https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/mitering-corners • Posted by Susan S.
I use this technique to achieve a crisp mitre when binding quilts, table runners or mug rugs. My project is for a table runner. It finishes at nine inches wide by fifty inches long. I used a contrasting fabric at either end. I used a hera marker to mark quilting lines, and used a wavy line to quilt it. The contrasting binding, with perfectly mitred corners finishes it off nicely!
I use this technique to achieve a crisp mitre when binding quilts, table runners or mug rugs. My project is for a table runner. It finishes at nine inches wide by fifty inches long. I used a contrasting fabric at either end. I used a hera marker to mark quilting lines, and used a wavy line to quilt it. The contrasting binding, with perfectly mitred corners finishes it off nicely!
Begin sewing your binding as normal, with a 1/4" seam. When the needle is within 1/4" of the corner, stop sewing, with the needle in the down position if possible. Pivot the binding 45 degrees and sew to the very edge. Do a few reverse stitches and cut.
This is what your binding will now look like (from the back) .
This is what it looks like from the front.
Fold your binding at right angles to continue sewing on the next side.
Start stitching 1/4" from the edge. Complete all four corners as per step one.
Your corners should be square and clean when you hand sew your binding to the back.