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How to join binding strips and reduce bulk with a diagonal seam.
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How to join binding strips and reduce bulk with a diagonal seam.

This is a quick step by step photo tutorial today on how to join straight binding strips when you need a piece longer than the width of your fabric. If using quilting cotton, which is probably most likely, our usable fabric width will be 42-44 inches but even for quite small projects, you will often…

A complete sewing glossary of terminology explained for beginners
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A complete sewing glossary of terminology explained for beginners

I am so pleased to bring you this complete sewing dictionary. All of the commonly used sewing terms and abbreviations are described and defined here in this list so you’ll always know where to turn if you come across a word or phrase you’ve not heard in your sewing journey before. There is nothing more…