Binding - Which way do you prefer to cut it?
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I usually cut across as this gives me just a little give if I need it. If I'm using it on a curved piece, I would definitely go bias. Made some oval placemats and had to use bias for them. Watched Missouri Star's video on making bias binding, the cutting of it and though it was a little confusing to me, it worked out just fine.
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I only use a bias on something that is rounded. I also like a three inch cut for my binding on a quilt. I like a beefy binding. Most of the time on the width on the fabric, but there is occasion I prefer the length of grain if the quilting is such as to demand a stable binding.
I used to only use the bias, but, I honestly think working with the straight of grain is a nicer finish and more stable.
I do not press any but the bias made binding. Then I use the clover binding making tools. I have them in every size they make and have used them many times for this or that not just quilts. I have even used them in my home deco and clothing construction.
I used to only use the bias, but, I honestly think working with the straight of grain is a nicer finish and more stable.
I do not press any but the bias made binding. Then I use the clover binding making tools. I have them in every size they make and have used them many times for this or that not just quilts. I have even used them in my home deco and clothing construction.
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I almost always do a true bias binding. I also almost always do a striped bias binding, the only time I don't is if I can't find a suitable stripe. I use Shelley Rodgers method, http://piraterodgers.com/tutorials/cbt/index.htm
The only time I use straight of grain binding is for mini quilts, whether it's crosswise or lengthwise depends on how big the piece of fabric is.
And I never press my binding in half before I sew it to the quilt; saves time and my bindings are easier to sew as well as looking better.
Cari
The only time I use straight of grain binding is for mini quilts, whether it's crosswise or lengthwise depends on how big the piece of fabric is.
And I never press my binding in half before I sew it to the quilt; saves time and my bindings are easier to sew as well as looking better.
Cari
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