(click the heart to find out more about Luke’s loves!) Re: Self-binding quilts « Reply #10 on: January 20, 2020, 17:28:43 PM » @Sara-S , for a first try I thought your sample piece is just fine, quite likely better than the tutorial sample, that's for certain. I usually keep my needle in the down position and fiddle with the fabric / binding and then move on a little section at a time. Article from sabine-catsquilts.blogspot.com.au. What do you mean “self binding”? Here's a self binding quilt tutorial that shows how to achieve such a finish. Deb E / Oregon. Quilt Binding More information Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial Self Binding means: Bring the quilt backing to the front and using it as your binding, I am bring this over from The Quilt Ladies, this post is used and asked for all the time, Thank you for that. Self binding. 1” is plenty. I quilted it fairly densely as I like my mini quilts to have a fair bit of structure. Prepare the Quilt for Binding . Here's a self binding quilt tutorial that shows how to achieve such a finish. Share on Facebook Pin . . Once the quilting has been done, normally all three layers of the quilt will be trimmed so that all edges are the same. So this is an uptake on our old original self-binding baby blanket. You should always have extra on the sides when quilting anyways, but just in case check. They are so pretty, and I love the idea of self binding. Once I’ve sewn the backing and top together around the edges I like to take the time to press back my turning gap seams. Self-bound quilt edges using the fold-over method. And this tutorial concludes our Tiny Quilt QAL. I like to start attaching the binding about 3/4 of the way down the long side. A friend of my husbands recently had a baby. Each block is a 4-patch block in greens and reds. Cut backing fabric into a 40″ x 40″ square and contrasting fabric into a 30″ x 30″ square. Fold your minky to the wrong side of the fabric ½” and pin. It makes the world of difference! Fold your corner right sides together and sew at a ½” seam allowance. Spread your quilt out, face-up, and make sure your backing fabric is showing by an equal amount on all sides. The method (in my opinion) is best suited to small items such as mini quilts, table toppers or baby quilts. So, my husband thought it’d be a … Rectangular Self-Binding Flannel Blanket Tutorial for Luke's Loves Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun is doing a blanket drive for Luke's Loves and has asked several bloggers to participate by sharing a blanket tutorial. A Quilt blog- Quilting Basics, blocks, quilt alongs plus easy sewing projects and free patterns for beginners. Today I’m sharing a few tips on self binding your quilt – it uses the backing fabric! After my daughter graduated from High School, I sorted through her old t-shirts hoping to make a t-shirt quilt as a graduation gift. The fleece backing sounds fantastic – it would be super snuggly. Self-binding your quilt. No thread burying for me! Good luck with it, Rachel, I hope a larger project goes well for you! The use of a single photograph and a link back to the site is fine, for educational or informational purposes, but please don’t republish more than this in any form (digital or paper). You can learn from my mistake here – locate your gap along one side so that only one fabric is involved. Self binding may not be as durable as regular binding but it’s quick and suitable for some projects that won’t have as much wear and tear. And it’s just beautiful. That is great, and I had not seen that before. I like to start with a nice long thread, which I double up. Bits of Everything is amazing! Spread your quilt out, face-up, and make sure your backing fabric is showing by an equal amount on all sides. It’s possible to finish your quilt without a binding. LOVE. You need to especially make sure that the back doesn’t sneak into that scissor line and get snipped. I like to start attaching the binding about 3/4 of the way down the long side. Place the top and backing right sides together. Attach binding to back of quilt. Jan 15, 2018 - Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial Self Binding means: Bring the quilt backing to the front and using it as your binding, I am bring this over from The Quilt Ladies, this post is used and asked for all the time, Thank you for that. Because I’ve just got a small mini quilt, I used poly batting and some basting spray. The video tutorial makes it easy, fast and fun to make. I find it easier to get them straight from the back side, rather than when the piece is right side out. They are flat, as there is no double fold binding and there is no hand sewing! Hi everybody, it’s Jenny from the MSQC. If this was a larger quilt, I would have also done a perimeter of “top stitching” around the edge. Use pins or clips to keep the fabric in place and from shifting. You leave about 8 inches of thread after you sew your seam. What is Quilt Binding? Do you have any tips for young players? You take the quilt off the machine and use a hand needle to fix those threads manually to the quilt, just like you would in any other hand sewing project. I hope you enjoyed it. How to do Self Binding on a Quilt tutorial. The fabric manipulation is made in a cream fabric. I have saved your page here so the next time I make a quilt I can try this technique of the self-binding quilt. Sew the layers together. This pattern will have you whipping up self binding coasters for friends, family and yourself. Because I’m lazy! You can stitch the plain border with squared corners or with mitered corners, depending on your expertise. Thanks for the tutorial, which I’ve pinned so I’ll have instructions in the future! Another good press, and there you have it. Beginners may find it easier to use a self-binding technique. But what is “Self-Binding”?. I’m sure if you google it there will be tutorials around, but as long as the thread is secure and not creating an eyesore, that’s a success. I put both cut ends through the eye of the needle and keep the thread loop at the other end. The backing is traditionally a solid piece of fabric and can be plain, colored or patterned to coordinate with the top. Just a few days ago I received this comment on my original post: … Continue reading "Self-bindi… No pinning or clipping for me. To do this, fold the long end of the binding up so it runs parallel with the second edge of the quilt. Thanks Tessa, some great points for using this method for a larger quilt. Fabric Crafts. Once your turning gap is closed you’re ready to quilt the piece so the backing is better fixed to the top. LOVE. I make a lot of baby quilts & twin sized quilts as gifts. You can use cuddle fabric or fleece to sew this blanket. Click here for supplies: http://missouriquiltco.com Jenny Doan demonstrates how to make a quick and easy self-binding baby blanket. That’s where a self binding finishing method comes in handy. SELF BINDING BABY BLANKET (From the Missouri Star Quilt Co.) You can Google: You Tube self-binding baby quilt (receiving blanket) Or go to : www. Once you’ve pressed your turning gap seams you can turn the piece right side out. 3/4 inch. I find hand sewing binding to be tedious and haven’t perfected machine sewing completely. It’s my favourite way to tie on a thread. Isn’t this fun? Do you finish your quilts this way? The corners on a self binding from the back are sometimes tricky. I’d love to hear them below. I'm the creator and designer behind Patchwork Posse. 24 Blocks. However written instructions are included … This Self Binding Baby Quilt Makes A Great Gift! This quilt has 16 x 10 1/2 in blocks. If you try the DIY mitered corner napkins, then you should try to make this self-binding napkin too.It is like the mix of the double-sided napkins and mitered napkins together. I use this method with baby quilts where appropriate. I think baby quilt is the largest size I’d attempt with this method. The disadvantage: the binding is only one fabric layer thick. You can now go and stitch with your machine along the edge of the binding. I used my walking foot and a 1/2″ seam as the seams are quite bulky with all the layers. So far, you have a quilt with backing attached and possibly even a... How to add a backing to your in-the-hoop quilt. Self-bound quilt edges using the fold-over method. ). For this quilt binding method we will attach the binding to the back of the quilt first. The method (in my opinion) is best suited to small items such as mini quilts, table toppers or baby quilts. 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