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I am going to try this. Sounds like a good idea. I don't seem to have problems with binding, but this seems like it would ensure no problems. Thanks for sharing!
Originally Posted by snipforfun
(Post 5363318)
I starch my binding strips then fold them in half and press dry. Starch pretty much "glues" them together so they dont separate. This is on Sharon Schambers youtube about her gluing method of binding which is all I use.
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Thanks so much!!!! Never thought of zigzagging --would be a great help for me!!!
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I never have zig zagged nor do I ever starch and my bindings seem to be okay. I use the rest of her method though for joining strips and finishing the ends.
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i only press my binding before applying. zig-zaging the raw edges seems to be an extra step, in addition adds another layer of thread in the binding.
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I use my walking foot to put the binding on and I never get pleats or folds. Works perfect everytime.
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I haven't had a problem with puckering either. Don't own a walking foot, but may get one for future use. I fold and press, then sew slowly to ensure everything lines up as I go. I have only bound straight sides, but I do use the cross grain as it has a bit of give.
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Originally Posted by SewExtremeSeams
(Post 5364459)
Several years ago I ran across this Connecting Threads tutorial on Crossgrain Binding. Crossgrain, meaning you cut straight strips on the width of the fabric.
http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...ideo__D43.html I have been using this method without a walking foot, zigzagging or starching. The only place I pin is when I have stitched down to a corner and then, I pin it to hold the fold while I reposition the needle. It works for me. I try not to pull/stretch the loose binding as I am sewing down the edge. Guess I should add that I try to carefully fold the binding fabric (almost always 2.5") when I am pressing it in half. Like others have said, practice on small samples (like mug rugs or potholders) until you find a method that works for you, then... perfect it. Happy Quilting. Forgot to mention, I sew my binding on one side, turn it by pressing and then hand stitch the back side. I admire those who can sew both sides and come out with straight stitching... :D my bindings don't look as good if I stitch the second side. Just a quirk for this quilter, I guess! |
I say, try several different methods and go with the one that works for you. I use the Sharon Schambers method with glue.
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zig zagging quilt for binding
I think that this is refering to serge the quilt. I do run a stitch around my quilt before adding the binding because it helps hold everything together and keeps puckers and pleats out of the quilt while putting the binding on the quilt.
Originally Posted by copycat
(Post 5363274)
I read in the tutorial on the web address listed below, that after you fold your binding strip in half, that you can zig-zag the raw edges together before attaching the binding to the quilt. By doing this method, you avoid puckers and pleats in your binding . Has anyone tried this method? copycat
http://www.redpepperquilts.com/2009/...-tutorial.html |
thank you for all the great ideas everyone brought up
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