Quick and Easy Binding
#22
If I sew the binding on by machine, I do it just like you, except I use the sewing zigzag, which has the small stitches going up and down, not the big one stitch zigzag, instead of just a straight stitch. I fold the binding from the back to the front, and folt it just past the stitches from where you first sewed on the binding, and then I try to sew so that the zigzag comes as much exactly on the edge as possible, just to the edge of the binding and not unto the quilt part.
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Thanks for the tutorial. I FINALLY got my continuous binding right on the first try with my 24th quilt! I tried doing machine binding the way Leah Day does it on her tutorials, but I wasn't happy with the results. I ended up hand sewing it in the end. I'll have to give your way a try.
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Good job explaining that. That is the way I have done it for years. I don't like to hand-stitch because I want my quilts to be durable and very washable. Since most of mine have been for kids and babies I find that the best way. Most people aren't scrutinizing the back binding anyway, just the front.
#28
Originally Posted by ngabrielle
Hi, many thanks for sharing this. One question if I could, why do you sew a "generous" 1/4 inch seam?
I will try this technique. Thank you.
I will try this technique. Thank you.
#30
Originally Posted by Joanieu
Thanks for the tute - I will try this on the one I am quilting now, but 1 question - do you still miter the corners the same way?
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