The secret to a sharp mitered corner is to stop at the right distance from the edge.
Take the guesswork out with the Prep-Tool by Guidelines4Quilting and the Bohin Mechanical Pencil.
Scroll down for step-by-step instructions.
How to Get Sharp Mitered Corners
Let's Miter the Corners!
For sharp mitered corners, you need to stop sewing a scant 1/4" from the edge.
Mark the Precise Stopping Point for Sharp Mitered Corners.
Butt the lip edges on the Prep-Tool up to the edge of your top.
Mark the fabric along the outside edge of the Prep-Tool.
Mark the binding strip at the same distance from the edge.
Stop sewing when you get to the mark.
Sew at a 45º angle right into the corner of the quilt top.
Fold the binding strip straight up.
Fold the binding strip back down, keeping the fold in the strip aligned with the top of your quilt.
Continue stitching the binding to the top, taking a few back stitches when you start.
Do the same in the other corners and then stop when you get about 10 to 12 inches from where you started and take a few back-stitches.
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Let's Miter the Corners!
For sharp mitered corners, you need to
stop sewing at the right distance from the edge.
Scroll down for step-by-step instructions.
Take the guesswork out with the Prep-Tool by Guidelines4Quilting and the Bohin Mechanical Pencil.
Butt the lip edges on the Prep-Tool up to the edge of your top.
Mark the fabric along the outside edge of the Prep-Tool.
Mark the binding strip at the same distance from the edge.
Stop sewing when you get to the mark.
Sew at a 45º angle right into the corner of the quilt top.
Fold the binding strip straight up.
Fold the binding strip back down, keeping the fold in the strip aligned with the top of your quilt.
Continue stitching the binding to the top, taking a few back stitches when you start.
Do the same in the other corners and then stop when you get about 10 to 12 inches from where you started and take a few back-stitches.
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The Prep-Tool also helps you with
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- Precise set-in-seams
- Accurate point trimming
Super Easy Seam Guide Setter
Sew accurate scant ¼" seams for pointy points & accurate patches
Super Easy Seam Guide Setter
Sold out
Sarah Sheckells Lenoir, NC
"Just wanted to tell you I love this thing - Super Easy Seam Guide Setter!
I put it on right away and have had great success with keeping my 1/4” seams accurate.”
