If you're binding curved edges, you'll want to cut your binding strips on the bias. Here's how to turn one square of fabric into a long length of bias binding easily! (See the tree skirt we reference in the video here.)
This is how to join your strips of straight grain binding to make a really long strip of quilt binding: Start by cutting your strips from selvage to selvage, all should be the same width, in my case, 2 ½". then : lay two ends of two strips together: they need to be placed righ...
Cut and Prepare Binding Strips: Use fabric that complements your quilt to cut binding strips. Fold and press them into double-fold bias strips for durability. Attaching the Binding: Sew the binding to the front of the quilt first, then fold it over to the back and sew it in place by ha...
I have done my research on the topic and found out that when sewing strips together people sew their first one way than another way on the next rows so they do not go wonky. However, when sewing rows of squares together, that is necessary because you are nesting the seams which keep th...
A circle is the shape of everything from atoms to stars, enduring the test of time. Skilled quilt artist Heidi Parkes incorporates many hand-sewn fabric circles into her quilts. In this class, she imparts her expertise in appliquéing circles of varying
Wasn’t that a million times quicker then sewing a bunch of strips together? Now go ahead and iron all the seams open: All righty, we have created our bias strips. Halfway there! Step 2: Ironing your Bias Tape. So you need to iron each side into the center. Go ahead and try doing...
If you’re using a playpen as the base of your ball pit, assemble it according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For added safety and comfort, line the bottom with soft foam sheets. Cut the sheets to fit the base and secure them with adhesive Velcro strips. This step is optional but...
Step 7 - Add Binding Fear not! What you need is the simple straight-grain binding, or in other words, quilting binding. No need to cut anything on bias (yey!) Here's a detailed tutorial tosew quilt binding, the easiest way, plus steps to join pieces, cut and everything else. ...
The sewer passes the needle and the attached thread all the way through two pieces of fabric, from one side to the other and back again. In this way, the needle runs the thread in and out of the fabric pieces, binding them together. While this is easy enough to do by hand, it is...
5- Make bias tape and attach it! I usethis tutorialand used 2.25″ strips, folded over like quilt binding. I made about a yard of binding, which was plenty. If you’ve never attaching binding, Wendi has a great tutorial here.