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I do it much the same way as krafty14, 2 1/4" binding sewn to the back and flipped to the front. I think the only difference is I use a decorative stitch to sew mine down. I haven't done a hand binding in over 2 years! Here's an album that shows the stitch I use http://imgur.com/a/PMnK8 I should also add that I almost always use bias binding. I use the stitch line from attaching to it the back as a placement guide when I flip it to the front, placing the binding just over that line. PM me if you have questions on my method. I'm making it one of my own quilting 'signatures'.
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Because I do a lot of quilts for Project Linus most times I machine stitch my binding, it's more durable and tougher for the usage that these quilts will get. I have no problem with it, I cut my bindings 2.5" wide, fold in half, stitch per normal to the quilt and machine stitch it down using a normal presser foot! The pic below shows binding using a Greek Key stitch but I use a lot of different ones. I do overlock stitch my quilt edges before attaching the binding and I think that helps a lot.
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I sew the binding to the back and turn it over to the front and top stitch it. I have carpal tunnel syndrome, so hand stitching isn't possible.
Here' my video of me binding a baby quilt with a 1917 White Rotary treadle machine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4kVaamCRnc |
I still do the old way. Sew to back and hand sew to the front.
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Originally Posted by Skyangel
(Post 7135994)
After years of trying the edge-stitching foot and moving my needle over, and sticking it down with wash-away wonder tape to keep it in place I was still not happy with the result. I have just learned a new technique using a flat felling foot (used for the double-needle seem on jeans). I sew it to the back, then use this foot to top stitch it down on the front. It has a deep groove underneath for the binding to ride when I sew it down. I use the 8mm felling foot for my Bernina (#71) and cut my strips at 2". I got a decent finish my first try without practice.
I found this technique on a blog and all I can cay is THANK YOU to the bloger: http://awomanaday.com/2013/01/17/hap...nding-edition/ |
Originally Posted by Skyangel
(Post 7135994)
After years of trying the edge-stitching foot and moving my needle over, and sticking it down with wash-away wonder tape to keep it in place I was still not happy with the result. I have just learned a new technique using a flat felling foot (used for the double-needle seem on jeans). I sew it to the back, then use this foot to top stitch it down on the front. It has a deep groove underneath for the binding to ride when I sew it down. I use the 8mm felling foot for my Bernina (#71) and cut my strips at 2". I got a decent finish my first try without practice.
I found this technique on a blog and all I can cay is THANK YOU to the bloger: http://awomanaday.com/2013/01/17/hap...nding-edition/ |
I sew binding to the front. Press outwards. Turn and pin to the back just beyond the stitch line. Stitch in the ditch on the front side. It does take a little practice to get it right, but makes a beautiful binding with great corners.
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I always machine sew my binding. My trick is to use a decorative feather stitch when doing the final stitching. It holds well, looks nice, and camouflages minor inconsistencies. I find it looks very nice as long as my binding is even. BTW, I use 2 1/2" binding and I have started serging the edges of my quilt before binding. It gives me a smooth solid edge to work with.
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Originally Posted by pjnesler
(Post 7137225)
When I hand sew my bindings, I end up with very sore fingers, I just can't seem to get use to wearing a thimble - drives me crazy.
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Originally Posted by ktigger2
(Post 7137267)
I do it much the same way as krafty14, 2 1/4" binding sewn to the back and flipped to the front. I think the only difference is I use a decorative stitch to sew mine down. I haven't done a hand binding in over 2 years! Here's an album that shows the stitch I use http://imgur.com/a/PMnK8 I should also add that I almost always use bias binding. I use the stitch line from attaching to it the back as a placement guide when I flip it to the front, placing the binding just over that line. PM me if you have questions on my method. I'm making it one of my own quilting 'signatures'.
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