Edge Binding
A method of finishing a raw edge by enclosing it within a strip of fabric or binding material, often for decorative or structural purposes.
Where it is used
Finishing Neckline Binding
p. 4- Trim seam allowances to 0.5 cm and make small notches along the back neckline curve. Press allowances toward the binding, fold the binding to the inside, baste by hand, and stitch 0.7 cm from the front opening edge.

Finish Neckline Binding
p. 6- Using the same method, pin the bias tape to the neckline, matching the notches. Baste with slight tension, then sew the bias tape in place using a twin needle on your machine. Remove the basting stitches. Press with an iron. You can trim the ends of the binding.

8.1.
p. 10- Pin the center back edges, aligning the raw edges and notches, with right sides facing each other.
10.8b. Basting Binding
p. 9- Baste the pressed edge of the binding, folding the attached binding over to the wrong side of the front and back pieces.

Basting Binding
p. 8- Baste the pressed edge of the binding, folding the attached binding over to the wrong side of the front and back pieces.

Related terms
requiresSpecial Edge Binder
applied toUpper Edge
applied toArmhole Edge
requiresFlat Seam Machine
requiresFlatlock machine