How to Sew a Mitered Corner

Sewing a mitered corner is an easy way to remove bulk from the corners of seams and hems. Mitered corners are also an attractive way to add a binding to a quilt, and it provides a more finished look to the item. Sewing a mitered corner can also be done without having to use a sewing machine. Read on to learn how to sew a mitered corner.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Unfinished quilt
• Bias tape
• Pins
• Scissors
• Iron
• Needle
• Thread

1. Sandwich the unfinished edge of the quilt between double-folded bias tape that is about 4 inches longer than the quilt edge. Pin the bias tape in place so that each corner has 2 inches of material extending from the edge.

2. Unfold the bias tape at one of the ends and refold the corner down into a diagonal to the wrong side. Trim the point of the diagonal.

3. Refold the bias tape so that its edges intersect the corner at a 45-degree angle.

4. Miter all the corners of the quilt by repeating Steps 1 to 3 and press down using a warm iron.

5. Stitch the corners into place by using the ladder stitch technique.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose the ladder stitch when you want to sew together an opening in a seam. Work the stitch right to left by running the needle on the inside fold about 1/4 inch, bringing the needle out and reinserting it directly across to the other fold. If done correctly, you will not be able to see the ladder stitch as the thread runs on the inside folds of the fabric.

Resources

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