Originally Posted by nannyrick.com
(Post 5573526)
I was wondering if you are supposed to press your binding
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I always press the binding in half before attaching because I don't pin either.
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
(Post 5573611)
I press my binding in half and then sew it to the front of the quilt. After I have it sewn to the front of the quilt I press that seam. I also make sure and press the corner miters really well and they turn really nice that way.
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I pin my strip of binding, but I never iron it. I also don't pin it to the quilt as I attach it. One other thing that I found helpful is to not trim off the excess batting or backing fabric until after I have attached my binding. Less stretching and puckers.
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I wash, starch & press everything before cutting and sewing. I do not press my binding or quilt after it is complete. I wash the finished quilt on gentle cycle.
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Most of the time, I make my own binding with material, so it's necessary to press it to get the shape/size I need.
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I always press my binding in half, makes it much easier to sew on. I do use clips to hold it while I hand sew the back. It all makes it fast and easier to sew. I never press anything after it is finished. I wash and dry when finished and that is what I like. Do however you like.
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Until my last project, I ALWAYS pressed my bindings VERY carefully. However, I did a binding on the top of a purse without pressing and loved the look. It was easier, saved a step. No more pressing for me. I have sewed for many years and never heard of NOT pressing before a recent thread on here. This board is awesome for all the ideas everyone shares.
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Originally Posted by nannyrick.com
(Post 5573557)
Yes I do press before I put it on. I was just wondering about after it is done.
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Yes, I press mine.
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