Machine quilting- do you attach binding to back or front first?
#52
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There is a method where you sew to the front, flip to the back, then SID on the front. This only works if you have at least 1/8" more binding on the back than the front, so the stitching will catch it. I, personally, don't like the look of this and if I was giving it as a gift, would never do it. For the charity quilts I do, I stitch on the back, flip to the front, then use a buttonhole stitch to secure the edge.
#53
I've been making these wallets, and I have found that by using my 1/4 inch quilting stitch on my machine that if I keep it on that stitch and line it up with the edge of the binding with the middle marking line on my presser foot. (when I turn it to the other side) it almost comes out perfect every time. LOVE IT. Follow the stitch line that you sewed the binding on other side. I don't know if I am making myself clear or not. On my quilts I have always hand stitched them
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You are right about the walking foot. My Pfaff with IDT is the best machine I have for bindings because of that IDT.
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