Can you sew
the binding on the back of the quilt using your sewing machine?? to make it
look perfect?? Or is hand sewing the only way to go so the front and back
are perfect??? Thank You Shirley...
With practice or special stitches on your machine, closing your binding using a
sewing machine can look great.
To machine stitch the second side, use a running stitch or a blind hem stitch. If you use a running
stitch, try using and edge-stitch foot and change the needle position to the
right. The guide on the foot will run in the ditch of the binding seam and the
needle will stitch on the folded side of the binding.
You may also want to start by stitching your binding to the back and folding it
to the front. When using a blind hem stitch, use invisible thread and stitch in
the ditch.
Happy Quilting!
Penny Halgren
www.HowToBindAQuilt.com - Your
binding can be professional-looking with the tips and techniques in the
Ultimate How to Bind a Quilt DVD
Mentor.
