This always refers to how the folded edge of the binding is sewn to the quilt. The folded edge should be facing toward the quilt. This is a tried and true method that many quilters use on every project. Next attach the binding to the back of the quilt. Fold the binding strip in half – wrong sides are inside, the right sides facing out. I suggest a matching thread and a sturdy needle. You should always have extra on the sides when quilting anyways, but just in case check. NOTE: I use a 2.5″ Binding strip to start out with. This tail will be used when joining the binding at the end. I also zig-zag the edge of my quilt, but this isn’t necessary. Optional: Machingers quilting gloves (These will help you hold your fabric a little better) Thread (I use Aurifil 50wt 100% Cotton thread) Needle (I use Organ 80/12 or 90/14 needles, or a regular sewing needle to hand bind.) If you’re going to machine bind it you sew it onto the back and curve it around to the front. Fold the binding toward the back side of the quilt. Binding a quilt by hand can be a very relaxing and therapudic process. I love everything from choosing the fabric for binding, making the binding, attaching it and then hand sewing it to the back. Binding is one of the last steps in finishing a quilt. How to Sew Binding to a Quilt. How to Create A Mitered Corner In You Quilt Binding. Once your quilt is quilted, you will make your binding and attach the binding to your quilt. First step is to trim your excess batting. My favorite method for adding binding to a quilt is to machine stitch it to the front and hand stitch it to the back. Short needles such as "betweens" used for hand-quilting work less well for sewing on binding. Fold the binding to the back and keep it in place with pins. Using your quilter’s square, square all four edges and make sure to trim carefully to reduce the amount of bulk you’re dealing with in the next step. When attaching the binding by hand, the first thing you need to do is to temporarily secure the binding to the edge of the quilt. Mar 18, 2018 - Learn a faster, easier way to bind your quilts, with no hand sewing! Begin sewing your binding to the BACK of your quilt. Hand-Sewing Needle: Appliqué, sharps and milliner's needles are the most popular. I love the way just a small amount hand quilting can give the quilt a vintage look. How to machine bind like it looks hand sewn tutorial: 1. The quilt is made with Tula Pink fabrics. Slip stitching the binding was the last step, and I can finally hang the quilt on my little girl’s wall! Leaving 6" - 8" of extra fabric, start sewing the binding around the edges of the quilt. Attach the binding to the front of your quilt using your sewing machine. So embrace your uneven stitches! A lot of people choose to do this part by hand stitching the binding onto the quilt. Fold the excess toward inside, making sure the two edges meet into a nice intersection point (see the red arrow). Associate editor Sherri Bain Driver explains every step of the traditional binding technique, from making the binding itself, to machine sewing to the quilt (including handling those quilt binding corners!). 2) Pull the quilt and the quilt binding out from under the needle- you don’t have to snip your threads- pull the quilt binding 90 degrees to the right 3) Fold the binding back so the edges meet again on the new edge and put your needle down 1/4″ from the corner {you can’t see it very well below, but the needle is 1/4″ from the top edge} If you are going to hand quilt you need to use a lighter batting or your wrists will hate you. You can see how I quilted this particular quilt right here. Less worry about stray pins ending up in the carpet as I drag the quilt around to hand-quilt it.) Once your quilting is finished you are ready to bind the quilt. 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