Hi bag makers! Continuous binding is one of the neatest ways to achieve a professional finish on your sewing projects โ but joining the binding ends can feel confusing if you’ve never done it before. In this step-by-step sewing tutorial, we’ll show you our favourite overlap method for creating continuous binding on both straight and curved edges.
~ This video is the perfect next step after our How to Sew Binding | Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial videoย which you can find here! ~
You’ll learn how to overlap the binding ends neatly, attach continuous binding around a complete loop, and finish your binding by either hand stitching or machine stitching for a beautiful professional finish.
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In this video you will learn โ
- How to attach continuous binding to straight edge panels,
- How to attach continuous binding to curved edge panels,
- How to overlap binding ends neatly,
- How to finish binding by hand, and
- How to finish binding by machine.
The following patterns are referenced in the video โ
- Crafters Tote – click here!
- Made For Me Sewing Machine Cover – click here!
- These binding techniques can be used on bags, quilts, wall hangings, home dรฉcor projects and many other sewing projects.
