David

[beccauk]

Hi

im new at quilting and just finished doing a christmas tree skirt only trouble is I have got to doing the binding and am unsure how to bind the curve ive tried to google but only foynd for binding round an outer circle not the inside of the circle, ive only binded a square. I am windering if its done as you would when dress making and doing a neckline , This is the back of my quilt as im going to try machine bind it as had stitched my other ine but this may go through abit more wear and tear.

 

 

would be grateful for any advice. Thank you

 

becca

[Valkyrie]

Hope this helps. It's quite up close so nice and clear although personally I don't like the way it's finished. But then again it's only the top half that people will be looking at and not the wrong side in any case.

 

I tend to do one side by machine and the other by hand so that the stitching is hidden on both sides (my preferred method is a double fold bias binding rather than normal bias binding because it's a bit stronger). I also use quilting binding clips rather than use pins. They are so easy - basically they are like the hair grips without the fancy bits!

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sew-Easy-Binding-Quilting-Patchwork/dp/B0089DYMUY

 

Version 1

 

Using double fold method of binding. Don't be put off by the square quilts and mitres - it's bias so will work on curves. I used this on a circular table cloth - again only one side is machined. Interesting alternative at the end too!

[Plum]

I do same as Valkyrie now but probably would do single bias strip for such a tight curve.

 

You could try facing it. Sew on bias strip, clip curve and turn whole thing to inside. Press really well and stitch close to edge then turn edge and slip stitch down.

[Valkyrie]

I agree Plum - the tree skirt will not have so much wear and tear and single bias would be much better.