How to Bind a Quilt: Foolproof Tips for Great Results | Quilting Tutorial

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Learn quilter Angela Walters' foolproof techniques for binding your quilts simply and beautifully every time. Want to take your binding a step further? Follow http://craftsy.me/1MF8fwL to check out this free downloadable guide, packed with tips on finishing your quilts with ease! Follow Craftsy! --------------------------- https://www.facebook.com/quiltingclub https://www.instagram.com/becraftsy/ https://www.pinterest.com/Craftsy/all-things-quilted/ http://www.twitter.com/becraftsy About Craftsy ----------------------------------------­--------- Craftsy is an online crafting community of more than 10 million passionate makers, where you can access online video classes, supplies, patterns, and endless inspiration. In this video ------------------------------ Quilt binding got you down? Learn foolproof methods for perfect results every time! The binding on a quilt adds the finishing touch. And I'm going to show you a foolproof way to make perfect binding everytime! First, prep the quilt. Trimming the quilt as straight as possible will make sewing on the strips go as smoothly as possible. ... Using a rotary cutter and a long ruler is the best way to go! Next, choose your binding fabric and cut out the strips. I cut mine to 2 1/4" wide, but if you like a slightly wider binding, you can cut them out at 2 1/2" Now it's time to sew the strips together. It's easy as long as you take your time! Lay one strip face down and draw a 45 degree angle from one corner to the opposite side. Lay the strip face down on a second strip so that they form a right angle. Sew carefully on the line. Open the strips up to make sure that they lie flat. If they look good, trim to a 1/4" from the outside of the sewn line. Repeat with the rest of the strips to make one long strip of binding. Using a hot iron, press each seam flat and then press the whole strip in half giving yourself a nice crisp edge. Keep it as even as possible. Now it's time to attach it to the quilt. This is where taking the time to carefully prep your binding will come in very handy! Open one end of the bindng and trim it at a 45 degree angle, then iron the edge in 1/4" Place the open edge on the quilt and stitch about 1" Fold the binding over and begin stitching about 2" from the beginning Stich 1/4" around the quilt, with the raw edge of the binding lined up with the edge of the quilt. When you get to the corners, fold the binding up and then back down before continuing stitching the next side Once you get close to the begining, tuck the end of the binding into the opening and stitch the rest of the way Flip the binding over and sew the folded edge down, working your way around the quilt. There you have it, the perfect finishing touch for your quilt!