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Old 08-05-2018, 05:40 AM
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mengler
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Originally Posted by VitaLuna View Post
I’m certain this isn’t the “right” way, but I actually prefer to sew it to the back first, then roll it over to the front and stitch it that way. Easier, and I like the look better. I use 2 1/2” binding.

Actually from everything I’ve read that Is the right way and the way I do it. Still like the look of hand binding better but in a pinch.. Hand binding is machine to the front and hand to the back. Machine is to the Back and then to the front. So the visible stitch line is on the back and it may be a ways out from the original binding seam line. If your bobbin thread matches the back it’s barely noticeable. If it’s not a baby quilt filament thread hides it even better. I saw another tip where you cut the batting/backing 1/4” wider than the front so it fills out the binding when you wrap to the front. Then wrap the binding gently so it’s just over the guide line. I’m still not great at it.

Last edited by QuiltnNan; 08-10-2018 at 04:28 PM. Reason: shouting/all caps
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