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The Binding Lab

If binding has ever felt fiddly, unpredictable, or like the point where good projects quietly fall apart, this DeepDive is designed to change that.

Binding is one of those sewing skills that looks simple — but often feels frustrating in practice. Uneven edges, missed backs, bulky corners, wavy curves, or that constant uncertainty of “Will this work?” can make binding feel risky instead of satisfying.

This DeepDive is about replacing guesswork with understanding.

Ali breaks binding down into clear, logical steps so you can see why binding behaves the way it does, and how to make it behave beautifully — on purpose.

Understanding the binding formula is the turning point. Once you know how finished width, seam allowance, and project thickness work together, binding stops being mysterious. You’re no longer hoping it will work — you’re choosing widths, folds, and methods that suit your project.

From there, you’ll learn how to prepare binding accurately, apply it cleanly, and finish it with confidence — whether you prefer a hand-finished invisible look, a neat one-sided machine finish, or stitching visible on both sides as a design feature.

This series focuses on control, clarity, and calm sewing — not shortcuts or rigid rules.

After watching this DeepDive, you’ll…

  • understand how binding actually works, and why it sometimes goes wrong
  • know how to calculate binding width confidently for different projects
  • prepare binding and project edges so they behave predictably
  • attach binding cleanly along straight edges, corners, and curves
  • choose finishing methods intentionally instead of guessing
  • feel confident tackling binding without dread or second-guessing

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s understanding, consistency, and trust in your process.

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The Binding Lab

A clear, practical guide to confident, consistent binding.

If binding has ever felt fiddly, unpredictable, or like the point where good projects quietly fall apart, this DeepDive is designed to change that.

Binding is one of those sewing skills that looks simple — but often feels frustrating in practice. Uneven edges, missed backs, bulky corners, wavy curves, or that constant uncertainty of “Will this work?” can make binding feel risky instead of satisfying.

This DeepDive is about replacing guesswork with understanding.

Ali breaks binding down into clear, logical steps so you can see why binding behaves the way it does, and how to make it behave beautifully — on purpose.

Understanding the binding formula is the turning point. Once you know how finished width, seam allowance, and project thickness work together, binding stops being mysterious. You’re no longer hoping it will work — you’re choosing widths, folds, and methods that suit your project.

From there, you’ll learn how to prepare binding accurately, apply it cleanly, and finish it with confidence — whether you prefer a hand-finished invisible look, a neat one-sided machine finish, or stitching visible on both sides as a design feature.

This series focuses on control, clarity, and calm sewing — not shortcuts or rigid rules.

After watching this DeepDive, you’ll…

  • understand how binding actually works, and why it sometimes goes wrong
  • know how to calculate binding width confidently for different projects
  • prepare binding and project edges so they behave predictably
  • attach binding cleanly along straight edges, corners, and curves
  • choose finishing methods intentionally instead of guessing
  • feel confident tackling binding without dread or second-guessing

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s understanding, consistency, and trust in your process.

Sign up to watch this DeepDive FREE for 3 days when it releases on March 20th.

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