Make just one little change in this technique, and you can bind a quilt without any hand sewing at all. For sewing the binding i use whatever needle is handy at the time. Aug 05, 2009 once youve sewn the binding all the way around the quilt, flip the binding to the back of the quilt and secure temporarily with binding clips. There are several little tricks that i use for to doing the hand sewing on the binding.
After binding a few quilts, you probably wont need the clips. The quilt below is an example of binding sewn down with a sewing machine. Best sellers new products most relevant alphabetical, a to z alphabetical, z to a. Perhaps its because im finally so close to seeing what was once only an image in my mind come to fruition. If the quilt has borders, its just as simple to use a binding thats wider or. The technique that ive developed is a bit different than binding is traditionally done, because i sew the binding on the back of the quilt. Its almost like sewing a lycra skirt together i would imagine. This is a quick method for finishing a quilt s edges. Yes, hand finished binding is the best choice for those extra special, heirloom quality quilts you want to last. Mar 08, 2011 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. Now if youre going to hand stitch that binding, youre finished with the sewing machine, but if youre going to sew the next step by sewing machine, then be sure to come back tomorrow. Or because hand sewing is so easy to start and stop.
Nov 07, 2018 i love sewing the binding to the back of the quilt because it means im just about finished. Line up the raw edges of the binding strip with the raw edge of the quilt. Every aspect of hand quilting is covered, quilting essentials including stash, a basic pattern drafting howto, piecing basics, beyond piecing basics, setting in angles and curves, borders for quilts, preparation for quilting, finishing quilts. In this photo the back of the binding is folded to show how it will be arranged when sewn. This is my collection of quality hand quilting threads, thimbles and a sharp needle. Feb 17, 2012 there are several little tricks that i use for to doing the hand sewing on the binding. This process looks cleaner because the finishing stitches are invisible. I usualy use traditional double fold binding with hand sewn back. However, if i am sewing with batiks sometimes that handbinding is frustrating so i use red pepper quilts method and sew from the top of the quilt.
If the quilt doesnt have borders, a binding sewn to edges with a 14 seam is the best choice, since that width matches the 14 seam allowance thats builtin to the edge of most quilt blocks. Leave a tail of binding about 68 long, and start sewing the binding to the mini quilt on one side. If you use your sewing machine to tack down your binding, if the stitches are to show, make them neat and tie them off properly. Today i brought my baby lock jane and i love the jane because its so fast. The ultimate quilt binding tutorial quilting tutorials. To whip stitch, thread a needle and tie a knot on the end of about 18 of thread. Ive come to find that my favorite part of sewing a quilt is hand sewing the binding to the quilt backing. Leave a tail of binding about 68 long, and start sewing the binding to. Many times you can find me in my sewing room sewing away at.
Theres about 20 pages dedicated to the different methods of basting the quilt sandwich seems excessive to me, about 15 pages about quilting which also includes the use of different stitches you could use, and then a couple pages on hand sewing the binding onto the quilt. However, if i am sewing with batiks sometimes that hand binding is frustrating so i use red pepper quilts method and sew from the top of the quilt. Now you can cut along the drawn line, so you are ready to handstitch around the curves. First, you can refer to this tutorial for my handstitching technique for bindings. Yet ive found that most of the time, the instructions stop short on how to hand sew the binding to the quilt backing, simply stating to hand sew it.
Cut two binding strips the measurement of the top and lower edges plus 2 pin the binding to the top and lower edges with 1. Threading needle and how to knot, hand stitching binding to the back, how to fold and sew the corners by hand. Rocksteady quilt pattern download refer to the tutorial video for details on how to rotate the binding so that the. There are plenty of tutorials on how to bind a quilt. For more detailed instructions on sewing binding to quilts, you can check out my quiltsocial post from june 2014. To slip stitch a quilt binding the right way is very important if you want it to look neat and clean. Flip the quilt over, and bring your binding all the way over so that you cover the raw edge of the quilt. Best needles for hand sewing and quilting projects. The sewing machine does make finishing the binding faster, but after putting so much work into the quilt top, do you really want to give it such a messy finish. Unfortunately many quilters think quilt binding must be finished by hand. It can be used in combination with adding prairie points or. As shown below, attach the binding to your quilt top by opening the binding, and then sewing through the first layer. The most frequent reason people said they hand bind is that the binding never looks nice when using a machine. Quilts are created when pieces of fabric are cut and sewn together in a pattern and layered with additional padding for warmth.
