Steady Stiching

I wish I could figure out how to machine sew the binding so that it catches the seam on the back just right. any hints?

maviskw

I've seen some beautiful work on some quilts with stitch in the ditch on the front. I was taught to pin, pin, pin, but I don't like being stuck. Last time I did it I used the wonder clips from Clover; those little tiny red things. Expensive, but they work. Now I have read about using Elmer's School Glue to hold the binding just where you want it, and am going to try that. If you haven't heard of that, I'm sure someone here can tell you all about it.

Sierra

[QUOTE=EmiliasNana I usually use the point of my seam ripper to hold the binding in place until the presser foot grabs it.

Good grief! Don't you have a purple thang? Easier, safer (for you and the quilt)! Cheap. Seam rippers sometimes get a mind of their own and you end up with a hole.... unless your seam ripper is one of those dull ones, I guess.

Yarn or Fabric

What a great idea for using that foot... I wonder if I already have one as well. I got a slew of feet with my machine when I bought it and if I don't have it, I think I should get one! Thanks!

Yarn or Fabric

Okay... I had to go look and see if I could find a video showing this foot. I think I'm going to demo it at my next quilt guild meeting. Wow. It's a cool foot for a lot of things. We have a few ladies that are working on applique quilts and this foot would make life a lot easier for them as well.
I thought I'd share the really good video I found
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uk0ifHrepQ

Pam H

I might have to invest in a new foot! Thanks for the info.

Chay

Boy, it's easy to under-utilize feet. In fact, I've actually gone out and purchased a foot only to find out I already have it! How's that for bad?

judy363905

WOW I going to check in my Bernina foot box and see if I also have a #10 foot... I really do not know...Thanks for the heads up.

Judy in Phx, AZ

JoanneS

I used Wonder Clips for the first time last week, and I LOVE THEM! faster and less mess than the glue method.

I think you could use the walking foot the same way as any foot for the corners - sew to the seam's length away from the corner (usually 1/4"), remove the quilt from the machine, fold the binding up at a 45 degree angle, fold it down square with the side you just sewed, sew from the top to the next edge and repeat.

EllenwoodGa

Thanks for the great idea. I'm about to make some table mats, I will try the SITD foot for the binding.