The Simple Quilt Binding Hack That Will Change Your Life 😲
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- Looking for a simple quilt binding hack? In this video, I'll show you a game-changing technique that will make your quilt binding process a breeze! Say goodbye to complicated binding methods with this easy trick.
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00:00 Introduction
00:44 The Tiny Trick I discovered
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My mom always took a piece of heavy cardboard and would cut it in the shape of the binding bobbin, but bigger. She had all of her binding wrapped up like that. She has done it that way for over 50 years now. It is funny that people make these old things new again LOL
You are so right about that!
I was taught to cut my binding strips 3” wide and machine stitch on the back wrap it around to the front then machine stitch it down. My quilts are meant to be used, loved and washed a lot and this really holds up. Anything that helps me create quilts more easily is great in my book! I live the binding bobbin!
That is how I started to do my bindings too. 👍
I love that Rebecca.
3” binding has been my go to for a while now. So much easier. ❤
I agree.
I've been using 3" Since I started making quilts. However I don't sew it on at 1/4" it's more like 3/8's , because I wanted it to be more even on both sides and so far it has worked out great.
That is great. Thank you so much for sharing.
I love this tip! I like using 2.5" binding because I like my binding a bit chunkier than the 2.25" I have usually seen. I machine sew front and back too but usually when it gets flipped over, to the back or the front, one side is so much bigger than the other. I was wanting to try playing with the seam width so it was a bit better distributed, so you have given me a great place to start! Thx!
I love hand sewing binding, I find it really relaxing to do it watching TV at night. I hate sewing binding on completely by machine. To begin with it was because I didn’t like the way it looked ( I wasn’t very good at it) but I just find it enjoyable to do it by hand and easier to deal with the bulk of the quilt.
Agree!
Glad you ladies are physically able and have the time to quilt by hand. Up front she says it's for machine quilters, so just move on; you don't have to leave snarky comments.
@@SkyLynn-zb6ch Where is the snark in my comment? It’s actually due to a disability that I find sewing completely by machine difficult! Perhaps you need to take your own advice?
@@SkyLynn-zb6ch You are out of line. I, too like the way my binding looks if sewn on by hand to back. I can still appreciate a video that talks about using the machine only. I make nursing home and linus quilts and they request that we sew our bindings by machine. If everyone was alike, this would be a boring world.
I love hand sewing a binding on it’s a time to just let your mind relax and rest.
I love that.
I have been using 3” for my last 2 quilts! It makes such a difference!!! Yeah so glad you said 3” is better!!!❤❤❤
I am glad you like it.
Omg, I just made a quilt and decided to try your 3" binding....I am floored. It is so much better than the 2.5", how can that be. I'm new to quilting and struggle with the 2.5" binding ( not the straightest on my sewing or cutting ) this makes it so much easier. Thank you for this tip.
You are very welcome. The bigger the better here in Texas. lol
I did too yesterday! Much easier to use 3" instead of 2.5" !👏👏👏
I do the same method when I sew bindings all on the machine, except I still do 2.5 inch width but just move my needle over all the way to the right when I sew it on the back. And then flip it over and sew. It looks exactly like yours. It was huge when I discovered doing it this way!
Excellent tip. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing that.
That's so odd to hear you say quilters don't like cutting & binding... I really enjoy both - especially hand-sewing binding but I do a lot more all machine binding now. I like to machine sew to the Front first then I can either machine or hand-sew to the back.
I think there are quilters that love many things, and those that don't. That comes with any hobby really. We all have our things that we really enjoy.
I’ve always used 3 inch bindings and love the hand stitching the quilt. It’s the corners that get me every time.
You are probably the only one. 😂
My mom and I both love binding. We machine sew to the front and then finish by hand. I like not being tied to the machine any more, and the quilt looks so nice finished.
Me too, throw some ironing in and I’m a happy camper!
Oddly, I love cutting and binding. Cutting as it offers so many possibilities and binding as it's my final interaction on the quilt. People in my guild think I am nuts!
Sonya, that is great you love those parts. We all have our favorites, it is great to enjoy what you do.
I love cutting and binding too! In fact, I love every step of constructing a quilt!!
I am one someone that loves to sit down with a good movie on and hand stitch down the edge of binding. I have had people in my guild look at me as though I am mad for loving to sit and do this. I got this skill from my Great Grandmother who sewed everything by hand. My Great Grandmother and I would sit on the front porch hand stitching binding for hours while she told me stories when she was a girl in 1892. She is the one who inspired me to sew.
