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Judi in Ohio 10-10-2012 04:58 AM


Originally Posted by nannyrick.com (Post 5573526)
I was wondering if you are supposed to press your binding
after finishing?

Because of talk here I didn't press my binding before putting on my binding I'm working on now. I loved how it went on and is sewing down. I do press the front side, after attaching the binding to get out any excess, but not all the way to the fold, just were it is attached.

pollyjvan9 10-10-2012 05:02 AM

I always press the binding in half before attaching because I don't pin either.

quilterjody 10-10-2012 09:43 AM


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.

I do the same. I press the binding seam and then press to the back of the quilt and hold with clips. I find I get less hand cramps trying to hold everything in place by doing this.

PlanoDebbie 10-10-2012 06:01 PM

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.

jo ford 10-11-2012 02:39 AM

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.

rj.neihart 10-11-2012 04:37 AM

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.

Jingle 10-11-2012 04:57 AM

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.

Pink Dogwood 10-11-2012 04:58 AM

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.

PenniF 10-11-2012 06:09 AM


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.

Ohhhhh...sorry - misunderstood. Yes- but i press only along the binding seam line on the front of the quilt.

matraina 10-11-2012 06:34 AM

Yes, I press mine.


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