Question about trimming before adding binding
#24
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I always sew my binding on before I trim the edges of my quilts.
This gives me a little something to hold onto and tighten the backing fabric a little as I sew on the binding.
Quilters all have their preferences. Try a couple different methods and see what gives you the best results.
This gives me a little something to hold onto and tighten the backing fabric a little as I sew on the binding.
Quilters all have their preferences. Try a couple different methods and see what gives you the best results.
#25
I always trim the edges of my quilt straight before I bind. I cut the strips 2.5", miter-join the ends, fold in half, and iron. I sew the binding onto the quilt with 1/16th of an inch of the quilt showing past the binding edge. I use a 3/8" seam allowance, and miter the corners. I have found there are at least 11 ways to create or sew on binding to create interest.
#26
Interesting thread, since yesterday I watched a video (link from here) about binding. One thing she did was trim edges even, then sew around them to hold layers in place before sewing on the binding. The other, she actually trimmed the batting a little in from the edge. I'll have to find it again to see what kind of binding she put on that. I think Pieces2 had the best idea. Try a few ways and see what works best for you.
#29
Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
You should leave at least a 1/4" of the batting sticking out from the top. This will help "stuff" the binding and make it firmer. Judges at quilt shows will look for a nice stuffed binding. Plus, if you don't have have your binding stuffed, it will fold in half and then it will start to wear along the edge and split, especially if it is washed a lot. Many antique quilts have split bindings just because they didn't fill the binding enough and they were used and washed a lot.
#30
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Originally Posted by SandyinZ4
I was just wondering if I have been doing this wrong since I am sort of a self-taught quilter. When I am ready to add the binding on my quilt, I always trim the edges, including the batting and backing so I have a straight edge to sew the binding onto. Is this the best way to do this or do you leave it all on so you have some extra batting to add to the binding part to make it not be flat? I am open for suggestions and your reasoning. :-)
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