binding!
Well, at about ten cents a pk...
02-20-2011, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by purplemem
I have done it three different ways:
I have made my own cutting 2 1/2 inch strips, and ironing with the Simplicity binding maker. That's what I do now, and love it.
I have bought binding on ebay for .40 cents a yard.
I have bought bias tape (pre-made) from Walmart, but they never have enough packages or the right colors. However, it sure is fast to use...
What about you? What do you do about binding?
I have made my own cutting 2 1/2 inch strips, and ironing with the Simplicity binding maker. That's what I do now, and love it.
I have bought binding on ebay for .40 cents a yard.
I have bought bias tape (pre-made) from Walmart, but they never have enough packages or the right colors. However, it sure is fast to use...
What about you? What do you do about binding?
I have always only made my own, now that is because I never knew that you can purchase some pre-made binding! Now that I know....
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02-20-2011, 10:58 AM
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I always make my own to compliment the quilt using anything from 2' to 2.5" strips depending on the quilt. The strips are folded wrong sides together, pressed, sewn raw edges together on the front and then hand-stitched to the back mitering corners.
I have wondered about the Singer binder. Is it worth the purchase or too good to be true? Thanks!
I have wondered about the Singer binder. Is it worth the purchase or too good to be true? Thanks!
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