I'm scared of binding
05-11-2011, 08:28 AM
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The best tutorial I have EVER seen is the binding in 5 easy steps tutorial on this site. I've tried Sharons and various youtube tutorials and I simply cannot get it right.
I tried this tute 5 or 6 quilts ago. I loved it so much, my binding is so precise, that I pull up the tute each and every time I'm binding something. I've used it on all sizes from lap/toddler size to queen. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
I tried this tute 5 or 6 quilts ago. I loved it so much, my binding is so precise, that I pull up the tute each and every time I'm binding something. I've used it on all sizes from lap/toddler size to queen. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
05-11-2011, 09:08 AM
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My suggestions are to use a walking foot to sew the binding on. I do not press the folded binding first because when I stitch it on the back the top side needs a little extra fabric than the sewn side (hope this makes sense) For the mitered corners ==sew to 1/4 inch of the end,sew backwards off the binding, then fold the binding up and then fold it back to the new side and start sewing down that side. Just a few times and you will be an expert.
05-11-2011, 11:52 AM
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You can do it!! Just take your time, have someone hold part of the quilt while you sew on the binding if you need to. Sometimes those big ones can weigh alot and they can pull on your quilt while sewing. (Does that make sense?)
05-11-2011, 03:42 PM
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I know what you mean about being scared of the binding! My quilting friends laugh at me because I say I break out in a cold sweat when I think about binding. So one of the gals in my quilting guild patiently helped me. The last thing I put binding on came out great - (Thanks, Betty for your help!) Is there someone near you that can get you started and be moral support for you? It really helps! Have courage, you really have already completed the hardest part of the quilt. You can do it!
05-11-2011, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by Jerudy
Can someone list the link to Sharon's binding video?
Thanks
Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PE0Yq9iGlc
05-11-2011, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Renee110
I have finished my first quilt...a king size...handquilted. Now it's time for the binding which I'm scared to start. It's just so big, and I did make a wallhanging that was 25 x 25 and I messed up the binding on that. My corners weren't pretty, it was kinda warped and there was even a 2 inch spot that the machine didn't catch, and I had to re-do that. So I have been putting off starting the binding for over a week. I kinda wish I had left enough backing to bring to the front.
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