How to Miter a Long Border or Binding Strip

To miter the joins of a long strip, 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.

Fabric pinned on an angle
Step One
Fabric sewn on a 45 degree angle
Step Two
Trimming the Seam
Step Three
A mitered seam
Step Four

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