Wide binding corners

I used to really hate binding quilts.   Corners came out cupped or dog eared.    When I jumped into quilting for hire I had to get it right.  Most directions allow for 1/2" finished without problems.  Wider than 1/2" and I was in trouble.  So I had to sit down and figure out how to consistently turn a corner with any finished width binding.

I am going to assume that readers know how to fold a corner.  The point I want to make is - do you know where to put the fold.  Most directions tell you to line it up with the edge of the quilt.

I do mark the finished perimeter+1/4" and make 1/4" corner marks so I know where the finished corner is.  We all sew to within 1/4" of the corner and back-tack.  My little 1/4" line is my guide to stop and back-tack.

To put the right amount of fabric in the corner I measure from the seam to the fold of the binding.  That measurement is transferred along the seam line of the binding and I mark a dot.  The binding is folded as usual and the dot goes right at the corner, using the corner mark.  The images are of a 1" finished binding, cut width is 4 1/2".   I begin sewing the next side at the fold.   Cut the quilt layers after the binding is attached. 

Back to the workroom........ Cheryl

 

Comments

[Bren]

Wow. That method is new to me - but it makes sense & I really love the way your corner turned out! I will be sure to try it on my next binding. Thanks Cheryl!
xo, Bren

[Yvonne]

Cheryl. the math is so simple and I never would have thought of this and your corner looks perfect and you are a GENIUS!!!
Thanks
Yvonne