How to Easily Sew a Mitered Corner

In case you don’t know, a mitered corner is when the two sides come together at a 45-degree angle. This is used in different sewing projects to make a clean and neat look on the corners. You may see this in tablecloths, blankets, quilts, and curtains. I am glad I stumbled across this video, as it was very helpful in finishing my first quilt project. Learn how to easily sew a mitered corner with this awesome tutorial by OnlinefabricStore on Youtube. Watch it below for full instructions. Happy sewing!

Materials:

• ruler
• iron
• pencil or erasable fabric marker
• backing (optional)

Note: for this example, we will make 1-inch mitered corner

Instructions:

Step 1:

Fold the fabric over 1/4 to 1/2 inch and press it with an iron. Do the same on all sides.

Step 2:

Fold it over again how wide you want your border to be, then iron it in place. Repeat this step on all the other corners.

Step 3:

Open the fabric so just the first crease is folded over. Using your ruler, measure 2 times the width of your border from the corner down each side, and mark it with a marker. Once done, draw a line connecting the two marks.

Step 4:

Fold the corner in half diagonally with the wrong side facing out. Be sure the two marks line up and then pin them together. Repeat the steps on all the other corners. Stitch on the marked line, backstitching at the beginning and end, then sew to the edges.

Step 5:

Cut off the excess fabric about 1/4 inch from the seam. Pull it right side out, and push the point of the corner out. Do the same on all four corners.

Step 6:

If you want to add a backing, slide it under the mitered corner. Lastly, top stitch around the inner edges. You are done.

How to Easily Sew a Mitered Corner