If you want stuffed binding, the strip needs to be 2-1/4" wide. Raise the presser foot and pivot again with the needle down. Remove the quilt from the machine and cut your thread. Trim all sides of the quilt even before attaching binding. What You Need Double-Fold Binding Tutorial. We will use this unsewn binding to connect the beginning and ending of the binding strips later in the tutorial. Repeat with orange binding strips. Get easy quilt binding instructions here! Easy to apply. 2. If you sew into the corner your binding will be stronger and it is easier to fold the fabric in the next step. Again, thank you so much! 69. It's a very simple binding to make. We got this pattern out of this book called “Jelly Roll Quilts” by Pam and Nicky Lintott. Place the iron straight down onto the fabric and gently pull it towards the fold. Lay the quilt right side up so the end strip is on the left and the beginning strip is on the right. Learn different binding methods. I love this. Start in the center of the bottom edge. The edge of my O/A foot on my Pfaff machine is a very accurate 3/8” so it is perfect for 2 ½” bindings. I usually trim that end piece a wee bit less - no more than 1/8" - which helps to make a snugger fit along the quilt edge. […] When you get to a corner stop about ¼” before it and pivot the quilt so that you can sew directly into the corner. A quilt is like a sandwich, with a top layer of fabric, a middle layer of batting, and a bottom layer of fabric, all joined together by your stitches. Divide the total by 40″ (the length of a strip), round up. I managed to quilt for several hours yesterday and got a couple of projects completely finished! Hold down one end with your left hand and pull the strip tight with your right hand. I haven't had much time to quilt for the past few days since my kids are off for March Break right now. After sewing on the binding, fold the raw edge so it touches the raw quilt edge. Now take your binding and quilt to your sewing machine now and make sure that you have your walking foot on. It will be a lot shorter than my last blog :). After I un-racked the Tumbler pillow quilt, that I finished quilting yesterday, ... Making Scrappy Preemie Quilt with the Accuquilt Go! < Prev; Next > Comments #7 Louise Haddon 2016-09-15 14:29. Pin the top layer of the binding strip from one length of ruffle binding to the top of the quilt. fabric cutter. We are now going to sew the strips together just like in the beginning when we made the binding. Before adding the binding, stabilize the edges of the quilt by machine basting 1/4 inch from the raw edge of the quilt top on all sides of the quilt. Place the binding strip on the quilt top, aligning the raw edges of the binding strip with the quilt top’s raw edge. Begin sewing about three inches from the corner, leaving an unsewn “tail” that will be tucked into the binding later. "Duh?!". To calculate number of strips required: measure the outside of the quilt. Find out how to sew binding on a quilt. Next fold the binding straight down. A good choice for any type of quilt. Next time I'll make it much better due to your instructions. French Fold Binding After making the quilt sandwich (quilt top, batting and backing) and quilting the layers together, a binding is applied to finish the raw edges of the quilt. Quilt Binding Supplies. Double fold is best for quilts that will be used frequently. The ends may be joined with a straight seam because the binding is so thin. I don't know but I'm sure glad you're around! What began as an online quilting diary has exploded into a repository for my research and experiments. Our quilt binding tutorials will teach you straight-of-grain binding, bias binding, and French fold binding. Part 2 of the Primer – how to calculate the amount of binding needed and fabric requirements, how to cut binding strips, and how to sew the strips together to create “French fold” binding It is ideal for small items like placemats, where you want a narrow binding. The warp threads are vertical and are wrapped very tight to create tension. The finish is quite beautiful around necklines and armholes when neatly and meticulously done in either matching or contrast colours or fabrics. The binding will be straight even if your quilt edges aren't. Bunch up the quilt to give yourself some slack. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style! The blue binding will cover the lower right half of the quilt and the orange will cover the upper left. If you want flat binding, the strip needs to be 2-1/2". Glue sometimes skips a bit. If the quilt is 24″ by 30″ then you could use a 8.5″ square-up ruler, and your longer ruler could be 10-15″. Attach binding to back of quilt. Heat set with an iron. Quilt binding can be sewn to the quilt in several ways, and one method uses continuous double-fold strips of fabric, which are long fabric strips folded in half to create a double layer before sewing. Two-Tone Quilt Binding: An Instructable for people who already know how to put a binding on a quilt, but want to mix it up a bit. Continue sewing down the side until you are 1/4″ from the corner of the quilt. After sewing for a few inches turn the binding to the back of the quilt to audition it and make sure that you are sewing it on with the correct seam allowance. Part 2 of the Primer – how to calculate the amount of binding needed and fabric requirements, how to cut binding strips, and how to sew the strips together to create “French fold” binding French General La Rosseraie Kit made with La Rose Rouge Fabric is a beautiful vintage French red and cream quilt. This is where glue basting really comes in handy. I'm going to have to bookmark this! Double fold binding, sometimes called French binding, covers the quilt’s edge with two layers of fabric. I just love your blog. The strips are then folded, pressed, and stitched to the quilt with a ¼-inch seam allowance. Binding a quilt means covering the raw edges of the quilt sandwich to give the quilt a finished look and protect its edges from wear. Continue joining the remaining strips the same way until you have one continuous strip. You may have to raise the needle and presser foot to get over this hump. Stop gluing 2" from the end. I love this little Omingrid 2 ½” square for binding because it is easy to get between the two ends (much easier than a 6” ruler since sometimes you don't have that much space). For more information, see learn how to make continuous bias quilt binding with: Cut strips from the 36" length (straight grain) of the fabric. Finish the remaining three corners. The seam allowance used to attach the binding should be equal to the desired finished width of your binding. Sometimes if you are using thick fabric and thick batting you may have to make this allowance smaller. The video below will demonstrate how to sew binding on a quilt step by step. It costs less, and you will find a much wider selection of fabric patterns and colors if you make your own. Binding a quilt means covering the raw edges of the quilt sandwich to give the quilt a finished look and protect its edges from wear. Use a pin there instead. Happy March Break everyone! I'm left-handed, so I fold the right side over the corner first. Sewing quilt binding may not be the most exciting part of making a quilt, but it is the icing on your beautiful cake – so it’s best to take the extra time and do it right. There are two different ways to make this quilt (which is also sometimes called a friendship braid). A good choice for any type of quilt. 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