@@nancylowens9842 What lovely memories and what a blessing to have such memories. I have my great-aunt’s Bernina and I often think of her while I sew. Both my grandmothers were creative and one spent many hours with me sewing doll clothes and teaching me to crochet. I think when I create, I feel their hoy, along with my own.
@@nancylowens9842 I love this story. I can picture it now.
Thanks. I'm not a quilter, but I need to re-bind a quilt.
I make utility quilt like my grandmother. She always wrapped the backing fabric over to the front, doubled it and stitched it down. If I feel fancy, I'l miter the quarters, but mostly I overlap the corners. I like to have the batting nearly as wide, then I roll it tightly and stitch it flat. Fast, easy, and functional.
That's a great idea!
I always use 3 inch binding because it's wider and easier for me to sew on my quilt. Thx...now I don't feel so bad for not using the 2.5 inch. You're the best...
You are so sweet Ann. 🥰
Honestly thought this was going to be pointless but honestly…. I’m impressed.
Just finished a quilt with 3 inch binding and I’m in love. I will NEVER go back to 2 ANYTHING inches.
I am so glad you liked it!
@@ISeeStarsQuilting thanks for posting, honestly would never have imagined that tiny little tip would have changed everything !! haha. it's great :D
I've been using wider bindings for a few years now and you are absolutely correct. It is much easier. I cut mine & sew it so that the front and back stitch lines are 1/8" onto the binding fabric, avoiding the random line on the back.
That is a great tip! Thank you for sharing
I hate cutting but I love binding by hand! Ironically, the fact that I had no idea how to do the binding kept me from quilting for decades until UA-cam came along! That quilt binding spool sure is pretty!
OH I hate to hear it kept you from quilting, but I am so glad you are here doing it now. 🥰
@@ISeeStarsQuilting so much yet to learn ❤
Sometimes i just want to macine the binding, so this will really help. I am going to try it. But, honestly, the favorite part of quilting is hand sewing the binding on. It relaxes me. But i am retired and have lots of quiet time.
That is so great it relaxes you. 😍
I have used this method too. Yes is it great! I love playing with my binding too. I also use paper towel rolls to keep my binding from knotting up. But that acrylic keeper is super cute.
I use decorative stitches to attach my binding to the front of the quilt, so I don't mind it showing on the back.
@michelleswistak1389 I like to use decorative stitching as well, gives me a chance to play with all those “fancy” stitches on my machine that I may never otherwise try!❤
Great idea
I’m trying to do this right now, but the decorative stitches aren’t coming out the same on the quilt binding. Have tried a sharp needle but the design is just different on the binding than even on multiple layers of other fabric. 😬
@@corinnebrieker9220 if you haven’t already, try adjusting your stitch length. My machine gets a little bit cranky if I don’t adjust the stitch length a little bit wider on binding. If I use the fancy stitches or do a closer together zigzag I usually have to loosen the tension just a little bit. If I don’t I get the birds nest on the bottom.
@@corinnebrieker9220 do you mean they don't look like the picture or that the front and back are not the same?
Thank you for showing the up close views of the back. My idol, Eleanor Burns, always taught 3 inch binding. ❤❤❤
You are very welcome!
Wow have books by Eleanor..never found mention of 3 inch binding..will go looking back..thanks.. 🇨🇦
Good idea. I machine bind all my quilts usually using the flange binding and they look fabulous. Been doing this way for 10 years. So much easier.
YAY! That is so great to hear.
I always bind with 3 inch binding too. Makes all the difference in the world. Another great tip? If you have a serger, serge the quilt edges before you bind. I longarm and finish professionally and this makes the edges lay much better.
Thank you for this, that is great!!!
This!!
Thanks for all your tips on binding.
I love your idea about making binding. I actually love binding because it's the last step before you are FINISHED!!!! ❤️ I am intrigued by the idea of 3" binding. I will try it on my next quilt as i already made the binding for my current quilt. Great tutorials BTW. Cheers! 😊
You are so welcome!
3” binding is such a great change! Thanks for sharing this tip!
Been doin it for yrs!
You are very welcome.
I do the 3 1/2 binding I love how it frames the quilt. Thanks for all the ideas 💡
You are so welcome!
What a difference a 1/2 inch makes on the binding! Love this tip. Such a simple adaptation to make life easier.
I am glad you found it helpful.
