This is the little 45degree angle fold in the corners of the quilt that looks super cute on the front and back and also allows you to stitch the entire long binding strip all the way around the quilt in one pass. If youve been sewing quilts for a long time, you know how important the binding is. This will form the miter on the front of the quilt. Sometimes, an easy quilt binding tutorial is all you need to make the difference between a neatlyfinished quilt and a flawed one.
Aug 19, 2017 since youre wrapping the binding around the quilt, the seam is distributed along the perimeter. Jenny doan demonstrates how to bind a quilt the quick and easy way. Finishing a quilt with straightcut binding the quilt pattern. To get the materials needed to make this project, follow the links below. I learned a really cool binding technique at a make it and take it night at my quilt guild, evergreen piecemakers in kent, washington. Go through each step with diane to ensure successful binding on your quilt. There are good tutorials for that here, here, and here. Quilt binding basics made easy national quilters circle. The trickiest part of binding a quilt is turning and folding the binding strip to create nicely mitered corners. Draw a diagonal line between the two points where the binding strips intersect as shown.
It costs less, and you will find a much wider selection of fabric patterns and colors if you make your own. Apr 12, 2018 my exception to making bias on the binding is when i have a quilt that does not require a bias binding due to its shape and the fabric is a diagonal print and then the binding print would have a vertical instead of a diagonal stripe after putting the fabric on the bias and i actually want a diagonal stripe bias. How to machine bind a quilt beginner friendly quilting. Nov 19, 2015 first, a brief recap of why we use binding and the difference between straight and bias. How to machine bind a quilt the seasoned homemaker. Sep 06, 2017 this free quilting tutorial will teach you how to machine bind a quilt. When you get close to the corner stop and fold the bottom edge up and then continue sewing the binding over so you get a mitered corner then continue. The ultimate quilt binding tutorial quilting tutorials. My exception to making bias on the binding is when i have a quilt that does not require a bias binding due to its shape and the fabric is a diagonal print and then the binding print would have a vertical instead of a diagonal stripe.
Take the quilt off the machine and fold the binding up and away from the quilt, as in the image above. You can buy readymade quilt binding, but i prefer to make my own binding from quilting fabric. Lay out the fabric so the selvage edges are in the upper right. The ultimate quilt binding tutorial with jenny doan of. Sew two to four stitches where the first seam ended, and then sew a backstitch to the beginning of that seam. How to make flange quilt binding quilting with lori. Once the binding is prepared and ready to sew on, you need to square up your quilt. Our stepbystep tutorial will teach you how to bind. Plusif youve found this lesson useful, you can download a copy of this and many more sew easy lessons in our free ebooklet sew easy lessons.
Yesterday on quiltsocial we learned 3 ways to applique circles onto a quilt. Ive already trimmed all of the edges of the quilt so today im going to give you some tips for sewing a flanged binding onto your quilt which will make it look like youve spent hours sewing a narrow piping under your binding. It costs less, and you will find a much wider selection of fabric patterns and colors if. I usually machine quilt or have someone else do it my quilts these days. Msqcs jenny demonstrates flange binding while teaching an easy way to make a baby quilt out of one missouri star block. Take the quilt off the machine and fold the binding up and away from the quilt as shown. After your quilt top is quilted, youre ready to attach your binding. Quilt binding is a protective fabric covering that goes over the raw edge of the quilt sandwich. Pin the quilt binding to the side of the quilt or align it as you sew. I dont know why, but i looked at every tutorial on the internet, and could not get it to work. Binding finishes the edges of a quilt and there are quite a few variations on how it can be done. Before you bind, you need to somehow quilt your quilt. Begin stitching your binding to the quilt about 10.
It is really important that the corners of your quilt be square at 90 degree angles. Lower the needle directly into the mitered corner, where the binding fabrics meet. May 20, 2019 lower the needle directly into the mitered corner, where the binding fabrics meet. Sewing binding around a quilts edges is one of the final steps in quiltmaking. So then were going to grab our quilt and were going to put this binding on. How to bind a quilt by machine free video tutorial with. If youd like to download the individual pdf of sew easy. Sewperfect quilt binding tutorial sewing with nancy. When the quilt is finished, this diagonal seam will look exactly like any other binding seam. We hope that youll enjoy this sewing tutorial on quilt binding.
