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fix(docs): Improve knit binding information and instructions
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@ -117,3 +117,54 @@ Obviously, that means your shoulder seam will cut through your binding which is
This way, there is no guessing how long your binding should be, and the binding seam sits where you want it to sit.
> For detailed instructions, check [the Aaron documentation](/docs/patterns/aaron/)
## Alternate method
While the above instructions describe one way to attach a knit band
or knit binding, it is not the only method that can be used.
An alternate method is to cut the exact amount of binding needed,
sew it into a ring, and then attach the ring to the garment opening.
Some people feel that this is an easier method for novice sewists.
They are told exactly how much binding to use, and
they do not have to guess how much they should be stretching
the binding as they sew.
1. Measure the garment opening that the binding will cover.
Be sure to measure at the seamline, to account for seam allowance.
2. Check the pattern instructions for the length of binding to use.
Or, use a length 80-90% smaller than the opening based on the
stretchiness of the binding fabric.
(For example, 80% for very stretchy fabric, 90% for less stretchy fabric.)
3. Cut the length of binding required plus seam allowance at each end.
4. Sew the binding ends right sides together to form a closed loop or ring.
Trim excess seam allowance.
5. Fold the ring together at the seam to divide the ring into equal halves.
Mark or insert pins at each end fold.
One pin will be in the seam, and the other will mark the halfway point
around the ring.
6. Unfold the ring and fold it again into equal halves so the two marks/pins meet together in the middle.
Again mark or insert pins into each end fold.
Now there are 4 pins or marks dividing the ring into 4 quarters of equal length.
7. Similarly, fold the garment opening and mark or insert pins to divide
the garment opening into 4 quarters of equal length.
8. Match the marks or pins on the binding with the ones on the garment opening.
(Try to align it so the seam is at the most inconspicuous location
in the garment opening.
For example, if binding a neck opening align the binding so the
seam is at the back of the neck opening.)
9. Pin the binding ring to the garment opening at each quarter mark/pin.
This ensures that the binding is evenly distributed around the garment
opening.
10. Sew the binding to the opening, one quarter at a time.
While sewing, evenly stretch each quarter segment of binding to match
the length of the quarter segment of garment opening.