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I can never get the back stitching to look right when I try to machine bind. I sew on the right side then hand stitch the back. I have no trouble with mitered corners, but I don't like the way the stitching looks on the back when I try to catch it. I'm going to look at some of these links, thanks.
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GREAT ! Very clear instructions & photos! Thanks
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Here's one more method... Stitch the binding onto the front. Roll it to the back and glue only the corners in place. Then on the front of the quilt, stitch-in-the-ditch right next to the binding. Use thread that matches the quilt front on top, and thread that matches the binding on the bobbin. This looks better than any machine binding method I've tried.
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
(Post 8518914)
I do all machine bindings. I sew my folded binding to the back of the quilt, and turn it to the front. Then I topstitch very close to the edge. I miter the corners as I come to them.
It takes practice and experimentation to find the right width of strip to cut and the right seam allowance, and how to make a pretty turn so the binding looks good on the front. Don't be discouraged if you need to rip and redo sections when you first start. Takes me about 2 hours to do a generous lap - just finished one yesterday 70 x 70. |
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