Book hand sewing binding quilts

The binding of a quilt is the long strip of fabric that wraps around the cut edges around the outside edge of the quilt. Hair clips are sold at quilt shops but are much cheaper at the dollar store. The raw edge of the binding should stay in line with the raw edge of the quilt. Use size 3 for heavy fabrics such as flannel or denim. See more ideas about quilt binding, quilt binding tutorial and quilting tutorials. Did you hand sew the binding down onto the reflections quilt with the same technique as you would with a machine. This article details the process for making binding strips and using them to bind your quilt. Now, my quilts are completely sewn on my domestic machine. Have some of the best quilt designs to fall right into your lap with the big book of lap quilts. Insert the needle into the backing of quilt, directly beneath where your thread came out. Its best to insert the needle into the backing at or behind the binding. Many years ago, a quilt shop owner showed me her technique for binding a quilt by machine. Always use a walking foot or even feed foot for attaching quilt binding. This book is packed with inspiring patterns in a wide variety of styles from some of your favorite designers.

Sewing your quilt by hand provides a soft finish that really cant be achieved by machines. Spread a thin layer of regular craft glue or quilters basting glue over 2 or 3 of the binding at a time, then finger press the binding to the quilt. Ive used it ever since because it looks great on the front and the back of the quilt, its easy, its fast and its sturdy. 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. The first technique demonstrated in the video uses a whip stitch to hand sew the folded part of the binding to the quilt. 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. If youre going to stitch the binding down by machine, this is part one. I machine bind all my quilts because its faster and much more durable than a hand binding. The fold should line up perfectly with the corner of the quilt.

This is my collection of quality hand quilting threads, thimbles and a sharp needle. Before you can sew on the binding, you need to gather up the supplies. How to finish quilt binding diagonalseam method stitch. Jenny doan demonstrates how to bind a quilt the quick and easy way. Some needles have larger eyes to facilitate threading. Slip stitching the binding was the last step, and i can finally hang the quilt on my little girls wall. Bring it back over and start sewing down the next side of the quilt. Learn all the ins and outs of superb hand quilting the easy way. The binding clips really do make the hand sewing easier. Fold the strip of binding in half, line the cut edges with the edge of the quilt top. While stitching, i started thinking about the different methods ive seen quilters. Quilts are created when pieces of fabric are cut and sewn together in a pattern and layered with additional padding for warmth.

Sewing binding to the quilt including the folded mitre corners, joining the beginning and end of binding. 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. 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. A worldclass designer and extraordinarily skilled quilter, jinny beyer demonstrates everything from threading a needle to piecing perfect points. A tutorial on binding scallops trends and traditions. The sewing machine does make finishing the binding faster, but after putting so much work into the quilt top, do you really want. Make sure the sewing line is within the seam allowance of the binding.

Aaquilting binding services rates for making, attaching. Thread a hand needle with a thread to match the binding fabric. From start to finish mom shows you how to bind a quilt. So that i can sew the binding entirely by machine no hand sewing, i sew it to my quilt with a 14 seam allowance. How much to charge someone for hand binding a quilt. I would love to use this design for a hand quilted project. Today, were only sewing the binding to the quilt on the one side. And nothing beats the zen of sewing something with needle and thread. For more detailed instructions on sewing binding to quilts, you can check out my quiltsocial post from june 2014.

May 19, 2011 step 4 start binding along the side of your quilt top and away from all corners. Line up the raw edges of the binding strip with the raw edge of the quilt. This holds together the edges of the quilt top, batting, and quilt backing, keeping them from fraying or coming apart in other ways. Stitch the last few inches of the binding to the quilt, overlapping the beginning stitches. The bottom edge of the sleeve can be sewn by hand after the binding is folded to the back for hand sewing. Wrap the folded edge of the binding to the backside of the quilt, creating the mitered corners, again as we described above. 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. 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. Then push the needle back down, catching the backing fabric in the corner, and pull the thread tight. Its almost like sewing a lycra skirt together i would imagine.

Press the binding for a few seconds at a time to set the glue. The folded part of the binding strip should be on the inside of the quilt top. Make sure you start with the end that has the 45 degree angle seam from the previous step. Hand sewing the binding on a quilt tutorial susies. This tutorial is to aid those sewing bindings to the backside of quilts for our ministry. The most frequent reason people said they hand bind is that the binding never looks nice when using a machine. Place the binding on your quilt top, aligning the raw edges of the binding with the 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. Also known as foldover binding, a self binding is made from excess backing fabric thats trimmed to size and folded to the front side of the quilt to enclose the raw edges.

