I solved my binding problem
09-13-2014, 06:40 PM
#41
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I Have a really big coffee can I just throw the loose binding in and set it on the floor next to my chair and pull from it. It works great, doesn't get wrinkled or dirty. I just finished binding my huge quilt and realized after I'd sewn it on to the front, that I had made it too wide for the seam allowance I took, so my binding is fairly empty :-(. Oh well, something to do better next time, because I wasn't about to rip it off at that point... I think it's one of my least favourite aspects of quilting.
) and set it between my feet at the machine. I accordian fold it in the basket and it comes out nice and neat.
09-13-2014, 06:51 PM
#42
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Location: Central Florida
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I use a plastic grocery bag and loop the handles around one of the decorative knobs on the front of my sewing cabinet. I drop the binding into it and pull one end out of the side of the looped handles closest to the machine. Works perfectly every time. I wish I could take credit for this idea, but my friend and quilting instructor told me about it. I used to wrap it around a TP roll but this is easier.
09-13-2014, 08:56 PM
#43
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Location: Pittsburgh PA - Leesburg FL
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athomenow - I have followed multiple videos, trying new ideas. Now, you say stop 1/4 from the end and do the folding thing, which I do. You, however, say to start sewing 1/4 inch in, is that correct? I have always started sewing from the edge once I did the folding thing. Have I actually not be following instructions all this time (believe me, entirely possible!)
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