I switched to the binding foot for my machine, so I use 2 1/4" binding. Love the binding tool, but for those of us who can't afford it, I use a piece of pool noodle 😊
Or an empty paper towel tube. I've even used a piece of cardboard box. Most of the time, I just leave it pooled on the floor since I use my machine for the whole process. My carpal tunnel can't handle the hand stitching.
Fun tip, thank you.
I also use 2-1/4 in strips … I prefer the smaller binding .. old school maybe?
Pool noodle?! Genius.
I've used three inch binding for a long time because it is easier for me to put on the quilts I've made. It is easier to wrap to the back for me.😊
I agree with you.
Thanks for the idea of using a 3" binding! Im going to try it!❤❤
I tried a faux flange binding and love how it goes on by machine. Game changer!
Oh neat!
Hi Christen. Wow...this binding idea of yours is a game changer!!! So grateful to you! I'm not a "modern" quilter, however I've subscribed because if you have something to say, I'm LISTENING!!! Hugs from the Rockies in Canada.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching, that means so much.
Will definitely try 3” as when I did 2.5 I wasn’t happy with the results. Thank you!
You got this!
Gonna try it.
I am totally in agreement. Makes binding easier
Thank you! I can’t wait to try this.
Omg…..I totally agree! I frequently use 3 inch and I love how much easier it is, but I also love the way it looks with that little bit extra. Thank you for this!
You are so welcome!
I've never heard of this, but I'm willing to give it a try 😊.
I tried this! My binding came out fabulous. Thank you so much!!!!
Wonderful! I am so glad it was helpful.
will be trying the 3" in future Thank you for sharing with us x
You’re welcome 😊
I quilt cause I love the whole process.
That is so great to hear.
This is the first time I found your channel. I love to do binding by hand or machine. I will follow your recommendation and start using 3 inch wide binding. I have always been following the rule that the binding has to be the same width on both sides of the quilt. I do Ike how you use a straight stitch to attach the folded edge and it looks nice on the back with the quarter inch wide binding.
I will look forward to see your other videos and I will let you know when I make a project for myself and use the 3 inch wide binding.
Thank you so much for your easy and relaxing way you present things. You are a natural teacher and I will look forward to see all your videos.
You are so kind Nancy! Thank you for watching and I can't wait to hear how it goes for you.
I am certainly going to try this. Thank you for the idea.
You are welcome.
Great! Since I’ve started quilting few years ago, I’ve always done 3” binding….found it easier to work with and I like the extra width. Thanks for sharing
You are so welcome.
lol 😂I’ve been breaking the binding law for a long time 😂 I’ve only made my binding strips at 3 inches.
Great tip! Thank you.
I love hand binding! I think of it as sealing the love into the quilt at the end.
I used to cut my binding at 2.5 inches, but I now cut it at 2.25 inches, and love the result I get.
I love how we all use different measurements and techniques, to make our quilts unique.
I agree, we can all do what we love and still turns out beautiful.
Hi Christen. Maybe this is what I need. I use to do decent binding no trouble, but now I have wet macular degeneration and the binding process is not going very well at all! Someone had suggested using 3" binding, but I didn't know how it would look. So, thanks for sharing! I hope it's the answer to my problem. Happy quilting!
I hope you can give it a try and love it also.
Looks great.
Thank you.
Nice tip....3" binding. Thank you for the video 😊
You’re welcome 😊
I use a 4 inch binding👍 I totally agree, changed my life!
Awesomeness!! :)
Going to try this on the quilt that I'm working on now! Thanks!
Wonderful!
I love it! Definitely doing this on next quilt.
YAY!
OMG!!!! I tried out this method and boy did it make a difference! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE , this! I will never go back to the other width again. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I love your channel and all your tips. Thanks again. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are so welcome! I am glad you tried it and loved it.
So love your channel! I am going to try this 3" instead of 2 1/2". I have tried the flange binding before. Makes it look so much more professional. Going to try the 3" soon. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome! I can't wait to hear all about it.
I have actually used the 3" binding! YES, it's great, but I still don't like binding. Since I make quilts, I MUST do binding. BUT!!! I know an Old Order Amish woman who LOVES to do binding! I'm not kidding. She first sews the raw edge on with a treadle machine, then does the rest by hand! And she LOVES it. All I will say is that she is in Ohio, just a short 3-hour drive from my house! I haven't taken her up on her offer to bind my quilts yet, but I might.
