There are many ways to sew on a binding . .in Nova Scotia many start their rug by sewing the black binding on with a Sewing MAchine!!!
Having repaired many old rugs started this way- I myself would not ever start with the binding . . . .I carefully sew it on BY HAND!!! . ..Always . . .
@ a CORNER . . .
(you will find out why at the end)
Take small stitches right up in the loops to get the tape sewn right up close to the loops and therefore no backing will show when you are done!
Ease your tape a little as you sew Sew around the corners-making the finishing of mitres simpler . . .
There are many ways to do all this-
I am just showing my own version . . I want an old fashioned look for this last rug . . .so just a simple tape turned under is perfect this time!
Having repaired many old rugs started this way- I myself would not ever start with the binding . . . .I carefully sew it on BY HAND!!! . ..Always . . .
@ a CORNER . . .
(you will find out why at the end)
Take small stitches right up in the loops to get the tape sewn right up close to the loops and therefore no backing will show when you are done!
Ease your tape a little as you sew Sew around the corners-making the finishing of mitres simpler . . .
There are many ways to do all this-
I am just showing my own version . . I want an old fashioned look for this last rug . . .so just a simple tape turned under is perfect this time!
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