Easier way to make Diagonal Bindings
10-06-2011, 04:49 PM
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I wanted to make the Jelly Roll 1600 but I wanted to make it full size and had 83 x 2-1/2 in strips that all had to be marked and sewn on the diagonal. This overpowered me and I thought there has to be an easier way to do this, so this is what I came up with. I have done half my strips and can't believe how fast it has gone so hopefully this comes in handy to someone else as well. Happy Quilting
I have marked out the meaurements on paper so you can hopefully see it clearly. I prefer to use the following way of using my cutting mat and ruler.
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Note that you will be putting the first strip just past the third full line showing.
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Take the first strip just past the line so that you loose the salvage when finished.
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Lay the second strip on top, going just past the second strip, lining it up with the top of the ruler.
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Pin either side of what would have been the line you mark on.
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I don't recommend marking on your machine like I did, but I do alot of this type of thing so I made mine permanent. I would usually have used painters tape to mark straight down from your needle.
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Put your strips with one end starting at the needle and line the other end up with the line.
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Sew across to the end.
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This is where I just chain sewed all my strips at one time.
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Cut about 1/4 in away from line and cut dog ears off.
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Your finished diagonal strip.
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10-06-2011, 05:22 PM
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Good thinking! I wish I could just eyeball those diagonal lines -- I HATE marking them. I love your solution. I'm thinking I could put a strip of masking tape down on my machine and cabinet and draw a line on the tape. Then it would not be permanent!
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