newbie1001

Hi, I was trying to make a simple baby blanket the other day that has a pieced top made of charm squares. I didn't want any border or binding, so I just used a backing fabric and batting, sewed the 3 layers together, turned it and was planning on topstitching around. Even though I pinned and used a walking foot, the layers didn't sew up evenly, now one side is a little longer, and the whole thing is a little out of shape. Is there any trick to getting all the sides sewn evenly?

Thanks!

memathomas

i have the same problem

Prism99

That's one reason why I prefer to bind the usual way.

bearisgray

You did everything I was going to suggest.

newbie1001

And here I thought this would be such a time saver! But I have seen blankets made that way that looked nice, so I'm hoping someone will still share their secret with us!

gertz

Did you use a walking foot. I had that problem and a friend said use the walking foot. It worked for me. Good luck.

nhlady52

Yes the walking foot does solve the problem. Learned this the hard way to.

newbie1001

Yes, I pinned and used the walking foot.

dakotamaid

You almost have to use the walking foot in putting the 3 layers together as 1 layer will most likely feed thru at a different rate. (Clear as mud!) Than turning it right side out to top stitch or do any decorative stitching you need to keep that walking foot on. Also when doing this method, pin, pin and more pins!

ghostrider

Were all three layers the same size and squared up after you layered and before you stitched before turning?