Binding question

[jjkaiser]

I actually like sewing on binding. I do it the old way, double fold then machine stitch to front matching raw edges, hand stitching to the back. I think us hand quilters are not fazed by any kind of stitching by hand. And it is pretty easy mindless work.

[laura44]

I also machine to front and hand sew to back. I dislike machine quilting, but
enjoy hand sewing the binding.

[Jean Sewing Machine]

I'm curious why the serpentine stitch?

If you go one and off the edge with a uniform stitch, it doesn't appear to be a mistake. If I understand the Missouri Star binding queens, that's how they finish quilts that customers want them to machine bind.

[Boondockslongarm]

What is the seam allowance one should use? I am using 2 1/2" strips (1 1/4" after fold and ironed).
Practicing and notice the flip side is 1/8" different, toward the edge than first seam. Machine binding by the way. My corners ain't terrible, just the seam allowance is my problem for now.

[JanaS]

90% of my binding that is done on the machine is done using the Flange binding. If not using the flange binding I do use the serpentine stitch to make sure I catch all the front. (I sew on the back and flip to the front when machine stitching and on the front and flip to the back if hand stitching.) I think the key to good binding is three part: Press, slow and relax.

[PrettyCurious]

I do pocket tuck to attach my ends. and I always press mine - twice. First I press open, or flat out, then turn the quilt over and press to the other side. I clip as I go, and pin the corners. My motto is: I don't own 20 sewing machines so I can hand sew a thing!

[CraftyJnet]

My motto is: I don't own 20 sewing machines so I can hand sew a thing!

I love your motto!

[mamo69]

a type of decorative stitch