Binding-my corners aren't sharp
10-16-2010, 05:07 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by gale
Originally Posted by gale
Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
I can relate to this. Eyeballing that 1/4" doesn't seem to always work.
But since I used this little template my corners look perfect. You might
want to give it a try. Hope it works for you too.
http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...r__D81892.html
But since I used this little template my corners look perfect. You might
want to give it a try. Hope it works for you too.
http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...r__D81892.html
stop. First you stop sewing about 3" from the corner, mark the miter with
the template and then keep sewing to the mark, stop, backstitch and then
turn your binding up, down and carry on. You probably can do the same
with a ruler but I just prefer to use the template. It works for me. :D
10-16-2010, 05:37 PM
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There is some competition among my sisters and me. I taught them how to quilt but they are much better at some things than I. One of them is a vary methodical, finish a project before going on to another kind of person and the other is just plain good on colors!! But we get along fine and admit to others our weaknesses!!! We make a good team on charity quilts.
10-16-2010, 05:44 PM
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I learned to do bindings from a quilt show demonstration of all things. There was a lady with that really cool mitered corner binding tool. They are at a ton of quilt shows and are supposed to be a real popular booth. I will one day save up the money and get the miter tool that they have. It will make putting a binding on that much easier for me. I wish that I could remember the name of the company. I had gone to the website some time ago and they have demo vids of using their tools. I will have to see if I can find it again. there are probably people here who know what on earth I am talking about.
10-16-2010, 05:55 PM
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Could it be that you're not catching all of the layers of binding fabric with your needle/thread when you stop at the 1/4", fold up then down and continue stitching from the corner?
I don't know if that would create the results you're getting (or if I made any sense to you), but maybe?
I don't know if that would create the results you're getting (or if I made any sense to you), but maybe?
10-16-2010, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gale
yeah that's why I'm going to do a bunch of mug rugs. The thing is, my sisters are...let's call them picky :D and I can just picture them saying 'gee, she did a crappy job on the corners'. One sister is a quilter and has done a lot more of it than I have so she's better than me. :P
10-16-2010, 07:39 PM
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check to make sure you are maintaing the same and consistent seam allowance. Stop about 2 stitches before you get to the end. This will allow for a good fold.
Check out the video on QuiltersTV.com and under Quilters Cafe the Holice Turnbow Binding. It shows periodically
Most time the corners do not fold correctly is because of the seam allowance.
Check out the video on QuiltersTV.com and under Quilters Cafe the Holice Turnbow Binding. It shows periodically
Most time the corners do not fold correctly is because of the seam allowance.
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