Cagey

I was ironing some fabric in half for binding and I realized I had basting spray on the fabric from sandwiching the quilt. I noticed that the binding was really easy to fold in half and was a much crisper fold - even without ironing.
Think I'll start spraying my binding along with a touch of ironing from now on. Has anyone else noticed this?

bbmom1989

That sounds like a great idea - had not thought of it!!

Peckish

I've actually discovered that my bindings lay much nicer, more even and full, if I don't iron them first. I'm glad you found something that works for you.

Prism99

I have also found that my bindings actually turn better if I don't fold the strips first. It allows the turn-under part to be a bit shorter and the turn-over part to be a bit longer.

Edit: I should mention that I didn't become a believer until I finally tried it myself.

gale

I fold mine in half once but I don't for the 2nd fold. So those of you that don't fold the strips first-you just hold the raw edges together and sew them down? I think I like this idea. I'll have to try it the next time.

alikat110

Me, too......

alikat110

exactly....I get great results.i learned it from a fellow board member a couple of years ago. Never do it any other way now....

Murphy1

Iearn something new here everyday. I will try on the next quilt.

Judi in Ohio

I'm with you Peckish. I stopped ironing binding last year and I like it so much better.

citruscountyquilter

I never iron my bindings. I just hold the two raw edges together as I stitch. Since I've already stitched once around the quilt to stabilize and hold those edges together it isn't hard to line up the binding edges. I like the softer fold when hand sewing the binding to the back of the quilt. It is easier to get a nearly invisible stitch that way.