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sewingladydi 10-02-2010 06:05 PM

When attaching binding, you stop and back stitch 1/4" from the corner, fold the binding up and then back down and start stitching the next side-But here is my question do you start the new side at the very top or 1/4" down from the corner? I've seen it both ways.

Any help?

littlehud 10-02-2010 06:09 PM

I start 1/4 inch from the top. It works best for me.

Maride 10-02-2010 06:23 PM

It shouldn't make any difference as long as you make sure the second seam is exactly 1/4 inch.

Aunt Retta 10-02-2010 06:27 PM

I don't think it makes a difference either but it is easier for me to start at the top!

0tis 10-02-2010 06:28 PM

I start 1/4" from the first side and second side.

Sadiemae 10-02-2010 06:47 PM


Originally Posted by littlehud
I start 1/4 inch from the top. It works best for me.

I do this also.

deema 10-02-2010 06:49 PM


Originally Posted by Sadiemae

Originally Posted by littlehud
I start 1/4 inch from the top. It works best for me.

I do this also.

Me too.

amma 10-02-2010 07:43 PM

I always start at the edge, I will have to try starting a 1/4" in next time :D:D:D

maine ladybug 10-02-2010 07:54 PM

On mini quilts I often start at the top. On all others I start 1/4 inch down. I learned both of those from quilt teachers and they work for me.

sewingladydi 10-03-2010 04:45 AM

So I guess the consensus is that you stop 1/4" before the end of the corners, but you can start at the fold or 1/4" down from the fold. I've done both and didn't see much of a difference, but wasn't sure if one way was better for some reason I couldn't figure out

Thanks everyone


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