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How to join binding strips with stripes

Struggling to keep your stripes perfectly aligned when joining binding strips? This step-by-step tutorial walks you through two simple techniques, bias joins and straight seams, to help you achieve clean, consistent results every time. You’ll learn how to match stripe patterns with ease, prevent twisting or misalignment, and even use a clever glue stick trick to keep everything in place before stitching. Ideal for quilt binding, bias binding, and any striped fabric project, this guide is perfect for anyone wanting a more polished, professional finish.

Tutorial by Notches Sewing

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Recommended Tools

  • Walking Foot
  • Quilting Guide
  • Left Compensating Foot
  • 2 ½" Wide Quilting Ruler
  • Point Turner
  • Scissors
  • Utility Knife
  • 1 x 12” Ruler
  • Awl/Stiletto
  • Steam Iron
  • Rotary Cutter
  • 6 ½" Square Ruler
  • Wide Quilting Ruler
  • Marking Pen
  • Mini Iron
  • Magnet Eye hooks/weights
  • Protective Ironing Sheet
  • Ironing Board
  • Thread Snips
  • Magnetic Seam Guide
  • Tube Turners
  • Bodkin
  • Loop Turner
  • Large Cutting Mat
  • Template Grips
  • Plastic Template
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Fabric Clips
  • Pins
  • Magnetic Tray

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This project has been crafted and created by Notches Sewing. Featured with permission.

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