Repeat until you have bound along all the curves as shown. Machine quilt binding is faster than hand sewing but is it always the better choice. May 17, 2016 i do all of the binding for my quilts completely by machine, instead of finishing it by hand. Quilters always want their quilts to look pretty when complete and hand binding enhances that handmade outlook. 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. Hand sewing the binding on a quilt tutorial susies. Handsewing, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, crossstitch, crewel embroidery i loved them all but needed to adapt to aging joints and notsocooperative fingers. Ideally the binding will fit the quilt exactly, but if your measuring and stitching accuracy were a little off, you can ease in or slightly stretch the binding so no puckers or tucks form. How to bind a quilt by machine or hand quilting sewing. I prefer hand binding so were just going to sew this to the front and im just going to zoom along here like this. Most of the time i hand sew binding to the back of the quilt. Learn how to attach a binding to your quilt for a quick and easy finish using your home sewing machine.
I would love to use this design for a hand quilted project. Cut two binding strips the measurement of the top and lower edges plus 2 pin the binding to the top and. Hair clips are sold at quilt shops but are much cheaper at the dollar store. Now, my quilts are completely sewn on my domestic machine. Lorraine alves december 6, 2018 i was lucky enough to watch nancy demonstrate this technique on sewing with nancy and used it on my first quilting project. Some sewers like to use clips to help hold the binding in a folded position. Traditionally, binding is sewn by machine to the front of a quilt, turned around to the back and hand sewn. How to finish quilt binding diagonalseam method stitch. Stitch the last few inches of the binding to the quilt, overlapping the beginning stitches. Hand sewing needles are all designed with unique characteristics that make each type more suitable for one type of sewing, but although needles are commonly associated with a certain technique, you might find that choosing one needle instead of another has advantages for your own particular style of sewing. So here is my method for binding a quilt with no hand sewing required, just your regular ol sewing machine and clear thread are all you need.
Hand stitch the folded edge of the binding to the wrong side, only catching the backing of the quilt in the stitching. Leaving 6 8 of extra fabric, start sewing the binding around the edges of the quilt. After binding a dozen quilts in a month, i thought i would not want to bind quilts by hand anymore, but i love it still. I also enjoy having a bit of hand work to do while watching tv so it works well for me. Janet has over 300 articles published and is the coauthor of the rodale book classic american quilts. Wrap the folded edge of the binding to the back of the quilt and stitch it down. Apr 24, 2015 hand sewing binding down especially on a big quilts requires you to sit back for a few minutes and slowly work away at it. Often i hand stitching my bindings while watching tv in the evening or while listening to a good book. Then fold the binding to the right and continue to sew it to the edge of the quilt. Its so relaxing to get comfortable and have the quilt on my lap except if its 40 degrees it does get hot here. After completing the detailed process of sewing a quilt see how to make a quilt the last step is to bind the edges with fabric to give your quilt a finished look. Here is my tutorial, how to bind a quilt by machine or hand. Sewing binding to the quilt including the folded mitre corners, joining the beginning and end of binding.
May 19, 2011 step 4 start binding along the side of your quilt top and away from all corners. Machine binding a quilt for beginner quilters youtube. Once youve sewn the binding all the way around the quilt, flip the binding to the back of the quilt and secure temporarily with binding clips. Sometimes i use hand quilting thread, sometimes just general sewing thread. The folded part of the binding strip should be on the inside of the quilt top. Celebrating todays surge of interest in hand crafts, this book introduces new quilters to a simple yet versatile set of techniques that allows them to create sensational quilts entirely by hand. If youve attached your binding by machine and pulled it around to the back to tack down, the hand stitches used should not show on the front of the quilt.
