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Inside corners on bindings
Does anyone have any tips or tricks for inside corners and putting
bindings on them? Thanks. Gwen |
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I just finished my DWR and I did inside mitered corners. Not really as
difficult as I would have thought. I used a narrow bias binding as I also had to go around curves. For attaching the first side of the binding, I found the easiest method was to place a pin in the fabric at the point where I needed to pivot and then clipped almost to the stitching line at the point. I found it really difficult to straighten out the fabric and sew straight so I would sew as normal until I reached the pin, then (leaving the sewing needle in the fabric), I would lift my pressure foot and then straighten out the fabric and continue sewing (remember to take out the pin). I found this easier than straightening out the sewing line before I got to the pivot point. For the back side (I like to finish my bindings by hand). I bring the fabric to the back about 6-8" at a time. When I get close to the inside pivot point. I would make a fold in the binding at the pivot and pin it (think of a dart for a blouse). Then bring the binding to the back and pin it to the quilt only at the point at the edge of the unsewn side of the binding (don't pin the dart part). Then when I take out the first pin from the dart and I had a nice fold at the inside mitre. (you might have to give it a try to see what I mean). It makes a really nice tuck and I also stitch it closed when I get to it. Once I pin this tuck I also pin about 1" past it until I get the inside mitre sewed. I hope this makes sense. Feel free to e-mail me if you need any clarification. Cheri On Vancouver Island, Canada "Gwen" wrote in message om... Does anyone have any tips or tricks for inside corners and putting bindings on them? Thanks. Gwen --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 19/08/2003 |
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