I prefer to trim my quilt edges using a rotary cutter before adding my … I mean, 18″ of thread will only take you so far! Apr 27, 2020 - Explore Denise Strate's board "Quilts", followed by 121 people on Pinterest. TFS! Sewing binding to your quilt is twofold – the first step is sewing the binding to the edges of the quilt, the second step is to fold the binding over and tack it down. Thank you. These tutorials/videos are so so helpful. You will need to make this same knot, several times throughout the hand binding process. Before you can sew on the binding, you need to gather up the supplies. The only part I don’t understand is why, since your aren’t stretching any other part of the binding fabric, you leave a 1/4″ gap for the connection, because that causes the binding fabric to have to stretch for that section of binding. Thank you. At this point, a lot of people like to turn the binding over the sides and hold it down with little clips. I know many people love to sew by hand, but I am not one of those people.. 1. Sew the them together on a 45° angle across the diagonal. Pat yourself on the back. Thanks. To start there is no binding on the finished piece. The first technique (demonstrated in the video) uses a whip stitch to hand-sew the folded part of the binding to the quilt. Now that your binding is attached, all that is left is to hand stitch the binding to your quilt! Your email address will not be published. Press the binding so you have a nice crease on the fold, the raw edges will line up. I ripped it out 4x last night, and did it first try today with your video <3 Thanks! 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. Required fields are marked *. Instead the piece has been sewn together, all three layers then flipped so that everything is right side out and the opening that was left is sewn together by hand. I saw your recent Q&A that discussed how to square off- thank you for being a reliable source of info! Sew the binding to the FRONT side of the quilt top. I’m going to post a video tutorial on this technique soon, but in the mean time, this video on hand quilting will help. Once I get the the top of the 45-degree corner, I poke my needle through and come back out on the other edge of the binding. Milliners needles, also called straw needles, are very similar to sharps, but longer. No, seriously though…I knew there had to be an easier way to do the binding and was doing something very similiar minus the pins…GENIUS I tell ya! Will try your binding method next time. Love love love – now going to finish my navy dino quilt+, Just wanted to thank you for the binding tutorial. - Suzy Quilts, Aloha Ripple QAL Week 9: Finishing Our Quilts! Question: why do you recommend leaving a 1/4″ gap between the folded ends before sewing? Sew the Binding to the Back Side of the Quilt. Make sure you knot is hidden under the folded binding. I am trying to find a good tutorial for the part when you are done quilting it and before you bind it- do you baste all around the outside of the quilt before you square it off? Pin or tape the cellophane to the quilt. Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a104a016bcddce7efd0ac7243f6c3563" );document.getElementById("a217a5f981").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Sign up for our weekly Newsletter and receive a coupon for 10% off in my shop! This will make a nice, uniform appearance on both the front and the back. This particular needle has a larger eye than most needles. Which side of the quilt you begin sewing the binding to first usually depends on whether you plan to finish the binding by machine or by hand. Take the outer corner of the binding where … There’s really not a special trick to it, I just try to make sure the corners are squared up with my ruler. To prep the quilt for hand sewing the back,simply press the binding out from the front side of the quilt. Kerry Webb. Once you have your supplies ready you need to thread your needle. 2. I like how it helps keep all the layers together and makes a smoother binding application. See the full hand binding tutorial here. Any ideas? Pingback: Aloha Ripple QAL Week 9: Finishing Our Quilts! Good luck! I only got it wrong once… second time was the charm. Do the math. Insert your needle into the quilt backing, directly beneath where your thread came out. If you choose the sew your binding on by hand, you’ll sew the first side of your binding down on the machine, and then flip it over and sew it by hand. Purchase clear cellophane and lay on your pieced top (any clear plastic will work). So yes to you question, except I skip the stitching back down part. Thank you so much for being so generous with your knowledge! Using a rotary cutter, cutting mat and a ruler, cut 2 ¼" strips of fabric. As you can imagine this video got to be a bit long, but I really wanted to show you how to bind using your machine as well as hand bind. Thank you for a clear and reasonable tutorial on binding. Start off by cutting your binding fabric into strips. Press seams open with an iron. It allows you to record your computer screen. In