There are at least 5 ways I can think of to finish a quilt (not counting hand vs machine). A quilt without binding is usually still a quilt. :) You can do the pillowcase method (or some call it the inside out quilt), or a knife-edge finish, for instance. Happy quilting! (I like the channel called the Last Homely House, where the host, Kate, loves binding, as well).
I have just finished a quilt by serging around the edges, looks good.
If she loves to do it, that is a good idea to let her and make a friend in the process.
@@ISeeStarsQuilting She is already a friend that I see every time I go down to Amish Country. Since she is Amish and has no phone, I spend a lot of time talking to her in the shop's lower level. This is where the Amish buy fabric for their clothing. She also has no car because she travels by horse and buggy, so I make a point of going downstairs to visit. She does beautiful work!
Where in Ohio? I live in Xenia!
I use 2 3/4 binding because that is the Accuquilt dye that I have. Work smarter not harder.
I sew my binding to the back by hand, but I have always used 2-5/8” or 2-3/4” wide binding. I want to have enough binding to easily cover the bobbin thread that shows from sewing the binding to the front. Sometimes I want to sew the binding on with a 3/8” seam, so I adjust the binding width to accommodate that. I also take into account the thickness of my batting. I keep samples of various widths of binding and test them on my quilt by pinning before I cut my binding strips. Loved this video.
Great idea as well, thank you Carol!
a most excellent idea to use 3 inch! Thx for all your tips 🤩
You are most welcome Loretta.
Awesome tip! TYFS.
Glad it was helpful!
I almost always machine stitch my binding. I taught myself how to quilt mostly by playing with my machine and listening to the answers when I asked questions. I didn’t even know there were “rules” until I discovered UA-cam 8-10 years ago. I make the back larger on twin sized and smaller quilts. I fold it then fold it again and iron it before sewing it down. My corners end up looking mitered. I almost always make anything larger in 3 or 4 sections and then use a quilt as you go method to connect them. There are a few different methods and whatever matches the pattern of the quilt top is the method I use. I have done a couple of jelly roll race imitations vertically instead of horizontally and used 5 inch wide strips instead of the 2.5”. I do my best to make the joined sections and the binding roughly the same size as the strips. Sometimes, I make a ruffled binding using a qayg technique I learned by purchasing instructions from Lea Louise. They are always my favorite surprisingly because I am not a girly girl. I like cutting and piecing. I like eyeballing and experimenting. I consider patterns to be guidelines and inspiration. I do not like free motion quilting. I know, gasp. I don’t like the act of doing it and I really don’t like the way it looks. I think the pattern is what makes it special. I love that you also give yourself permission to be a rebel. Great video.
I think it is great to learn on your own, you get to be more creative, but youtube is also wonderful for new ideas, tips, etc. I''m so glad you are here to share with us as we learn from you also! 😍
I don’t know how much you can exactly learn from me but you definitely can get inspiration. I get a lot of aha moments from watching your UA-cam videos and from Tracy on the sewing channel. I get a lot from reading the comments as well.
I never knew there was a "standard" size for binding. I vary it depending on the quilt. I just finished a quilt and put a 3/4" (!) binding on it (that's 4 5/8" cut strips, or 3 1/8" for single fold) and I LOVE the look, like another border on the edge. Thanks for the ideas for quick binding. I might try it, but I do enjoy hand-sewing binding on the back. It's theraputic. Like knitting. Great video!
You are so welcome. There are no rules, I think we all do what we like and what we think looks the best. We just all learn new things from each other. :)
I was sewing on a binding for one of my friends, I was having a hard time pulling it over far enough with her hanging sleeve on the back. That’s when I decided I was going to make all of my quilts with a 3” binding. So glad I did, I love it, it’s so much easier, I was surprised to see your video and you were doing the 3” binding. I’m with you, I’ll never go back to 2.5”’s. ❤
Yay! I am so happy to hear.
Thank you so much for sharing! I will definitely be using your technique on my first quilt that is ready for binding! I used 2.5" binding on placemats for practice and to say it was a struggle is an understatement!
That is so wonderful to hear.
Thank you. I am going to try this.❤
Let me know what you think. 🤩
@@ISeeStarsQuilting, ok I will. ❤️
Great idea, machine binding is the best...
Just found your channel! So happy I did. TFS
That is so sweet of you.
@ Hi Christen. I'm going to try the 3" binding after I finish binding 5 quilts. Not my favorite chore but getting better.
That is so exciting! You got this. 😍
I love a 3" binding. It's so much easier to attach and the results are perfect. The extra half inch allows for much better coverage over a thick batting. My 2.5" bindings were a minor disaster.
