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From: bridesmom
Date: 09-20-2005, 04:36 PM (1 of 9)
I am struggling  to sew on the prepackaged prefolded satin blanket binding on a blanket. It is 4" wide but is prefolded to a 2" width. When I've put binding on before, I've stitched right sides together, done the mitred corner then when done pressed it, folded it over and sewn it on the other side. Now with this stuff I'm not exactly sure what to do. If I just fit it over the edge, pin it, and sew along the edge of the binding, I am not catching the back of the binding on the other side. How exactly do you sew this stuff on??
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: esrun3
Date: 09-20-2005, 04:58 PM (2 of 9)
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I usually do a zigzag stitch on this kind of binding-that tends to catch both sides better than just doing a straight seam.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 09-20-2005, 05:05 PM (3 of 9)
| Every satin binded blanket I've had or put new binding on has been with a zig zag stitch. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 09-20-2005, 11:25 PM (4 of 9)
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Well then, that would explain it quite nicely. I fought my way through it, and now I will have to go back, take a good look at it and decide if I want to redo it or not. I found some online directions but they didn't call for a zigzag, but a straight stitch. Thanks gals.
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: fronno
Date: 09-21-2005, 08:57 AM (5 of 9)
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this pre folded band is sewn as follows: 1. You sew the binding good side to good side on the fold which is situated at the nearest point to the edge. 2. You wrap the binding back. 3. You pull it a little lower than the other side and then you pin it fast or you string it. I personally prefer it to string, because in that way you will achieve better results (read more beautifull) 4. sew the last side with the fold already folded in fast on top of the other stitch. 5. here you have the choice for couture sewing or not. When you sew it on top of the other stitch you will not see the sewing at one side of the blanket, but that asks for precision work. The other choice which you can make is for turning it back again, so that the side which you already have sewn is on top again, and you sew again over that side, a little bit inward, so that it appears as if you have sewn the binding with one stitch together. It is all together just like sewing a waistband for trousers. If I am not quite clear, ask me and I will try to explain it again. With kind regards,
François |
User: fronno
Member since: 04-26-2004 Total posts: 79 
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From: vmorris828
Date: 09-21-2005, 11:43 AM (6 of 9)
| Hi, I am doing baby blankets. I see at the store they have satin or stretch binding. What is the stretch binding made out of? Valerie |
User: vmorris828
Member since: 11-25-2000 Total posts: 41 |
From: fronno
Date: 09-21-2005, 05:16 PM (7 of 9)
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Hi, I am doing baby blankets. I see at the store they have satin or stretch binding. What is the stretch binding made out of? Valerie hallo Valerie, why would you use stretch binding when you are doing baby blankets, that kind of stuff is only used for e.g. edging armholes. And next to those two, there ought to be in that shop cotton binding as well. With kind regards,
François |
User: fronno
Member since: 04-26-2004 Total posts: 79
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 09-21-2005, 05:40 PM (8 of 9)
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Hi everyone, Here is the real scoop on how to apply the 4 inch wide satin binding on a baby blanket.. If you will examine it carefully when you open the package, you will see that one side is longer than the other.. This is the bottom edge to go on the blanket.. Stitch on the shorter side and you are always guaranteed to catch the bottom edge. I use decorative stitches sometimes and sometimes I use straight stitch, or plain zig-zag stitch.. Most all packaged binding you purchase is folded a little bit unevenly for this reason.. I always look at it to be sure I turn it the right way to start with.. Saves a lot of grief..(and seam ripping also) LOL..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: fronno
Date: 09-21-2005, 06:30 PM (9 of 9)
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Hi everyone, Here is the real scoop on how to apply the 4 inch wide satin binding on a baby blanket.. If you will examine it carefully when you open the package, you will see that one side is longer than the other.. This is the bottom edge to go on the blanket.. Stitch on the shorter side and you are always guaranteed to catch the bottom edge. I use decorative stitches sometimes and sometimes I use straight stitch, or plain zig-zag stitch.. Most all packaged binding you purchase is folded a little bit unevenly for this reason.. I always look at it to be sure I turn it the right way to start with.. Saves a lot of grief..(and seam ripping also) LOL.. Hoi Libby, I wish that they sold that kind of binding at this side of the Atlantic.  I never thought about it as well for to make it in that way, when I make may own bindings. thanks With kind regards,
François |
User: fronno
Member since: 04-26-2004 Total posts: 79
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