This is by far one of the best miter corner technique for the Bernina attachment 88 that I have seen! Thank you for taking the time to make it. As with other people’s comments I would love to see a video on how to end the quilt. And just in case you don’t have enough videos to make- a mini video demonstrating how to prevent gaps /flat spots between quilt and binding would be great. You mentioned in another comment that you let the quilt curl up 3/8” against the attachment -but it would be good to see in action. I have been practicing with scraps and am finally beginning to see improvement so I’m no longer wanting to throw this very expensive attachment in a drawer to gather dust. Folks don’t give up! The learning curve seems huge but I’m convinced it will be worth it in the long run.
Thank you, Shelley. I’ve watched quite a few videos trying to decide whether I wanted to invest in the binder attachment and yours was the only one that was at all convincing. I want my quilts to be better because of the attachments not worse. You definitely knocked this one out of the park by just taking the extra time to take those little stitches at the miters. You have made me a believer.
Thank for this video...I wanted to love the 88 foot but I have been hating it. Thrived to return it, but they don’t take returns so I need to learn to love it. This video is excellent! Thank you. I think I am turning the corner on miter corners!
I have owned this binder attachment for about 10 years and am just now taking time to learn how to use it. I found myself not catching the binding after turning the corner. I think this is really going to help. Next to see if you have a video on finishing off the binding. Thanks!
@@SewShelly This video is the best! Thank you ... I sent a small fortune on this attachment lol Im hoping you made the video on how to finish the ends....please😅😀
Thank you so much! I have avoided using my binder attachment because I did not know how to make it around the corner. Now I know how it is done! So helpful!
I wish I had found this 3 days ago! I don't know why I thought I 'HAD' to use a 95C to accompany the binder. Using a #3 would have been more helpful. I bound 2 baby quilts using Berninas instructional video, 8 corners. 1/2 of the corners, I had to take out & sew by hand because I couldn't get the back of the binding to lay flat/straight & the stitching would 'miss' the back after turning the corner. I was also using a pin on the back to set the mitre. I am an heirloom seamstress & don't quilt often. I have saved this video to reference if I ever bind another quilt again. Also, for me, I would have my hand sewing needles loaded & ready to go for each corner. You probably did that too, but I didn't recall you mentioning it. I also saw that you overlocked your quilt edges before binding. I have been told NOT to do that, as it makes the edge 'thicker'. But as I was feeding the edge, I felt like I had to micro-manage not only the feeding of the quilt, but also using a plastic point turner to keep the fabric edge from folding back on itself as it met up with the binding. Everything turned out beautiful in the end, HOWEVER, it was not the super-pleasant experience I usually have using my B880 and the awesome accessory feet. It would have been MUCH more fun IF I had seen this before-hand!!! You may want to put '#88' or 'Bernina #88' in your video title somewhere to help others find this informative video. THANK YOU!
Melissa, I am so glad this will help you next time. I added BERNINA #88 to the title. Thank you for the suggestion. In regards to finishing the edges of my quilts, I always use the #2 foot and the #3 stitch on a BERNINA to overlock the edges as soon as I square up the quilt. Look for my video.
I would think this would work on any of the binders that swing out. It does take a few practise runs sometimes to learn any new technique so get some scraps and try it out.
Hi Miss Shelly, is there a special reason why you use the number three foot, instead of the 95C foot. Is the #38 width the only width you use. Thank you
I use the #3 when I want to see where I am stitching better. The top is open. I use all of the binder widths for different types and weights of fabrics.
I’m wondering if there is any real purpose for the 95c then? I bet my dealer will let me exchange it since I haven’t used it yet but I don’t want to regret it. Thoughts?
This is fantastic Shelly, Next time I will use my 3/8” Binder for this with #3C (manual buttonhole foot?). Hole far away do you set the guide for this method? What batting do you use please? And can you do a video of how you sandwich your quilt.? Is this binder the same as Bernina one? What thread do you use for stippling and binding please.
This is the Bernina binder and yes the #3C is the manual buttonhole foot. I usually use warm and natural batting because I owned a whole roll. Now that it is gone I may experiment with other kinds also. Keep watching for more quilting videos to come.
Shelly, Thanks for the reply. It worked well. Another question: I make twin size quilts. Are there any hints for getting the quilt to fully fill the binding? Thanks
You left a tail for joining at the end.... Do you have a technique for doing this? Aha! I saw you answered my question for another viewer.. keeping it simple!
I have never tried with a knit. The amount of stretch on the knit might come into play. You could try stabilizing the knit with lightweight fusible tricot. Just try on a sample with every knit because they are all so different.
Young newbie here, trying to bind my quilt with a different looking attachment (bid binder presser foot cone). Would this same method work, do you think?
The method described here relies on being able to pull the binding out of the front to fold the corner and then pull it back into the binder to start sewing again. I would have no idea of whether your binder works like this or not. The idea of stitching to the edge so you only have to fold one side and holding the corner on place with a thread instead of a pin would also depend on how your binder turns corners. Worth a try!
Did you tried adjusting the foot tension? It may needs to be loosened a bit so it won’t push out the binding. Also, there is a video by someone else that shows us how to set up the attachment properly.
Nope. Your choice there are good reasons to cut on the bias and good reasons not to cut on the bias. It does not make any difference in the technique I was demonstrating.
Cindy L you decide based on how wide you want the finished binding to be. If you are binding quilted objects, then the widest is best. If you are finishing seams inside garments then the narrowest is best.
I just bought the #88 binder attachment for my 790 plus. I’ve been doing practice binding on scraps and i am soooooo frustrated. No matter how hard i try, i cannot get the quilt to go into the fold and stay there. There are places where it is barely caught and the binding feels empty and there are places where it doesn’t catch at all. I CANNOT find any videos on troubleshooting. The videos posted all make it look like it’s easy peasy...... but it’s not. I just want to take it off the machine and stomp it!!! 😢😭😡🤬
David, You are not the first to ask! I need to set up a little demo on several ways to do this and make the video. Until I do so, one of the easiest ways is to cut the binding several inches before it goes into the binder, fold the end down approx 1/2 inch, secure it with a glue stick and then let it run through the binder to the end.
