Take a quick look at the fabric weave — it should run across the strips from side to side, and parallel to the long edge. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. There are lots of tutorials you can follow to make your own. So I thought it was about time that I created a simple tutorial illustrating how I bind my quilty projects with double fold binding that is machine stitched to the front of the quilt … Cut the binding strip you want to show on the quilt back 1-7/8" wide. Quilt binding can be constructed from a fabric that's already been used in the design, or with any other fabric that works with the layout. Start with the end of the binding where the pin is part way down one side of the quilt, with the beginning end (the pin end) of the binding about 12" from the corner. Learn new craft techniques and tips from the experts. 7/8" wide. Use a straight grain cut binding to bind straight edges; the stretch in a bias grain cut binding works best to bind curved edges. Quilt Binding Tutorial Double-Fold Binding: Carefully remove basting threads or safety pins. Fold the binding Make a double-sided quilt binding: If you'd like to make a binding for your quilt that has one fabric on the front and another on the back, follow these directions. To sew the French quilt binding, line up the raw edges with the quilt … The area where the strips overlap forms a square. Choose a starting point along one side of the quilt, at least 8″ from the corner. It’s best used for quilts that will be hung for display or gently used and not washed often. If the strips of fabric are cut along the crosswise grain of your fabric (from selvage to selvage), or the lengthwise grain (from raw edge to raw edge) they are cut on the straight grain.Â. Fold the strip of fabric you have prepared for the binding in half lengthwise with wrong sides together; press. $2.92. In this video I show you how I hand sew the binding to the back of a quilt, secure mitered corners and tie off stitches and bury them in the quilt. 5 out of 5 stars (1,394) 1,394 reviews $ 4.99. This makes it the ideal choice for a quilt that will be well used and washed often. Starting with the folded-under end of the binding, place it near the center of the first edge of the project to be bound, matching the raw edges, and hold in place with pins or binding clips. To sew the French quilt binding, line up the raw edges with the quilt edge and sew with a ¼” seam. The double-fold binding method uses a single layer of fabric on the edges of the quilt, making it more economical than traditional bias binding. The area where the strips overlap forms a square. Baste around quilt 3/16" from the edges if desired. Simply enclose your raw edge and stitch all the way around, making sure to miter your corners.You can also sew one side of the binding to the front of the quilt, right sides together, wrap it around the raw edge, and hand stitch the other side to the back of the quilt. Stitch the second side, beginning at the project raw edge (2) and ending ¼” from the next corner, as before. 11. Try each one and decide which is your favorite! Open the binding and press ½” to the wrong side at one short end. Press your fabric in half wrong sides together. Of the three types of binding, French quilt binding is the most common and the simplest to make. Deciding which type of binding to use is much simpler if you know how they are cut. A “pillowcase” edge with topstitching, a hand-sewn finish with invisible stitches, or a machine-stitched binding with matching or contrasting thread? $3.24. This is the most common type of bias tape. Cut strips of your binding fabric straight across on the crosswise grain, selvage to selvage, or on the bias, as you prefer. Quilters Sew diagonally across the square as shown. This will form a double fold binding which will withstand a lot of wear and tear. For a ½" binding, cut a 1" strip from Fabric A and a 1½" strip from Fabric B. ArkansasEmporium. Cut the binding strip that you want to see on the front of the quilt a scant 1" strip. 5. Join as many strips by piecing them on the 45 degree to make a continuous long strip measuring at least 18 inches longer than the outside edges of your quilt. Quilt by artbythebay. It's Great for quick and easy finishing, adding color accents on quilts, or protec Arctic Fox 6. 3 yards per package. If you create single-fold bias tape yourself, you can also choose to cut the strips on the crosswise or lengthwise fabric grain and use them in non-curved applications as well, such as this simple drawstring bag casing. Step 1: Cutting Your Strips. Stop sewing ¼” before reaching the corner, backstitch, and cut the threads. Fold it over the project raw edges to the back, enclosing the raw edges. Join strips until they are long enough for all four sides of your quilt leaving an extra 12" for joining at the end. Attach the Binding. With so many options available, you may find yourself asking, “What’s the difference?” That’s what we’ll uncover today. Your choice may depend on the type of quilt you are making: a quilt that will be used for warmth or on a bed (and that will be washed) will need a sturdy quilt binding, whereas you can get away with whipstitching the binding on a decorative wall quilt. Straight-grain binding vs. bias binding/tape. “Tape” is almost always used to describe pre-made single- or double-fold bias tape (though these types of tape are sometimes called single- or double-fold bias binding). Wears well. I use straight of the grain fabric strips for almost all of my quilts. The narrower half will be sewn to the front of your quilt, and the wider half will wrap around to the back and will cover the stitch line from the front. Now you have a tried-and-true method for binding a quilt. Double fold straight of the grain quilt binding. Step 1: To start out, you will need to use a rotary cutter to cut the strips of binding material. There are many ways to bind a quilt, and every quilter develops a preference. 3. Step 2. June Tailor Quilt Binding Express Aid. Straight grain–cut binding or tape is best used to cover straight edges and should be mitered at each corner.Â, Trip Around the World Quilt by IsaLaBella, Binding and tape can also be cut along the bias grain of the fabric, 45 degrees to the crosswise or lengthwise grain. Double-fold, also sometimes called French fold, is the sturdiest way to fold your binding for quilts, especially when they are anticipated to get a lot of use (aka - frequent washing). This folding method leaves only one layer of fabric covering the raw edge. 10. For this quilt binding method we will attach the binding to the back of the quilt first. Wrights 117-706-045 Double Fold Quilt Binding Bias Tape, Light Gray, 3-Yard 4.7 out of 5 stars 237. Finish sewing the binding, opening the center fold and tucking the raw edge inside the pressed end of the binding strip. 7. Sew diagonally across the square as shown. Or maybe you want the clean, contemporary edge of a faced binding—a good choice for unusually shaped wall quilts. Each of these types of binding can be cut on the straight or bias fabric grain. – Use a single thread, not a double thread. Open up the binding and press ½ ” to the wrong side at one short end. Sign up for the Premium Membership and get access to our best Craftsy videos and projects. Prepare the strips 1. Anytime.  If you choose, you can also make your own to coordinate with your current project. $7.75. One of the most popular, traditional methods is the double-layer (one-fold) quilt binding. March 2, 2017 By Sherri Sylvester & filed under Quilting Blog, Sewing Blog. Be sure to check out all the tools and videos we have to make binding even easier. All kinds of binding can be purchased pre-made at most any fabric shop. Here's a tidy way to start and finish your double-fold quilt binding: Unfold one end of the double-fold quilt binding before sewing it to the quilt. Continue as established until you have completed the last corner. It can also be cut on the bias grain to provide the needed stretch to tidily finish curved quilt edges. Wrights Double Fold Bias Quilt Binding is colorfast, easy to care for, and needs no ironing. Other options New from $4.76. In a quilt, specifically, it’s used to cover the outer raw edges while neatly holding the quilt top, batting and backing together along the edges. 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