Nearly there - but how do I attach the binding? (Hand sewing front as well as back)

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07-26-2019, 02:33 AM

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QuiltnNan

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I am not 100% percent certain I know exactly what French binding is ...

This is French binding as it relates to garment sewing https://inhousepatterns.com/blogs/ne...nding-tutorial
but this is French Fold Binding for a quilt https://www.quiltingcompany.com/how-...uilting-daily/

07-26-2019, 04:26 AM

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First side stitch all the way through, then second side just stitch into the backing fabric with an invisible stitch ( I use a ladder stitch)

07-26-2019, 06:53 AM

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Thank you! I do that binding technique when I machine stitch my binding but have never seen it called that before.

07-27-2019, 03:30 AM

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themadpatter

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I think I would use a whip stitch or back stitch to sew through all 3 layers to stabilize the edge. Then I'd sew the first edge(s) then flip and do the other side. It means going around 3 times, but it will be much easier, I think.

11-05-2019, 01:55 PM

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SophieHatter

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I hand stitched both sides of the French Binding. I pinned it in place with plenty of quilt pins first, which seemed to work. Just took time![ATTACH=CONFIG]619329[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]619330[/ATTACH]

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