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Load the bias tape maker with a binding strip. Pull the fabric through the bias tape maker and press as the folded strip exits the other end. (I found that my strips were

more even and consistent when I pressed from the top side of the fabric.)

Measure the width of the pressed strip and divide the measure- ment in half. Measure this distance out from the seam and draw a placement line for the edge of the bias strip.

Position a folded bias strip over the seam, aligning the edge with the marked line. Use a glue stick to hold the strip in place.

Remove the guide from Walking Foot #50. Remove the open-toe sole from the foot and attach the standard sole. Since you will be stitching through more layers of fabric you may want to change to a #90/14 Denim needle.

Select a straight stitch and move the needle position 2 steps to the right of center. Place the quilt under the foot with the edge of the bias strip just inside the right toe of the foot. Stitch down the side of the strip.

Repeat for the second side of the strip.

Lay four strips in one direction, then lay the remaining four strips in the other direction.

From the fabric left over from cutting the bias strips, cut enough 2½”-wide bias strips to go around the outer edge of the quilt—about 220”. Seam the bias strips together. Press the long strip in half length- wise, wrong sides together.

Place the folded bias strip on the right side of the quilt with the raw edges even. Sew the folded bias strip to the quilt using a ⅜” seam allowance. To accomplish this, move the needle position all

the way to the right and guide the raw edge of the fabric along the outside edge of the foot.

When all of the binding is sewn to the front of the quilt, press it out away from the quilt. Pull the binding around to the back of the quilt and stitch along the inner folded edge to hold the binding in place.

For additional information on Dual Sole Walking Foot with Guides #50 and other BERNINA presser feet, attachments, and accessories, see Feetures, volumes 1-3.

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