I use 2.25 when the quilt is quilting cotton top and back, but if I'm using Minky, I'll switch to 2.5 inches.
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2 1/4" for me....I like a smaller tighter binding on my quilts and table runners.
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I usually let my binding be like another border. I cut it 6" or more wide. Double fold it and sew it like regular binding. The corners miter perfectly the wider the binding. If I want the small binding look I sew 1/2" topstitching around the binding. I get very creative with my bindings. I get a lot of how did you do that? LOL
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It depends on the project and whether hand sewn or machine...either 2 1/2 or 2 1/4.
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2 1/4, double bias
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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 8045583)
I do 2-1/4 inch straight of grain double fold binding on most quilts. 2-1/4 bias binding for scallops.
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I just bought a binder attachment for my Bernina. I am learning to use it so that I can machine bind...my fingers don't bend like they used to...biggest size is 1.5 inches....I am amazed at how nice it stitches...
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I do a test stitching with a longer stitch for about six inches to get my "exact" needle setting.
It usually takes me two or three tries to "get it right." |
I suppose I could do it on a "test sandwich" - but then I would miss out on all the unsewing I do on the actual quilt!
If the seam is too narrow, I can leave it - it will just be covered - |
Another fun option is to create a flange border - I just did this with my last finished quilt and really liked the finished look. Here’s a tutorial if you’re interested - https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/...-tutorial.html
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