Quilting is a beautiful and rewarding craft, but it can be daunting if you’re a beginner. One of the most challenging aspects of quilting is binding the edges. However, with a little patience and practice, you can achieve a professional-looking finish. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the steps of how to do binding on a quilt, from preparing the fabric to attaching it to the quilt.
Before you begin, you will need to gather your materials. You will need a quilt, quilt binding fabric, scissors, a sewing machine, and thread. You will also need a measuring tool, an iron, and an ironing board. Once you have gathered your materials, you are ready to begin the process. The first step is to prepare your fabric. Cut the binding fabric into strips that are 2 1/2 inches wide and the length of the quilt’s edge. Press the strips in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Then, fold the raw edges of the strips to the center crease and press again. This will create a finished edge.
The next step is to attach the binding to the quilt. Start by pinning the binding to the quilt, right sides together, along one edge of the quilt. Sew the binding to the quilt, using a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Once you have sewn the binding to the quilt, fold the binding over the raw edge of the quilt and pin it in place. Sew the binding in place, using a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Repeat this process for all four edges of the quilt. Finally, miter the corners of the binding to create a neat and professional finish. To miter a corner, fold the binding at a 45-degree angle and trim the excess fabric. Then, unfold the binding and sew it in place.
How to Do Binding on a Quilt
Binding is the final step in finishing a quilt, and it can give your quilt a polished and professional look. It also helps to protect the edges of the quilt from fraying.
To bind a quilt, you will need:
- Quilt binding
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Iron and ironing board
Instructions:
- Cut the binding into strips that are 2 1/2 inches wide. The length of the strips will vary depending on the size of your quilt.
- Sew the binding strips together end to end, using a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Press the seam allowances open.
- Fold the binding strip in half lengthwise, and press it. This will create a crease in the center of the strip.
- Align the raw edge of the binding strip with the raw edge of the quilt, and pin it in place. The crease in the binding strip should be facing the quilt.
- Sew the binding strip to the quilt, using a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Be sure to backstitch at the beginning and end of each seam.
- Fold the binding strip over the edge of the quilt, and miter the corners. To miter a corner, fold the binding strip diagonally across the corner, and trim off the excess fabric. Unfold the binding strip, and fold it over the edge of the quilt again, aligning the raw edges. Sew the binding strip in place.
- Continue sewing the binding strip around the entire quilt, mitering the corners as you go.
- Once you have sewn the binding strip around the entire quilt, trim any excess fabric. Fold the binding strip over the end of the quilt, and sew it in place.
- Press the binding strip to finish it.
People Also Ask
How do I choose the right quilt binding?
When choosing quilt binding, you will want to consider the fabric, the width of the binding, and the color. The fabric should be a durable fabric, such as cotton or linen. The width of the binding should be proportional to the size of the quilt. The color of the binding should complement the colors in the quilt.
How do I make bias binding for a quilt?
To make bias binding for a quilt, you will need to cut strips of fabric that are 2 1/2 inches wide on the bias. The length of the strips will vary depending on the size of your quilt. Sew the binding strips together end to end, using a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Press the seam allowances open. Fold the binding strip in half lengthwise, and press it. This will create a crease in the center of the strip.
How do I miter the corners of quilt binding?
To miter the corners of quilt binding, fold the binding strip diagonally across the corner, and trim off the excess fabric. Unfold the binding strip, and fold it over the edge of the quilt again, aligning the raw edges. Sew the binding strip in place.