When attaching binding by machine, begin by sewing the binding to the back of the quilt. In this tutorial, we will focus on a simple, straightcut binding applied to a straightedged, rectangular quilt that has an outer border. When you have an exposed raw edge, for instance, around the edge of a quilt, you need to finish it in some way. Like most things in life, the key is to take the first step. Flange quilt binding is a great method for binding a quilt. A flange binding is different from a regular binding in that you do not first sew it on the front you sew it to the back. Keep the edge of the binding in line with the edge of the quilt. Sew the ends together on the marked line and then trim the seam allowance to.
Quilt binding is the fabric thats used to cover the outer edges of the quilt sandwich the quilt top, batting, and backing after the quilt is quilted. We will use this unsewn binding to connect the beginning and ending of the binding strips later in the tutorial. However, if your quilt is round, has curved corners or scalloped edges, youll need to cut the binding on. Calculate the perimeter distance of your quilt by using this formula. How to add binding to your quilt using your sewing machine. Flanged binding you will need two different colors for the binding strips. This tutorial will show you how to make your own binding and attach it on to your quilt. If you have a quilt with lots of colors and contrast in your quilt top, largescale prints may work well with your overall quilt design. In the past, it was tricky for her to join the beginning and ending of the quilt binding. Now that youve made your binding and sewn it to your quilt, you need to join the ends of the binding. To quickly cut binding strips on the bias, start with a fabric square or rectangle. Start about threequarters down on the long side of your quilt. Binding, whether straight or bias, is ideal for covering the raw edges while creating a decorative finish at the same time. How to machine bind a quilt please follow the directions in the red box below and the pdf instructions will be sent directly to your inbox.
Diane harris provides helpful tips and techniques for binding a finished quilt. Lets start with the traditional method of binding a quilt. The last step is to fold the binding in half edges together and press with a hot iron. Aug 22, 20 jenny doan demonstrates how to bind a quilt the quick and easy way. After the quilt sandwich is complete, narrow fabric sewn around the outer edges makes up its binding. Making quilt binding with a serger stepbystep tutorial. Stitch short ends of the binding strips, right sides together. Sharon pederson lesson 21 reversible binding part 1. I aligned the raw edges of the binding with the raw edges of the back of the quilt, and sewed so when you flip it over on to the top of the quilt it looks like this front picture of quilt. In this method to machine bind a quilt you will join the ends of your binding for a seamless finish. You wont be able to see where your binding starts and stops. My art quilt featuring northcott stonehenge elements fabrics is looking awesome. Sewperfect quilt binding tutorial here are nancys favorite steps to bind a quilt.
From start to finish mom shows you how to bind a quilt with no. And im just going to start right here and im going to sew it around. This free quilting tutorial will teach you how to machine bind a quilt. And if you need a full tutorial on how to attach the quilt binding to the quilt, here is a good tutorial. Handsew the other edge of the binding to the back of the quilt, effectively encasing the raw edge underneath.
Rolling the binding on an empty toilet paper or paper towel tube helps keep the binding tidy for storage, if. How to make quilt binding simple simon and company. To make flange quilt binding, you will be sewing two very long pieces of contrasting fabric together. In this lesson, sharon begins the process of making a reversible binding for a reversible quilt. And then we are just going to keep binding this and go all the way around this whole quilt and its just as easy as that.
Place the raw edge of the binding along the raw edge of the quilt, and pin into place. Easy quilting tutorial with jenny doan of missouri star quilt co. Binding keeps the edges intact and can add another element to the quilts design. This machine binding quilt tutorial will walk you through an easy beginner friendly method. Faux piped binding tutorial by trisha chubbs i learned a really cool binding technique at a make it and take it night at my quilt guild, evergreen piecemakers in kent, washington. Using a ruler, mark 12in past the trimmed edge and cut on this mark. Tutorial 6 there are many binding options available to the quilter.
New quilt binding and finishing methods for your art quilts from quilting arts 3 1 on the edge sarah ann smith 2 not bound by tradition sherrie spangler 3 a big finish for your. And im going to leave about an 8 to 10 inch tail here. Finish your quilt beautifully with this triedandtrue method for binding. Trim one of the binding tails to the halfway mark on your quilt. Finishing a quilt with binding isnt a difficult thing to learn.
