Originally Posted by ssgramma
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There are commercial binding machines? !!! Would you share that information? I would love to know more!
Originally Posted by cjk
I don't have any advise I'm just thinking.... "oh how I miss my commercial machine and all the folders!" binding was a breeze!
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I have a Martelli binding attachment for my machine but have not used it yet.
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Sew the binding to the back and turn to the front instead. Then do a decorative stitch -- this won't detract from the pattern/design/"look" of the quilt off the edge of the binding on the back as it might on the front. Use a decorative stitch rather than a close-to-the-edge stitch.
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When I sew the binding down by machine entirely, I sew it down on the back first, pull it to the front and sew it down usind a decorative stitch. If the binding is not entirely straight (and it never is), the decorative stitch acts as an additional adornment and its unevenness isn't noticed.
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Originally Posted by cjtinkle
There are commercial binding machines? !!! Would you share that information? I would love to know more!
Originally Posted by cjk
I don't have any advise I'm just thinking.... "oh how I miss my commercial machine and all the folders!" binding was a breeze!
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do it backwards, stitch it to the back and machine stitch it to the front. much easier.
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thanks guys....for all the great advice. I do agree that handstitching looks best but I have not tried pulling the binding to the front. I don't have very many decorative stitches so I'll have to zig zag....can't wait to try it!
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I tried the other day and ripped it out the time it took to sew and rip I would have been done. the decorative stitch might be your best bet but you stillhave to worry about getting the seam in there. Good luck!! Jade
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I use plain ole school glue. I put a very very thin line and then heat set it with an iron. Sew the binding and then toss it in the wash. The glue washes right out. I also use it on everything else instead of pins. Its been a life saver for me. Especially when working with Triangles and such. Hope that Helps. =)
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