3" all the way, every time for me.
YAHOO!!
I wish I’d seen this last week. Can’t wait to try it!
YAY!
Love your channel!!
Thank you so much!!
I am definetly going to try this method, I'm not in the love to bind camp either. Anything to make it easier I will try. Thank you for showing this
Of course! I'm happy to share the little tricks that I find 🥰
I’m going to try it. 😊
Great! I can't wait to hear.
I've always loved sewing the bibding diwn by hand. I love the handwork and I love how it looks. I must be an anomaly because I also love cutting up fabric. Hmmmmm....
You are awesome!!!
Going to bind a quilt this week so going to try the 3” method. I have been machine sewing the binding for about 2 years.
That is great to hear.
Great video! Thanks! I actually love the entire binding process. It means that my quilt is all done. 🥰
Yes, so true.
I have used blanket binding too
Beautiful! 😊
Thank you! 😊
Smart, Smart, Smart! Thank you ever sooooo mush. God Bless!
Glad it was helpful!
Yes! I use 3 inch for binding also. It's so much easier to roll over to the other side. I put my quilts in quilt shows and have won blue ribbons.
Wow, wonderful job!!!
This is exactly how I’ve been doing it for years!!!
I also hate the binding process. I sew my binding on and I find it very intimidating. I think having more material to work with is a dream come true. Thanks for the tip! I'm going to try this for sure!!
I hope you like it.
I have tried the 3" binding.
Awesome video! 🎉
Glad you liked it!!
What about a 3 inch binding makes it easier?
I’m glad I’m not the only one that’s perplexed here
I have no idea what difference it makes. Are you sewing it on at half inch instead of a quarter inch I have no idea. I have tried so many different ways to hide that bobbin stitch line.
Thanks for posting about 3 inch binding! I used to hide the fact that I used 3 inch binding! I won't hide that anymore! When I changed to 3 inches, my binding looked so much better & wasn't as stressful as 2 1/2.
Oh no not hide it, there is nothing wrong with it at all. I am glad you do it.
I just found your channel. You have such a cute personality! You are cheerful, bubbly, and so fun to watch! Thank you for the great tips!
I hate doing binding. This seems like this will help a lot! Thank you! I can’t wait to try it!
You are very welcome.
I have seen overcast on your machine that does it. Looks good.
Thank you , I’am going to do a three inch binding the next time I finish my quilt . Beth
YAY! I am happy to hear.
On small projects, table runners etc., I go the opposite way and use 1.5” strips to bind. Sew it in the back first, then fold it over on itself and stitch down on the front. Works for me and not as hard on my wrists.
I’ve been seeing videos of facing a quilt I think I’ll give it a try.
Wonderful! Let me know how it goes.
Thanks for mentioning the flange binding! I too feel this is much easier to do than a regular binding. And, everyone who has received one of my quilts thinks it looks so complicated!
Absolutely!
I LOVE you! I'm so glad I found you on UA-cam. I want to make a quilt but feel like I wouldn't be able to sew so perfect....You make me feel like I might be able to try it. I also can't afford quilting fabric so I've been trying to find fabric in 2nd hand stores.
There is nothing that should hold you back from making a quilt! I have also seen a lot of people shopping for mens button down shirts at the thrift stores and cutting them up for fabric squares 🥰 it seems to work great!
I like the idea of 3 inch binding. Do you trim your quilt edge even with your other sandwich layers? Or do you leave a little batting to fill the space? Also, do you pull the binding tight to the front? or leave any "empty" fabric so the binding is thinner on the front? Great idea, thank you!
Thank you! I have been doing it this way for years as I never hand sew.
Wonderful!
I have been using this method for years but I always use 2.25 or 2.5 inch binding and it works beautifully. I have never thought of 3 inch. I guess it would depend on the style of quilt you are making. I wouldn't want to have my points cut off with the binding using wider binding if the quilt was a style without an added border. Thanks so much for your lovely channel. I enjoy watching it. 🥰
You are so welcome!
I sew my binding to the front of the quilt and use a 1/4" seam then I fold it over to the back and hand sew it down. Even with using a wider binding I have never cut off points on the top.
I tried 3 inch binding once and I didn’t find it life changing but a left compensating foot for binding is life changing no matter what size binding you are using! Happy Quilting!
I agree with you I don’t see what the benefit is, and I also have left and right compensating feet for my Juki
I have tried doing 3 inch binding and it is really easier and looks nice.
I thinks so too.