End the seam the same distance from the next corner as you did for the first. Quilt binding tutorial bonnie k hunters quiltville. Continue sewing the binding to the side of the quilt. However, i do find if i use a short stitch length 2. Using flange binding allows you to sew the binding on the quilt entirely by machine. Binding a quilt is a skill that every quilter should learn. Sewing a mitered quilt binding is easy with this tutorial. Through the years of teaching sewing and quilting, this was her go to quilt binding method.
So we hope you enjoyed this binding tutorial from the missouri star quilt company. Sep 14, 2016 in this lesson, sharon begins the process of making a reversible binding for a reversible quilt. So just move your quilt around until it gets in a normal spot. I used your technique for joining blocks in a reversible quilt and the. Quilt binding can be sewn to the quilt in several ways, and one method uses continuous doublefold strips of fabric, which are long fabric strips. Dont fear freemotion quilting is a free pdf guide available exclusively on craftsy, featuring 14 pages packed with foolproof tricks and expert tips to help you achieve beautiful freemotion results. Tutorials quilt binding, quilt tutorials, quilting designs.
When you get back to the side of the quilt that you started on, sew over the first sew stitches that you made, back stitch a couple of stitches to lock the seam, and then remove. Beginning somewhere near the bottom center, place doubled binding on top of quilt, raw edges together. How to make continuous bias binding for quilts getas. If your fabric piece is a different size, the folded fabric may look different, although the instructions will be the same. Refold the seamed section of the strip, return it to the edge of the quilt. See more ideas about quilt binding, quilting tutorials and quilting tips.
Although pressing the binding is by far the most common practice, some quilters skip this step due to lack of time andor energy or the idea that the precise location of the fold changes as the binding is folded to the back of the quilt. How to bind a quilt using double fold binding weallsew. Bring the binding back down, creating a tuck of fabric underneath. Here is a photo of the machine binding done on my river whirls baby quilt tutorial. Triangle scrap quilt tutorial not so sure about the tutorial, but i like the quilt. Make a baby quilt with flange binding with jenny doan of. It saves so much time and the finished look is beautiful. Through the years of teaching sewing and quilting, this was her goto quilt binding method. Hang on to those binding scraps from quilts theyre precut and pressed and perfect to use for a scrappy binding. Again, guide the binding with your fingers, making sure the binding completely covers the previous stitch line. Binding a quilt the right way means your binding will be smooth and lay flat against the quilt. Mar 26, 2019 to make flange quilt binding, you will be sewing two very long pieces of contrasting fabric together.
Find out how fun and easy these binding techniques can be. Oct 08, 2015 msqcs jenny demonstrates flange binding while teaching an easy way to make a baby quilt out of one missouri star block. When you get to the last side of the quilt, sew slightly over where you started. Sew the binding to the front of the quilt, matching the raw edge of the binding to the raw edge of the quilt. In this tutorial, we will focus on a simple, straightcut binding.
Follow the photos or watch the short video clips below. Keep the edge of the binding in line with the edge of the quilt as shown. How to machine bind a quilt beginner friendly quilting tutorial. First, a brief recap of why we use binding and the difference between straight and bias. I aligned the raw edges of the binding with the raw edges of the back of the quilt, and sewed so when you flip it over on to the top of the.
This holds together the edges of the quilt top, batting, and quilt backing, keeping them from fraying or coming apart in other ways. I like to start in the middle on the side, and im going to put the raw edges to the raw edges. The measurements that i prefer to use for each of those fabrics are as follows. Jun 06, 20 now that youve made your binding and sewn it to your quilt, you need to join the ends of the binding. This means to attach the front and back, with batting in between. Making and attaching binding valerie custom quilting. Pivot the quilt so that the foot is lined up with the next side of the quilt, and continue to sew along the edge of the binding. Msqcs jenny teaches us how to make the easy and beautiful binding tool star quilt using jelly rolls 2 12 strips of precut fabric and the binding tool template. May 17, 2016 pivot the quilt so that the foot is lined up with the next side of the quilt, and continue to sew along the edge of the binding. I like to start my binding around the middle of a quilt side. From start to finish mom shows you how to bind a quilt with no frills or tools. Flanged binding you will need two different colors for the binding strips you cut binding strip 8 and cut the flange piece 158 this will total the same as a 212 strip for binding i like a fairly narrow binding.
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