A Trick To Master Binding Potholders

No More Wavy Binding.

Every quilter knows that binding can make or break the prettiest potholders. Sewing on the binding is the most nerve-wracking part. Edges curl, pull up in one corner and ruins the block that was perfectly crisp before.

 

If binding has ever been the most stressful part of finishing a quilt, you’re not alone! Getting those edges perfectly aligned, corners crisp, and seams neat can feel like a marathon after all the sewing and quilting.

But The Little Green Bean has shared one simple trick that truly changes the game using a bit of temporary basting glue to hold your binding in place before stitching. It’s quick, precise, and eliminates the constant battle with pins or clips that never seem to stay put.

Instead of struggling to wrangle fabric as you sew, apply a small spot of washable fabric glue along the edge, then press your folded binding into place with a warm iron. The gentle heat sets the glue temporarily, holding the binding perfectly flat and secure while you stitch it down.

No slipping, no uneven edges, and no more stopping every few inches to adjust. When it’s time to sew, binding stays exactly where you want it, smooth, even, and professional-looking.

In the video The Little Green Bean shows exactly how to achieve the perfect binding.