The first technique demonstrated in the video uses a whip stitch to handsew the folded part of the binding to the quilt. I also use this type of binding due to arthritic hands because both sides of the binding are stitched by machine. How to slip stitch quilt binding the right way joyous home. On a large quilt, this method can take quite a lot of time.
Its just a straight stitch but its great for that quick sewing so i brought that up to the table. Xfasten book binding repair tape, black, 2inch by 15yard, cloth library book hinging repair tape, acid free and archival safe 4. Make sure you start with the end that has the 45 degree angle seam from the previous step. The binding is sewn to the back of the quilt with the accent color facing up once the binding is sewn all the way around the quilt, its flipped around to the front of the quilt. I do all of the binding for my quilts completely by machine, instead of finishing it by hand. Sep 19, 2017 machine quilt binding is faster than hand sewing but is it always the better choice. When you get to the corner, stop 14 inch from the corner. A worldclass designer and extraordinarily skilled quilter, jinny beyer demonstrates everything from threading a needle to piecing perfect points. May 18, 2010 after binding a dozen quilts in a month, i thought i would not want to bind quilts by hand anymore, but i love it still. I machine bind all my quilts because its faster and much more durable than a hand binding. First, you can refer to this tutorial for my hand stitching technique for bindings. A tutorial on binding scallops trends and traditions.
Begin sewing about three inches from the corner, leaving an unsewn tail that will be tucked into the binding later. Aaquilting binding services rates for making, attaching. To machine bind a quilt, just sew the binding to the quilt s back side. Slip stitching the binding was the last step, and i can finally hang the quilt on my little girls wall. How to make your own straightofgrain binding, bias seams to join binding strips. Feb 11, 2018 learn how to attach a binding to your quilt for a quick and easy finish using your home sewing machine. Right now, i love to make and sew rag quilts, car seat tents, baby blanket, rag quilt patterns, car seat tent patterns, ruffled curtains.
Hand sewing has always been rewarding for me and i look forward to the binding for that reason. Step 4 start binding along the side of your quilt top and away from all corners. They work nicely for applique and basting tasks and can be a good choice when handsewing binding to your quilts. Fold the binding at a 45 degree angle to the right. Heres how i like hand stitching a binding in place.
Threading needle and how to knot, hand stitching binding to the back, how to fold and sew the corners by. Secondly, you will need to take a few extra steps for making the mitered corners. Facings, instead of bindings, are used to finish the edges of a quilt. Line up the raw edges of the binding with the raw edges of the quilt. Most of us are taught to bind a quilt by machinesewing the binding to the front side of the quilt sandwich, then folding the binding to the back and whipstitching it down by hand.
I love this part of quilt making and yet it can be a bit sad in a way because i know that quilt journey will soon be over. Flannel binding if i were to talk about one of the biggest obstacles that ive face since i started piecing quilts, top of my list is piecing and binding a flannel quilt. Sewing with a wider seam will chop off important design elements. One book that i own gets a little more specific saying to use a slip stitch. How to hand sew a quilt binding ive come to find that my favorite part of sewing a quilt is hand sewing the binding to the quilt backing. This article details the process for making binding strips and using them to bind your quilt. Hand sewing binding down especially on a big quilts requires you to sit back for a few minutes and slowly work away at it. I hope my tutorial is informative and that you also enjoy hand stitching binding. It is a bit of a pain but it the finishing touch on this fabulous quilt of yours. So that i can sew the binding entirely by machine no hand sewing, i sew it to my quilt with a 14 seam allowance. Ive been playing with all kinds of stitches and threads and of course, the husqvarna viking. I love sewing the binding to the back of the quilt because it means im just about finished. Always use a walking foot or even feed foot for attaching quilt binding. So, heres your lovely quilt top, the binding, and what you want to do is press your binding, makes it a little easier to turn.
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