Machine Binding
06-28-2012, 03:09 PM
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The only machine sewn binding I've been happy with is the one posted by Charismah in tutorials. I think the title is Quick machine binding with flange. If you are careful to match the thread colour to the fabric, you can hardly see it's machine sewn. I either use this method for machine binding or do traditional binding and hand sew the back.
06-28-2012, 04:11 PM
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I have had quite good luck using Elmer's glue and pressing the binding in place..EXCEPT it seems the pressing stretches the binding just enough to sort of flare the edges of the quilt. Then I have to wash it and block it. I am still hand stitching the binding on 'good' quilts but have trying this method on some scrap lap quilts. Any suggestions?
06-28-2012, 04:14 PM
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I saw a youtube video showing how to do this using those neat new clips that Clover sells - apparently there are markings on them and when you put them on "just right" you get good results - I prefer to hand sew mine down - I enjoy the hand work.
06-28-2012, 05:43 PM
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Here is a video that explains it well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GVA05MxXTU
It is by Jennie of Missouri Star Quilt Co.
It is by Jennie of Missouri Star Quilt Co.
06-28-2012, 06:08 PM
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This is the way I do machine stitched binding. Always turns out looking nice. Stitch the binding to the back then turn to front and use a decorative stitich on top. Why hand stitch when the machine can the work.
06-28-2012, 06:24 PM
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I never had good luck till I started using a skinny strip ( 1/4 inch) of heat and bond lite to hold the binding exactly where I wanted it to be. It makes no difference if you bring the binding to the back or the front .. just make sure you cover the first stitch line by a few threads . If you are bringing it to the back , I stitch in the ditch on the front side. If you are bringing it to the front I top stitch on the right side.
Having the binding fused in place will make a world of difference . Use a decorative stitch if you like , but I perfer not see the stitches, and often use invisable thread .
Note : they even sell 1/4 inch wide fusible on a roll at Jo'anns.
Having the binding fused in place will make a world of difference . Use a decorative stitch if you like , but I perfer not see the stitches, and often use invisable thread .
Note : they even sell 1/4 inch wide fusible on a roll at Jo'anns.
06-28-2012, 06:49 PM
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I never had good luck till I started using a skinny strip ( 1/4 inch) of heat and bond lite to hold the binding exactly where I wanted it to be. It makes no difference if you bring the binding to the back or the front .. just make sure you cover the first stitch line by a few threads . If you are bringing it to the back , I stitch in the ditch on the front side. If you are bringing it to the front I top stitch on the right side.
Having the binding fused in place will make a world of difference . Use a decorative stitch if you like , but I perfer not see the stitches, and often use invisable thread .
Note : they even sell 1/4 inch wide fusible on a roll at Jo'anns.
Having the binding fused in place will make a world of difference . Use a decorative stitch if you like , but I perfer not see the stitches, and often use invisable thread .
Note : they even sell 1/4 inch wide fusible on a roll at Jo'anns.
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