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Applying Quilt Binding

It's folded off center for ease in use. Place narrow side up when applying.
For best results, press Quilt Binding to the proper shape before applying.

What's Great About Quilt Binding?

It adds a beautiful border to any quilting project

It's width accommodates high loft quilt filling

It's pre-folded and ready to use

It's flexible and fits around curves smoothly

(Click on images below for larger view) 1 Step Binding
With narrow side up, fold Quilt Binding over edge of project and stitch as close to the edge of the Quilt Binding as possible.	To bind around a corner, sew to edge of fabric, remove from machine, and clip threads. DO NOT CUT QUILT BINDING.	Fold Quilt Binding around corner and pin, making sure that the pleat in the Quilt Binding is neatly mitered at the corner of the fabric.	Place fabric under pressure foot at the mitered pleat and begin to sew, making sure to backtack at the corner.

2 Step Binding
Unfold Quilt Binding and, with right sides together, match crease of tape with seam line. Make sure narrow side of tape is closest to the seam line. Sew, tape side up, in crease of tape.	Turn Quilt Binding to the back, pin and stitch "in the ditch".	To bind around a corner, apply Quilt Binding as in previous 2 steps cutting tape off at corner. With new piece of binding, apply as in first step, leaving 3/4" of binding extending beyond corner. Fold extension to the back, then fold bias tape to the back. Pin and stitch "in the ditch".

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