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Corners on Bindings
I have looked at the tutorials on the mitered corners on binding and I follow the directions. However, when I turn them out, the are all bunched up. What do I need to do differently
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are you leaving the 1/4 inch when you come to the end before you turn?
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It is really important to do as DebraK stated. Here is a really good short video that will help. When I was learning how to do them, I watched a bazillion videos about it before I was able to do it really well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfSd1IJCRtA |
You should also trim the inside of the corner to help the binding fold over.
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I found this one on youtube to be the easiest to follow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INh6sVKJRrA
I've watched it a few times and had no problem turning my binding corners. As a matter of fact, they come out nearly perfect if you do it this way. Also, I was told by a master quilter that if you press the binding away from the quilt body (after it is sewn on by machine) it will be easier to turn to the other side to hand sew. Tried it this time on my DD's quilt and it's effortless to turn it over! Just passing it on, hope this helps.:) |
thank you for the videos posting. i also struggle with the quality of my bindings!
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
(Post 5119628)
It is really important to do as DebraK stated. Here is a really good short video that will help. When I was learning how to do them, I watched a bazillion videos about it before I was able to do it really well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfSd1IJCRtA Great tutorial........I recommend it! |
check out you tube --sharon shambers--glued binding
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thanks for the information. i always have the same problem. i can always get
about two of my corners right and then the other two i seem to have problems. i will be using the information for my next quilt. |
One I found this technique I will never go back! So simple, easy and effortless.
Originally Posted by jemma
(Post 5120334)
check out you tube --sharon shambers--glued binding
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I use double fold binding. It does help to press the binding and corner after stitching it to the top before folding it over. This sets the corner 45º fold and makes turning the binding to the back easier. Once you have it turned to the back, pin the binding to the back of the quilt about 3 inches from the corner. Use a stilletto or narrow object (like a darning needle) to smooth the binding up to the corner and hold the binding down along the adjacent edge and fold over the other binding edge over the first edge. Leave the needle/stilleto in there until you get the correct 45º on the binding edge that is on top. When it's perfect, place a pin in it and draw out the needle/stilletto.
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