fact most of my quilting buddies do this, but I feel the same way about binding clips as I … Love the tutorial. I found your blog through this video last year when I was making my first quilt and have followed you ever since (I have read a LOT of your older posts too!). - Suzy Quilts, Your email address will not be published. Can I just tell you how much I LOVE this tutorial on ending the binding?! It works so much better when I remember to leave extra room for maneuvering on the diagonal seam, as well as room to iron the new seam and fold of the binding. If you’re going to stitch the binding down by machine, this is part one. I’ll love you forever for it. My binding is always cut on grain and I like to think my corners look neat . New to sewing? I saw your video, tried it, and I was like, “Whaaat? With minimal practice, the steps combine into one stitching motion shown below in the large photo. – Happy Cloud Creations, Appliqué All Day! Here at SQ you will find free sewing tutorials, product reviews, basic how-to’s, design inspiration, and quilt patterns geared toward you – the chic, modern quilter! The "blind" stitch is most common for binding and also used for hand-appliqué. This may not look as nice as the first option, but it is much faster. Hand stitching to some is more satisfying and personal as a last step in the quilting process. Hi Suzy. Do you or have you used the binding foot with your 770? I feel like machine sewing binding to the back gives a more modern look, which I tend to stray from with binding. After you hand stitch up the 45degree angle, do you tie off and come to the edge and start hand stitching again or do you stitch back down and go on? So helpful for joining the binding ends. You can learn more about that here. Binding a Quilt with the backing fabric is a great way to get projects done quickly. Thank you! Sign Up for the Newsletter, Get a Free Pattern! Next, make a stitch on your quilt and catch the very edge of the folded binding with your needle. Milliners Needles. What do you think? Here is Part 2 of the Quilt Binding tutorial series. Jun 24, 2016 - Explore 6027693154 oquinn's board "Quilt Binding" on Pinterest. At this point I take my ruler and rotary cutter and trim off the excess backing and batting. If you are pressed for time or are mass-producing quilts, this will be the better option. Measure the perimeter of your quilt to determine how much binding you will need. But I am happy to change if it looks better! Every time I bind a quilt I watch it, and every time I doubt myself…but it comes out perfectly every time! Simply push the thread through the eye of the needle. Finishing a Quilt With Backwards Binding: The traditional way to finish a quilt uses bias binding sewn to the front, folded around to the back, and whipstitched by hand all around the back. I am more than willing to buy the ability to download them. Your explanation and clear video model helped so much. And thank goodness no chaotic background music!! See more ideas about quilt binding, quilting tips, quilting tutorials. Triangle Jitters Quilt Pattern (Download). You’re sewing blind on the underside. Maybe you have blissful bindings from now on. (Unless you wrap it over the back to be much wider on the back side. Your email address will not be published. Great step by step, easy to follow instructions. See more ideas about quilts, quilt patterns, quilting projects. Binding is a strip of fabric used to cover the raw edges of a quilt. When a binding is sewn on a quilt is it always referred to as sewing the binding by hand or by machine. Fold the binding strip in half – wrong sides are inside, the right sides facing out. You can see how I quilted this particular quilt right here. Hand. To make a knot, take the end of your thread and twist around your finger like the image above. I love the way just a small amount hand quilting can give the quilt a vintage look. Today, we’re only sewing the binding to the quilt on the one side. that was so easy!!”. Hand Binding a quilt is the final step in finishing your quilt. Thanks for your wonderful site! Then the quilting is done. I usually make a pocket at the start of my binding and tuck the end of the binding into it. If you are doing both of those things correctly, my next suggestion would be to pin your binding to the quilt sandwich before sewing it, that way you know to sure there is no tension issue. I too wouldnt try the diagonal ending. To prepare for binding your quilt – take your binding and fold it over, then secure it with clips. Based on our amazing quilty math skills, we know that we need 7 strips of fabric. Or I am in a rush to get a project done. I am very happy with the results. If you would prefer a straight vertical seam connection, there is no need to leave a 1/4″ gap. For this quilt binding method we will attach the binding to the back of the quilt first. Once all of the strips are connected, trim the excess fabric so each seam is a ¼". Can’t wait to try your method on my next quilt! You made it so easy to understand. 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