This is a quick & neat technique & you can use it to sew any type of binding – neck, armhole, hem, splits, etc…
Step 1
Fold binding in half lengthwise & press.
Step 2
Then fold seam allowance of one of the edges & press.
Step 3
Pin & sew unfolded edge of binding to neckline.
Step 4
If you have an opening at the back neck, fold the ends of the binding inwards & press to secure in place.
Step 5
Fold bind over the seams & pin in place
Step 6
Finally from the right side stitch in the ditch (sink stitch) along the neck seam, making sure that inside bind edge is caught in the seam.
How to Sew Single V-neck Binding
The technique is exactly the same. All you’d need to do is to create a V-neck tuck in the centre neck.
Step 1
Fold binding in half lengthwise & press. Then fold seam allowance of one of the edges & press.
Step 2
Sew edges of neck bind. Press open to reduce bulk.
Step 3
Attach unfolded edge of bind to neckline.
Step 4
Fold bind over the seams & pin in place.
Step 5
Stitch in the ditch (sink stitch) along the neck seam from right side, making sure that inside bind edge is caught in the seam.
Step 6
Fold the centre corner & stitch to create V-neck.
How to Sew Double Binding
This technique will help you to create accurate professional looking bound edge. This type of binding in perfect for necks & armholes.
Step 1
Fold binding in half lengthwise & press.
Step 2
Lay raw edges of bind along the edge which you are binding. Pin in place & stitch together.
Step 3
Fold bind up & press neatly.
Step 4
Then fold bind over the seam & align over the stitching (make sure the edge of the bind is covering the stitching by about 2mm). Pin in place.
Step 5
Stitch in the ditch (sink stitch) along the seam from right side, making sure that inside bind edge is caught in the seam.
How to Sew Double Inside Binding
Step 1
Fold binding in half lengthwise and press.
Step 2
Stitch both raw edges of the binding together.
Step 3
Pin then stitch the raw edge seams of the binding to the neckline.
Step 4
Flat stitch the seam edge of the binding, then turn bind completely to the inside and pin in place.
Step 5
Hand stitch with a slip stitch on the inside or/ sew a ¼” or 6mm top stitch.