Binding too wide--Need input
05-28-2011, 04:40 PM
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I would sew it using a 1/2" seam allowance starting at the very edge just like you made the 1/4" seam allowance. It will take up some of the extra width of the binding and when you flap it over it will be a bit narrower. Don't pull it off, too much work and it will distort you quilt edges.
Ideal width of a bindng is 2 1/2" if you are using a low loft batting. That's what I use and my binding is perfect all the time. Good luck.
Ideal width of a bindng is 2 1/2" if you are using a low loft batting. That's what I use and my binding is perfect all the time. Good luck.
05-28-2011, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubblegum0077
I would sew it using a 1/2" seam allowance starting at the very edge just like you made the 1/4" seam allowance. It will take up some of the extra width of the binding and when you flap it over it will be a bit narrower. Don't pull it off, too much work and it will distort you quilt edges.
Ideal width of a bindng is 2 1/2" if you are using a low loft batting. That's what I use and my binding is perfect all the time. Good luck.
Ideal width of a bindng is 2 1/2" if you are using a low loft batting. That's what I use and my binding is perfect all the time. Good luck.
I cut 2 inch strips for binding, use a .25 inch seam allowance, warm and natural batting, pull from front to back, miter corners. I have been known to use a 1.75 inch binding strip! I hope the popos don't show up any time soon! LOL
05-28-2011, 06:22 PM
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What are "popos"?
Perfect according to who? Ideal according to who?
I cut 2 inch strips for binding, use a .25 inch seam allowance, warm and natural batting, pull from front to back, miter corners. I have been known to use a 1.75 inch binding strip! I hope the popos don't show up any time soon! LOL
Originally Posted by justwannaquilt
Originally Posted by Bubblegum0077
I would sew it using a 1/2" seam allowance starting at the very edge just like you made the 1/4" seam allowance. It will take up some of the extra width of the binding and when you flap it over it will be a bit narrower. Don't pull it off, too much work and it will distort you quilt edges.
Ideal width of a bindng is 2 1/2" if you are using a low loft batting. That's what I use and my binding is perfect all the time. Good luck.
Ideal width of a bindng is 2 1/2" if you are using a low loft batting. That's what I use and my binding is perfect all the time. Good luck.
I cut 2 inch strips for binding, use a .25 inch seam allowance, warm and natural batting, pull from front to back, miter corners. I have been known to use a 1.75 inch binding strip! I hope the popos don't show up any time soon! LOL
05-29-2011, 08:24 PM
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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!
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