Tartan

When doing the machine binding with flange, I almost always have to strive to let it go. I am doing my regular 45 degree join and it can be tricky to get the flange lining up perfectly. I did this one today and although it isn't perfect, it's good enough. Does anyone have a sure fire way to get it perfect every time?[ATTACH=CONFIG]603637[/ATTACH]

SusieQOH

Hi Tartan, What I see looks good. I heard that Charisma did a tutorial on flanges. I haven't done one yet but would like to.

dublb

Tartan - I use glue when I do bindings. Especially when I do the flange binding. That way when I get to the corner it is already at the 45* angle & matches up perfectly. Just a tiny drop of glue at the corner & heat set it w/an iron.

Onebyone

I have to trim a lot in the seam and glue it to exactly where I want it before sewing. Too much time so I usually don't add a flange until I forget how much trouble it is.

Jingle

Looks good enough to me.

Cheshirepat

I think I found Charisma's post: Quick Machine Binding with Flange

Is this also what is called a 'double binding'? Or is that something different...?

BETTY62

Tartan, your work always look great and like they say, we are our own worst critics.

Rhonda K

Funny you should ask! I just watched this tutorial this morning and had to go find it again. It looks like there is a certain point where the pins go in. It's hard to tell as there is another 45 degree join in the video.Wish it wasn't there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8N6nv90H2c

It looks like the join might not be a full 45 degree join. I can't quite tell. The last time I used flange binding, I had to use a straight join.

A second one here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jqrs7wLyso

Mkotch

Fons & Porter had a nice alternative in their magazine that I've kept on "file." You cut two strips, one the accent, the other the binding. The accent side is about 1/2" wider than the other. You sew them together lengthwise and then fold and sew as usual, sewing first the back, then the front. Looks very nice.

lindaschipper

I had to laugh at your "Good Enough" remark....my late sister had a saying of "good enough for a town this size", and I've found myself saying it several times in recent months. Missing my sister.