Esmerelde

Stich on the back, iron pushing the binding away from the backing. Pin on the front then stitch down in the front. I love the finish. I do this on table runners and large quilts

donnajean

I stitch to the front, iron press the seam flat, then fold binding to the back, pinning binding every couple inches. I use YLI Wonder invisible thread to stitch on the binding seam on the front, using stitch that takes a nip to the left, then right, left, right, etc. I keep checking every couple inches to make sure the binding edges is being caught on the back. With the invisible thread and the #17 stitch on my Viking Rose, it looks like the binding is hand stitched.

carolynjo

I sew the front binding and then the back. I hand-sew the back so there is no line to see on either side.

youngduncan

My quilts are not "show" quality: they are made to keep friends and family warm. I do not mind a seam holding down the binding. For that reason, I cut my bindings a little bit wider and sew to the back first. I get a little wider binding on the front that way, and I can easily stitch it by machine. The wider binding almost serves as a final border, particularly if I choose a "pop" fabric to do it. I want my quilts to be used on a floor for naps or in the backyard for picnics. The machine binding, I think, makes the quilt a little sturdier.

BeckyBryan

I have found that I get a better miter in the corners if I fold the opposite direction as yours are shown. in other words, when I reach a corner, I fold the bottom up first, then bring the side over the top. I have greater control when sewing over the bulk of the corner if the thickest part of the bulk is sewn first. The needle doesn't have to fight to get over the folded corner. Keep trying! You'll get it!

fivepaws

I still do it the old fashioned way--sew to the front, flip it to the back and hand stitch. Have not mastered machine stitching the back yet. It never looks good on the front. Perhaps I should try as some do to the opposite and then use a decorative stitch on the front.

LindaJ

Usually sew front first but have tried the flanged on my last quilt and really liked it.

maviskw

This works for me. I sew to the front, fold to the back, glue baste so that the fold just covers the stitching line, then stitch in the ditch from the front. The corners may need a few pins to keep the miter in place.

Use a pin to really push that binding over the edge of the quilt as you turn the corner. If you keep that corner down tight, with glue or pins, the perfect miter will form.

After doing it this way for a long time, I have learned to do it without glue. And the back really turns out almost really great! I just need help with the corners, so pin them well before sewing.

daisydebby

If it's a charity or child's quilt I sew the back, flip and stitch down with a decorative stitch on the front. If it's a miniature or applique quilt I sew on the front and hand stitch to the back.

Snooze2978

I've tried sewing the binding all by machine and I'm just not great at it so I sew mine onto the front, turn it over and hand sew it to the back while I watch TV. It keeps me from munching so I won't gain pounds.