How to Join Two Ends of a Diagonal Seam Binding
Seam binding is a narrow strip of fabric that quilters and tailors use to bind the edge of fabric and create a finished edge. Often a length of seam binding is not long enough and it is necessary to attach two strips of seam binding together to make a longer strip. When it is necessary to join two ends of seam binding, sew them together with a diagonal seam to minimize bulk and create a proper seam.
Things You'll Need
- Two lengths of seam binding
- Fabric pen
- Ruler
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Scissors
- Pins
- Iron
Instructions
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Place one fabric strip horizontally on your work surface with the right side of the fabric facing up and the long edges at the top and bottom. Position the fabric strip so the right edge of the strip is in the center of your work area
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Place the second fabric strip vertically on your work surface with the wrong side facing up. Position the second fabric strip at a right angle to the first fabric strip with the top right corner of the first strip and the top right corner of the second strip aligned. This will create a right angle corner with the first fabric strip being horizontal and the second strip being vertical.
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Place the ruler at the point where the two strips overlap with the ruler at a 45-degree angle. Draw a 45-degree line with the fabric pen that crosses over the area where the strips overlap. Start the line at the top left corner of the top fabric strip and end the line at the bottom right corner of the bottom fabric strip.
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Pin the two fabric strips together to hold them securely.
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Stitch along the line you drew in Step 3.
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Cut ¼ inch away from the stitching to remove the top right corner of the fabric strips. Discard the removed corner of fabric.
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Iron the seam allowance open. Turn the connected seam binding strips over so the right sides are facing up. You should have one continuous strip of seam binding connected with a diagonal seam line.
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