WesternWilson

I have never heard of these! What specifically do they do?

Onebyone

I sew the binding to the back and machine sew it down on the front. I make sure the binding is not wider on the front then back so the stitches will not show on the quilt top on the back. Well most times if the thread color is the same as the quilting thread then it doesn't bother me for it to show. Here is a video of how the left compensating foot will do it's magic.

https://youtube.com/shorts/5cW4eUHP-...CJnVF0LU8ePs1p

loisf

Thanks, Onebyone.

rryder

I use an adjustable zipper foot for machine stitching binding on my low shank machines.

Rob

annievee

Thanks, great idea !

Yiaya

I always do a piped binding. Does the size of the foot indicate distance from the edge? Thanks for this post OP. Certainly, piqued my interest 😁
I have gotten a bit sloppy as my eyes age.

Onebyone

I tried the 1/32 foot yesterday. It is perfect for machine sewing the binding. The stitches are 1/32" from the edge of the binding. It doesn't show in the picture but the binding is greenish and the thread is shinny gold color. I don't mind the stitches showing since they are straight all around the quilt.

Onebyone

I used the left 1/ 32 foot not the double one. The left side of the foot follows the binding edge so even if the binding isn't exactly straight the stitches will be the exact distance from the edge. I could see exactly what I need to do to make the binding perfect next time.

nanibi

Oh boy, I want one--a left-compensating, LOW shank, probably 1/32". I followed the link above to Cutex, and yes, they have low shank compensating feet, but apparently only right-compensating. Anyone who has a left-compensating, low shank foot, please tell me where you found it--I've spent too much time trying to track down the right kind. (They seem to have different names, some with little springs to compensate, some just with a thicker solid side. I want a springy one.) PM me or tell us all. Thank you!
Nancy