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12-30-2013, 12:21 AM

#21

Farm Quilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katier825

when i get to the 1/4" at the end of one side, I sew diagonally off to the corner. I fold the fabric at the corner and when I start sewing, I start at the edge, not 1/4" in. It's been coming out pretty good that way for me. Test it on some scraps and see how it works for you.

That's the way I do it - going off at the diagonal helps with making the perfect mitered corner in your binding.

12-30-2013, 12:42 AM

#22

DOTTYMO

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When you stop 1/4" from end, machine a diagonal to the corner and off fold the fabric up and down the up has a fold on the diagonal the down is exactly level with the top edge . Now start from the top at exactly same distance as before.

Hope this helps.

12-30-2013, 03:44 AM

#23

Sandygirl

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I, too, am binding challenged. With practice .....and slowing down, mine improve with each project. My gosl this year was to concentrate on sewing better bindings. Good luck! N

sandy