Your
binding is attached to your quilt, but
the raw edges are still showing.
Now it's time to fold over the binding
and stitch it closed on the front of
the quilt. This step will encase all
the loose ends inside the binding and
finish your quilt completely.
Watch
the following video for instructions
on how to finish binding your quilt.
Summary
of this article:
Fold
the binding up to the front of the
quilt at your starting point.
Select
a stitch to secure your binding. Make
sure that the stitch is wide enough
to catch your binding edge and hold
it securely to the front of your quilt.
When
you get to a corner, you will find
a small flap of fabric on the bottom
of your quilt. Fold this flap forward,
toward your walking foot, then smooth
the binding down to create a 45 degree
angle at the end.
Stitch
to the corner 1/4" away from
both edges of the quilt and turn.
Keep
your needle in down position, but
lift your presser foot. Using a seam
ripper, sweep the binding over, making
sure to keep that sharp 45 degree
angle. In the picture on the right,
the arrows show the direction of your
stitching as you turn the corner.
Smash
it all down with your presserfoot
and stitch the rest of your binding
down securely.
When
you get to the end, reinforce with
small, even stitches and clip close
to the quilt to finish.
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