Sewing concept

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

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  1. 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.
Finishing Neckline Binding
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Finish Neckline Binding

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  1. 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.
Finish Neckline Binding
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10.8b. Basting Binding

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  1. Baste the pressed edge of the binding, folding the attached binding over to the wrong side of the front and back pieces.
10.8b. Basting Binding
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Basting Binding

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