Why Quilters Love the GO! Flange Binding Die:
• Flange binding is a favorite technique for adding machine finished binding to quilt projects. This technique not only gives you an attractive machine finish, but it creates a wonderful accent to the whole quilt project. The GO! Flange Binding die makes it easy to cut perfect strips for flange binding, sashing, narrow borders and more!
• The flange is made by sewing a 1-1/2" main fabric strip and a contrasting 1-3/4" accent fabric strip together to create the binding.
• GO! Flange Binding includes 1/4" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Cut perfect 1-1/4" and 1-3/4" strips, then use the angled guidelines to cut squares and diamonds.
• Die blades are 23" long and are open at both ends to allow cutting of fabric that is still folded as it comes off the bolt.
• Cut strips out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!
• Free pattern downloads available to get you started.
How to Create Flange Binding the AccuQuilt Way:
• Step 1: Sew 1-1/2" strips together to desired length and press seams open. Sew 1-3/4" strips together to desired length and press seams open.
• Step 2: With right sides together, layer 1-1/2" strip on top of 1-3/4" aligning to one long edge. Sew together with 1/4" seam allowance. Press seams towards 1-1/2" strip.
• Step 3: Fold strips wrong sides together, align the raw edges, and press. Strip should be 1-3/8" wide with 1/8" of the larger strip showing.
• Step 4: Place binding with smaller strip side down on the back of quilt and align raw edges. Sew binding on with a 1/4" seam allowance.
• Step 5: Flip binding to the front. Stitch on the seam of the binding to secure.
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)
