Originally Posted by Ardelle Coult
(Post 5911568)
In total desperation I tried single fold binding. Sooooo much easier and it looks great. Not sure the reason for double fold???
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I sew my binding on, then turn it to the back and use Ellmers Washable School Glue to hold the backside down. Miter my corners carefully with the glue and press everything. Then I don't even need binder clips. Makes the whole process much faster and easier for me
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Oh yes you can girl!
Originally Posted by EllieGirl
(Post 5906794)
I watch videos, follow directions, and my corners always look like something is bunched up. What am I doing wrong??
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There is always every month a full page of quilting tips published in the Quiltmaker magazine. It is worth the price for this one page alone. Long ago I ran a copy and put it in my sewing room where I can quickly lay my hands on it. The page shows you very clearly how to get perfect corners. The best part is the trick for joining the 2 ends with a bias seam, I have to look at it every time, but I love it. One thing you must do is press your binding first and be very careful to maintain a consistent seam, especially at the corners. You might also try reducing the downward pressure on the presser foot, and if you are not using a walking foot, you should.
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Originally Posted by Sewnoma
(Post 5906964)
.........I usually get three points just right and for whatever reason just totally screw up the 4th one. "I MEANT for that corner to be rounded!" That's my story and I'm sticking to it!! LOL
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I watched a YouTube video where the gal cuts the triangle piece of the binding off on the mitered corner before she sews it down. She says that will bunch up the corner. That little piece will wreck havoc on a corner, she says.
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Originally Posted by jcrow
(Post 5912124)
I watched a YouTube video where the gal cuts the triangle piece of the binding off on the mitered corner before she sews it down. She says that will bunch up the corner. That little piece will wreck havoc on a corner, she says.
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Originally Posted by EllieGirl
(Post 5906794)
I watch videos, follow directions, and my corners always look like something is bunched up. What am I doing wrong??
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You can bind! I thought the same thing, it just takes time and practice :), I do it by hand though, I like the way it looks and actually, it use to be my biggest fear and now it is my favorite part :), but just have patience with your self, you can do it :).
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The video that has helped me the most is Sharon Schamber's Binding the Angel. She uses Elmer's school glue and it works perfectly every time. Heck, even my corners are looking pretty good now!
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