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Sample of end use of ruffled quilt binding Applying Ruffled Quilt Binding

Ruffled quilt binding is the perfect option to finish the edge of a tree skirt, pot holder, baby bib, placemat, quilt or many other quilted projects.

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To Apply
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Illustration 1Sandwich edge of material between folded edges of quilt binding, pinning binding in place as you go. Leave 1" extra quilt binding at beginning and ending points. Remove stitches from binding 1" from cut ends Illustration 2Fold bias tape header 1/2", wrong side to wrong side. Press.
Illustration 3Turn edge of ruffle back 1/4" creating rolled hem, encasing raw edge. Stitch. Illustration 4Ruffle should be slightly shorter than bias tape header. Finish pinning quilt binding in place at edge of material. Repeat for second end of binding. Sew binding around entire piece of material with stitching line 1/4" down from edge of binding.
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