Leave a tail of binding about 68 long, and start sewing the binding to the mini quilt on one side. After binding a few quilts, you probably wont need the clips. 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. Repeat until you have bound along all the curves as shown. Ive been playing with all kinds of stitches and threads and of course, the husqvarna viking epic 980q and i think youre going to be impressed. Open the unsewn section of binding on the left hand side and place it so that the binding lays right side up along the edge of the quilt. I cut my binding strips on the bias and sew together as you show. Our highest quality 100% cotton fabrics with traditional finish for your quilt that will coordinate with a variety of fabrics and colors. There are several little tricks that i use for to doing the hand sewing on the binding. Today im happy to share a little about amy smarts new book, fabulously fast quilts published by martingale, the books 12 quilt patterns are organized into four categories. Machine quilt binding is faster than hand sewing but is it always the better choice. How to make your own straightofgrain binding, bias seams to join binding strips.

I also use this type of binding due to arthritic hands because both sides of the binding are stitched by machine. Here is a photo of the machine binding done on my river whirls baby quilt tutorial. The first technique demonstrated in the video uses a whip stitch to handsew the folded part of the binding to the quilt. 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. Its so relaxing to get comfortable and have the quilt on my lap except if its 40 degrees it does get hot here. Some of you may prefer hand quilting, especially on extra special heirloom quilts.

Short needles such as betweens used for hand quilting work less well for sewing on binding. Self binding is a quick and easy way to bind small quilting projects. Secure the end of the thread under the binding in the edge of the back of the quilt where it wont be seen. Stitch on this line to sew the binding to the quilt. 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. I hope that you enjoy snuggling with your quilt while handstitching a binding to your quilt its still one of my favorite parts of quilting. I bought this book because i was interested in learning hand quilting having had absolutely no prior experience at quilting. Aug 05, 2009 the binding clips really do make the hand sewing easier. Susies magic binding tutorial no hand stitching required. Heres how i like hand stitching a binding in place. Or because hand sewing is so easy to start and stop, requiring only a needle and an optional pin or two. 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.

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. Perhaps its because im finally so close to seeing what was once only an image in my mind come to fruition. To slip stitch a quilt binding the right way is very important if you want it to look neat and clean. 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 prefer to completely sew binding by machine for faster results. 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. Rocksteady quilt pattern download refer to the tutorial video for details on how to rotate the binding so that the. The machine binding method is much faster and easier for quilters like me who hate hand sewing. I like to hand stitch the binding to the back, but because most of my quilts are done for comfort quilters of fairbanks, in 47849 we donate our quilts to disaster areas, homeless, families that their houses burnt, etc. As shown below, attach the binding to your quilt top by opening the binding, and then sewing through the first layer. How to machine bind a quilt beginner friendly quilting. Most books suggest cutting the binding 2 inches wide but i usually use 2 12 inches.

If you insert it into the backing just behind the binding, the stitch will be nearly invisible. Fold the binding toward the back of the quilt, again allowing the seam to extend slightly to the back of the quilt. Yes, hand finished binding is the best choice for those extra special, heirloom quality quilts you want to last the test of time, or compete with in a quilt show. Threading needle and how to knot, hand stitching binding to the back, how to fold and sew the corners by hand. If youre stitching it down with the sewing machine, then you want to stitch the binding onto the back of the quilt.

Sep 19, 2017 machine quilt binding is faster than hand sewing but is it always the better choice. Janet has over 300 articles published and is the coauthor of the rodale book classic american quilts. The quilt below is an example of binding sewn down with a sewing machine. Fold the binding back down keeping the folded edges in line. This binding is best only for small projects because its a straightedge. Repeat the technique, adding the binding to the lower edge. Like every good book, every good quilt must come to an end. 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. Sew simple dresden template with free fruit placemat pattern. If you are going to hand quilt you need to use a lighter batting or your wrists will hate you. The unbound edges of your quilt will not be straight, and may even be wavy or distorted, perhaps due to quilting. Line up the raw edges of the binding with the raw edges of the quilt.

This process looks cleaner because the finishing stitches are invisible. So if youre going to stitch the binding down by hand, this will work for you. One book that i own gets a little more specific saying to use a slip stitch. 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. For sewing the binding i use whatever needle is handy at the time. My favorites are the clovers desk needle threader and double needle threader. 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. Learn how to do a stitch known as the hidden slip stitch, which is the perfect stitch to use when sewing bindings or doing hand applique. Feb 11, 2018 learn how to attach a binding to your quilt for a quick and easy finish using your home sewing machine.

