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How to Miter a Long Border or Binding Strip

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To miter the joins of a long strip for a border or binding, sew the two strips right sides together at an angle as shown below.  Cut off the excess 1/4″ from the seam.   Press the seam open.

How to Miter a Seam for a long strip of fabric. Fabric pinned on an angle
How to Miter a Seam for a long strip of fabric. Fabric sewn on a 45 degree angle
How to Miter a Seam for a long strip of fabric. Trimming the Seam
How to Miter a Seam for a long strip of fabric. A mitered seam

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