Binding too wide--Need input
05-23-2011, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mjsylvstr
I sew my bindings on the front and flip over to the back and hand sew them. My back is usually a bit wider than the front but in hand sewing it, it makes no difference.
When I have it so the back and the front are both the 1/4", it is difficult for me to hold it when sewing and is very hard on my left wrist. Puts a big strain on it.
I also use the clips to hold it in place when sewing.
When I have it so the back and the front are both the 1/4", it is difficult for me to hold it when sewing and is very hard on my left wrist. Puts a big strain on it.
I also use the clips to hold it in place when sewing.
05-23-2011, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by JenniePenny
For this project, I wouldn't let it bother me if the width of binding showing on the back of the quilt is bigger than the front. Rembember, it's not in a judged quilt show. Next time, I would just cut the binding more narrow.
The quilt looks adorable, by the way!
The quilt looks adorable, by the way!
05-23-2011, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by katier825
Originally Posted by mjsylvstr
I sew my bindings on the front and flip over to the back and hand sew them. My back is usually a bit wider than the front but in hand sewing it, it makes no difference.
When I have it so the back and the front are both the 1/4", it is difficult for me to hold it when sewing and is very hard on my left wrist. Puts a big strain on it.
I also use the clips to hold it in place when sewing.
When I have it so the back and the front are both the 1/4", it is difficult for me to hold it when sewing and is very hard on my left wrist. Puts a big strain on it.
I also use the clips to hold it in place when sewing.
05-23-2011, 11:17 AM
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The only rule is there are no rules. If it doesn't bother you that the back binding is wider and your corners miter nicely, go for it. If you want it smaller, sew a deeper seam but only if it means you will not loose any of your points if you have them on the front. Also folding it double again will work (may have to work with the fullness at the corners), or you could take it off and re cut it. Sometimes there are no right and wrong ways, just different ways! Whatever you do, just do what you will like so when it's done you are happy with it. I like the stripes, very cool!
05-23-2011, 12:13 PM
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I just had the same thing happen to me. I cut strips of batting, butted them up to the quilt edge inside the sewn binding and folded the binding strips over just as usual. You can't even tell it's there...the binding is full and the same width back and front.
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