To whip stitch, thread a needle and tie a knot on the end of about 18 of thread. Twisted triangles template with free welcome home pinwheels quilt pattern. 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. How to add binding to your quilt using your sewing machine. How to slip stitch quilt binding the right way joyous home. When i used this stitch and later enthusiastically asked an avid quilter. 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. Flip the quilt over, and bring your binding all the way over so that you cover the raw edge of the quilt. How to sew easy mitered quilt binding the spruce crafts. Prepare and sew the binding to the quilt by machine in the manner described above. Theres nothing quite as satisfying as displaying your labor of love either as a bedspread or as a wall. Sometimes i use hand quilting thread, sometimes just general sewing thread. They work nicely for applique and basting tasks and can be a good choice when hand sewing binding to your quilts. Premade binding at your fingertips makes it so easy to put the final finish on your quilt projects.

I usualy use traditional double fold binding with hand sewn back. 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. Granted, thats usually a between as i hand quilt, but sometimes not. 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. Quilting is a useful artcraft that spans generations, fads, ages and cultures to bring people together. Backstitch to lock the seam and remove the quilt from the sewing machine. This is a quick, easy, noshow way of binding your quilt. Feb 17, 2012 there are several little tricks that i use for to doing the hand sewing on the binding. Its best to start off with small quilting projects, like pillow tops and table runners, before tackling a bigger piece. Normally, the binding is sewn to the quilt with thread that matches the color of the binding. Handsewing, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, crossstitch, crewel embroidery i loved them all but needed to adapt to aging joints and notsocooperative fingers. Continuous binding can be machinesewn to the front side of the quilt and hand stitched to the back, but i prefer to attach it to the back side of the quilt with no hand sewing. Pinning the binding before hand will make your sewing much faster and keep your quilt edge from getting wavy. In this photo the back of the binding is folded to show how it will be arranged when sewn.

If youre hand stitching the folded edge of the binding in place, then you want to be stitching the binding onto the front of the quilt. Make a small stitch in the binding to secure, and continue around the quilt in the same manner. Once your quilting is finished you are ready to bind the quilt. Binding a quilt is a skill that every quilter should learn. 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. I find it easier as i hand sewing the binding to the back of the quilt as theres some give in the fabric as i sew. More than 270 clear color photos in this reference will guide you through all the basics and then beyond into a world of beautiful hand quilting techniques. Guides on the very best needles, thimbles, markers, and battings.

The ultimate quilt binding tutorial with jenny doan of. Machine or hand binding tutorial precise binding pile o fabric. When you get to the corner, youve sewn all the way to here. The wonder clips show in this video can be purchased at. In this tutorial i used an offwhite binding and sewed it with red thread, hoping to get enough contrast to show the steps more clearly. First, you can refer to this tutorial for my hand stitching technique for bindings. 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. And thats pretty much all there is to hand sewing your binding to the back of the quilt. Secondly, you will need to take a few extra steps for making the mitered corners. Ive come to find that my favorite part of sewing a quilt is hand sewing the binding to the quilt backing. Begin sewing about three inches from the corner, leaving an unsewn tail that will be tucked into the binding later. Leaving 6 8 of extra fabric, start sewing the binding around the edges of the quilt. Slowly thread the needle between the two layers of binding fabric, usually up, down, up, to secure the miter. Best needles for hand sewing and quilting projects.

Then take your strip and starting in the middle of one side of the front of the quilt, leaving about 4 inches unpinned, pin your strip to the edge with raw edges of the binding strip next to the raw edge of the quilt. Some sewers like to use clips to help hold the binding in a folded position. Nov 07, 2018 i love sewing the binding to the back of the quilt because it means im just about finished. 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.

End of part four part five covers hand sewing the binding to the back of the quilt. For quilts with curved edges, you should make bias binding instead. When i first began quilting, attaching the binding was something i really. After the quilt sandwich is complete, narrow fabric sewn around the outer edges makes up its binding. How to bind a quilt machine quilt binding tutorial. Now you can cut along the drawn line, so you are ready to hand stitch around the curves.

Quilters always want their quilts to look pretty when complete and hand binding enhances that handmade outlook. Unfortunately many quilters think quilt binding must be finished by hand. Sewing machine tools 20 pcs clear sewing craft quilt binding plastic clips clamps pack sewing supplies. Its time to start sewing the binding onto the quilt.