Preparing for binding
#11
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Join Date: May 2010
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I like to square up my quilt and trim the layers to a nice uniform size, then I stitch all the way around the perimeter with a long and wide zig zag stitch and a walking foot to encase all 3 layers and keep things neat. I find my bindings go together very quickly and without annoying puckers or misalignments when I take this step, so the time is well spent.
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Ohio
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[QUOTE=ube quilting;6484528]I like to baste stitch, just outside to the right of the 1/4" seam, around my quilt before adding the binding. It is so much easier to keep everything in place and not have to worry about it pleating on the back.
This is the way I do it. it helps the backing or the top lay smooth so there are no puckers. Also I have had the backing really fold up. this may seem like more work but I think it is well worth the effort!!!
This is the way I do it. it helps the backing or the top lay smooth so there are no puckers. Also I have had the backing really fold up. this may seem like more work but I think it is well worth the effort!!!
#19
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
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If you feel more comfortable doing it, I would suggest that you do baste the edges of your quilt. Everyone here has done binding quite a few times. Hopefully, you have read some info about various techniques. There are so many ways of doing it. You really need to get the fold that is made in the corners as straight and accurate as possible. I have always done 2.25" cut strip double folded and hand stitched to the back. Good Luck !!
#20
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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This is what I'm using as my guide, hopefully I can make the teacher proud of my attempt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2hWQ5-ZccE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2hWQ5-ZccE
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