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What a great idea! This would be a perfect finish on my NICU quilts!
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[QUOTE=bj;7493904]I prefer the method you use. However, when I have machine stitched binding, I sew it to the front then fold it to the back. I pin from the front, very close together, and make sure I have an even width on the back so that it will look straight when I'm finished sewing it down. I stitch in the ditch, slowly, using my walking foot, and remove pins just before I get to them. It turned out pretty nice, but still not my favorite method.
This is the way I do my binding for charity quilts. However, I use my zipper foot so I can get very close to the ditch. |
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Originally Posted by bj
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I prefer the method you use. However, when I have machine stitched binding, I sew it to the front then fold it to the back. I pin from the front, very close together, and make sure I have an even width on the back so that it will look straight when I'm finished sewing it down. I stitch in the ditch, slowly, using my walking foot, and remove pins just before I get to them. It turned out pretty nice, but still not my favorite method.
This is the way I do my binding for charity quilts. However, I use my zipper foot so I can get very close to the ditch. |
It always looks terrible when I do it. I think the key is to really take your time when clipping or pinning and maybe to use a glue stick to hold it in place. Also, check it often. I'd love to have perfect results, also - it's so much faster.
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Originally Posted by Jennifer23
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Doing it the way you're trying, I find that gluing the binding to the back before stitching keeps it nicer looking. It takes practice to be able to get that back stitch line to not look awful.
I know a few people that do like Emmy Sue does - sew it to the back, then fold to the front and stitch with a zigzag or decorative stitch. I've tried it, and I like it; it's a chance to use all my machine's fancy stitches that I never use otherwise. My favourite way, as long as it works with the design of the quilt, is to do a flange binding. MSQC has a video on this now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAQWwwAa2K0 Personally I sew on the front and hand stitch. |
i will be using that flange binding tutorial on my next quilt. thank you for posting the links.
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Go to Binding the Angel on you tube for a three part tutorial by Sharon Schamber on machine binding with Elmer's Glue.
It works great and I use it exclutsively with great results. I use the regular tip on the glue bottle instead of buying the special tip. Open the cap only far enough to let a fine stream come out. |
I sew binding on by machine from time to time. I sew the raw edges of the carefully pressed double binding on the back of the quilt. Be sure that the quilt has been squared up. Then I press it from the back side using steam to be sure it is flat against the stitching. I sew the fold of the binding on the front being sure it just barely covers the first stitching. The mitered corners turn very nicely. Sometime I use a flange but not always. I do match my bobbin thread to the back. I am happy with the way it looks and sometimes speed it important.
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Originally Posted by willferg
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I am always on the lookout for alternative methods of attaching binding. I do think hand sewn on back looks the best, but I too loathe taking the time to do that. I've come up with what I call my raggedy binding using flannel, which is on my blog, and I've also found this approach, which I haven't tried yet:
https://ukcitycrafter.wordpress.com/...sible-binding/ http://quiltingquick.weebly.com/blog...f-my-existence |
I don't have arthritis, but found this is my preferred method.
For me it's just the easiest way to get a nice finish with a machine binding. The ironing is enough to hold it in place so it stitches up nicely. I actually have never done any hand bindings. :$
Originally Posted by AliKat
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I sew it t, then iron it out flat & fold it over, and iron again so it is on the front of the quilt.Then I use fancy stitches and sew the binding on.
I iron so many times as it is easier for my hands. For those who don't have arthritis folding should be enough. Yes, I have used a little glue to also hold the binding in place. |
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