How To Make Quilt Binding On The Bias
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How to make quilt binding on the bias. Add the two lengths together and multiply that figure by two. Add 20 or so to the total to determine how much binding youll need to surround the quilt if you plan to use continuous strips and miter the corners. Step 1 measure the quilt to determine how many inches of binding you need. Bias binding is much more sturdy for the quilt because the edge of the binding has a cross weave rather than a straight weave.
Begin with a fabric square or rectangle. In my opinion binding gives you a meatier binding and is just too skinny especially on a queen or king bed quilt. Cutting and sewing bias binding strips 1. Your binding will be 2 wide.
Calculate quilt binding length. With right sides together sew the triangles together with. Position and pin. Cut the square in half diagonally diagram i.
Cut enough strips to total the length needed handling the edges carefully to avoid stretching or distorting the. Use a large acrylic ruler to square up the edge of the fabric and find the. Allow 10 extra for turning corners and the closure. I also prefer to use a binding rather than a binding.