Tried putting binding on by machine
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When I machine-sew the binding, I generally have it a little wider when pulled to the front. That allows me to do a decorative stitch. I do not use the continuous binding either - rather I do a double-mitered binding. Clipping the binding down and working a bit at a time helps me to keep it straight.
#43
For those of you that have Bernina's try using the 38 foot, Sew your binding to the front as you would for hand sewing it, then fold to the back top stitching from the back with the 38 foot it allows your machine to ride along the ditch and gives beautiful even binding, make sure you fold your corners the opposite way to balance the bulk. I have used it now on 5 quilts and it works every time! Amazing...
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I also do the flange on the front with my sewing machine and it's a life saver. But, I have 10 quilts that need binding, so I don't think I have room to talk. I just can't get myself into gear to bind. It's the cutting and sewing the strips together that get me. That's the part I don't like. Don't remember if I like the rest because it's been so long since I've gotten past that part
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I just tried Sharon Schamber's method of binding and decided to see what it would look like finishing by machine instead of hand stitching..other than an occasional weave (operator error) outside my ditch it looked pretty darn good...the glue makes a big difference...
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