Binding your project with a little extra flair has never been easier! This die features the two strips you need to create a fun machine binding with two different fabrics. What could be better? Getting two of the most popular strip widths on one die board that will work with any GO! Cutter for added value! How to Create Flange Binding the AccuQuilt Way Cutting Mat Required: AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutting Mat 6″x12″ 55112 Step 1: Sew 1 1/2″ strips together to desired length and press seams open. Sew 1 3/4″ strips together to desired length and press seams open. Step 2: With right sides together, layer 1 1/2″ strip on top of 1 3/4″ aligning to one long edge. Sew together with ” seam allowance. Press seams towards 1 1/2″ strip. Step 3: Fold strips wrong sides together, align the raw edges, and press. Strip should be 13 /8″ wide with 1/8″ of the larger strip showing. Step 4: Place binding with smaller strip side down on the back of quilt and align raw edges. Sew binding on with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Step 5: Flip binding to the front. Stitch on the seam of the binding to secure. Why Quilters Love the GO! Flange Binding Die Flange binding is a favorite technique for adding machinefinished binding to quilt projects. This technique notonly gives you an attractive machine finish, but it createsa wonderful accent to the whole quilt project. The GO!Flange Binding die makes it easy to cut perfect strips forflange binding, sashing, narrow borders and more! The flange is made by sewing a 1″ main fabric strip anda contrasting 1″ accent fabric strip together to create thebinding. GO! Flange Binding includes ” seam allowances for easyalignment and piecing. Cut perfect 1″ and 1″ strips, then use the angled guidelines to cut squares and diamonds. Die blades are 23″ long and are open at both ends to allowcutting of fabric that is still folded as it comes off the bolt. Cut strips out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, flannel,fleece, Cuddle fabrics and more! Free pattern downloads available to get you started. Dimensions Cut Size:1 1/2″W (3.8 cm), 1 3/4″W (4.4 cm) Finished Size:1″W (2.5 cm), 1″W (3.1 cm) Die Board Size:6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm) AccuQuilt Benefits Cut so much more fabric in less time. Get accurate cuts every time — No slipping rulers or mistakes Easiest to use — Simply place die on cutter, then fabric and cutting mat on top Save fabric with Two Tone Foam — Get more out of your fabric by placing it only over the shape you want to cut. Safe to use — No blades come anywhere near your fingers Die Tips With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors. Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle. Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board. Use good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch. It’s always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct.