Why Not to Press Binding in Half -
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I did try this on a Table topper. I found where I had missed part of matching the raw edges(solid black), not convinced at the moment this is the method for me but I plan to try again when not working with black. I did see where the fabric seemed to lay nicer.
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I never press my binding. I like the softer rolled edge to hand stitch in place. I do stitch my quilt sandwich close to the edge to hold it together then all I have to worry about is having the two raw edges of the binding aligned with the sandwich and stitch away. The stitching I did to hold the sandwich together is hidden in the seam allowance.
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I have always pressed my binding, but after reading about not pressing it I decided to try it. I basted the edges before I put it on the quilt, but was not happy with the way it turned to hand stitch on the back. I don't believe I will be one to change my way of doing on this.... always nice to give things a try, and a lot of times it is for the better!
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I fold my binding in half and press, its always worked for me. My binding is sewn entire binding by machine, no hand sewing at all.
I don't want to baste the edges together, otherwise I'd have to undo it when I sew the final seam to finish the binding.
Sharon
I don't want to baste the edges together, otherwise I'd have to undo it when I sew the final seam to finish the binding.
Sharon
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