How To Miter Corners

Learn how-to miter corners with Susan from Patchwork N Play and then try out your new skill with her table runner tutorial.

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  Step 1

  Begin sewing your binding as normal, with a 1/4" seam. When the needle is within 1/4" of the corner, stop sewing, with the needle in the down position if possible. Pivot the binding 45 degrees and sew to the very edge. Do a few reverse stitches and cut.

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  Step 2

  This is what your binding will now look like (from the back) .

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  Step 3

  This is what it looks like from the front.

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  Step 4

  Fold your binding at right angles to continue sewing on the next side.

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  Step 5

  Start stitching 1/4" from the edge. Complete all four corners as per step one.

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  Step 6

  Your corners should be square and clean when you hand sew your binding to the back.

Got the hang of this technique?

Put your new skill to the test with this tutorial: