This is a technique I've seen in books and workshops and only just decided to try it myself. It makes a really nice square corner on quilts, table runners, wall hanging etc.
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Cut your bias strip (mine is 3" wide), fold in half wrong sides together and press. This is sometimes called a French binding. Sew to the wrong side of the quilt to within 1/2" of the corner.
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Stop, cut the thread. Fold the binding to form a right angle away from the quilt.
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Fold over the quilt, lining up with the edge again. This might look all wrong, but it actually works. Continue sewing until the next corner.
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After sewing around whole piece, fold the binding to the front and at each corner, fold the fabric to create a miter.
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Front.
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Back.
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I then either hand or machine stitch the binding. Makes such a nice corner!
Nice tutorial on binding. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you!
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