Yes, I found this method on UA-cam two years ago, and it changed my life. I no longer have binding fears. It does leave a little more bulk, but like you pointed out, you can't tell once it's finished. So many quilts stayed unfinished before learning this hack. Thanks for sharing. More quilters will hopefully learn this method and save them binding stress.
It's definitely easier, and more fun. Really, you can't tell the difference from sewing the ends together inside out,🫣 and it's hard to see unless you really look for it.
This is an excellent method. A way to reduce the bulk is shown in a video by Stacey Lee Creative made about a year ago. The title of her video is “Let’s Cheat and Finish the Binding an Easy Way.” Her specific joining technique is at the 12-minute point in her video.
Yes, that is how I've been doing it for years. That bit that the quilt books showed us in the 70s?? I tried it twice, and discovered this works just as well, and I haven't pulled my hair out or punched holes in the walls, since.😂.And, it is hard to see anyway, where we joined the ends.💁♀️ More quilts finished, and my sanity is still intact.😊
This cheat is oft used, but there is some merit to learning to do it without the cheat. Like many, that final join was my nemesis. I found that being confident in the measure and marking and then pre-mitering (make sure both ends are pointed the same way, right side up) the join with my CG Folded Corner Clipper gave me perfect results (without the gnashing of teeth).
Hi Emma Jane. This is very similar to how i learned binding at the beginning. I could never quite get it right but after seeing this I think i was doing it wrong. I now do it the traditional way but i love this video and how you showed it.
Thank you for that. I have never enjoyed doing my own binding. I've struggled through it & it's frustrating. I've paid someone one else to put the binding on for me. It's like torture. So I'll give your idea a try. It looks like it is worth the effort to try it.
Oh goodness! I'm glad this was helpful for you. I like binding because it's the last step. I'll be putting out more videos on binding. Be sure to subscribe so you will get notified when my videos come out. 🙂
THAT is a DARN AWESOME TIP!!! Thank you. LOVE THIS. LOVE the edge you did on that heart too.
I learned this method from a video of Pin, Cut, Sew. Love using this method.
It’s the only way I’ve ever done it. 🙂
I watch cut pin sew all the time.
Yes, I found this method on UA-cam two years ago, and it changed my life. I no longer have binding fears. It does leave a little more bulk, but like you pointed out, you can't tell once it's finished. So many quilts stayed unfinished before learning this hack. Thanks for sharing. More quilters will hopefully learn this method and save them binding stress.
Everyone needs to know! I honestly never knew people did it differently until years after I started quilting. ❤️
Hey - you shared my secret 😆. I do a few hand stitches once the binding is folded and sewn down.
I can see why you would want to do that with all the bulk in that spot.
I would never have thought of folding and tucking in the raw edges, this is a great idea. I will give it a go. Many thanks
Glad it was helpful!
It's definitely easier, and more fun. Really, you can't tell the difference from sewing the ends together inside out,🫣 and it's hard to see unless you really look for it.
Good idea! I've been struggling, but this is a better way.
This is an excellent method. A way to reduce the bulk is shown in a video by Stacey Lee Creative made about a year ago. The title of her video is “Let’s Cheat and Finish the Binding an Easy Way.” Her specific joining technique is at the 12-minute point in her video.
Yes, that is how I've been doing it for years. That bit that the quilt books showed us in the 70s?? I tried it twice, and discovered this works just as well, and I haven't pulled my hair out or punched holes in the walls, since.😂.And, it is hard to see anyway, where we joined the ends.💁♀️ More quilts finished, and my sanity is still intact.😊
Yes, it works for me so 🤷🏻♀
This cheat is oft used, but there is some merit to learning to do it without the cheat. Like many, that final join was my nemesis. I found that being confident in the measure and marking and then pre-mitering (make sure both ends are pointed the same way, right side up) the join with my CG Folded Corner Clipper gave me perfect results (without the gnashing of teeth).
Thank you for the handy tip.
Hi Emma Jane. This is very similar to how i learned binding at the beginning. I could never quite get it right but after seeing this I think i was doing it wrong. I now do it the traditional way but i love this video and how you showed it.
Try, try again!
I do all my quilts this way.
Everyone needs to know!
Awesome! Binding is my nemesis , I’ll have to try this technique soon Thank you!
😂I hope it helps!
Awesome! Wish I had watched this video about 2 hours ago. 😂 Would have saved me a date with Jack the Ripper to get to the end result! Thank you!
😂😂😂Next time!
My favorite way to close binding 👍. Thank you for the video 😊
Life changing for me! I love it!
Yay!!
Great tip, thanks
You're very welcome.
Thank you for that. I have never enjoyed doing my own binding. I've struggled through it & it's frustrating. I've paid someone one else to put the binding on for me. It's like torture. So I'll give your idea a try. It looks like it is worth the effort to try it.
Oh goodness! I'm glad this was helpful for you. I like binding because it's the last step. I'll be putting out more videos on binding. Be sure to subscribe so you will get notified when my videos come out. 🙂
Love this method!
Yay!
Love this❤
Nice quilt
And if you want to, you could always ladder stitch the loose edges
When you piece your binding strips together do you have to sew diagonally??? Can you just sew a straight line seam and trim it?? Thanks!!!
Yes! For years I sewed diagonally until one day I’m like- why am I doing this? 😂 Now, I do a straight line seam and trim.