How do I join seam binding?

Fold the quilt in half at the join point to give yourself some working space. Place the two pieces of binding right sides together at a 90-degree angle, matching up the ends nice and square like this. Add a couple of pins if you need to. Then sew from the one corner to the other through both layers.

How wide should the binding be on a quilt?

Decide the width of binding. The standard choice is 2 1/4″ or 2 1/2″ depending on how wide you want your finished binding to look. They are both attached in the same way. Consider the thickness or loft of your quilt as this will affect the finished look of the binding.

What is the best width for quilt binding?

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2 1/4″ The standard choice is 2 1/4″ or 2 1/2″ depending on how wide you want your finished binding to look. They are both attached in the same way. Consider the thickness or loft of your quilt as this will affect the finished look of the binding.

How do you join quilt pieces together?

The pieces butt together nicely. I use a bit of blue masking tape to hold the pieces in place, then sew the zigzag to complete the join. The tape is removed as I go. This avoids a ‘line’ inside the front and back. Once it’s quilted, no one could notice the join.

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How do you make a border for a quilt?

For borders, press the seam allowance to one side. For binding, press the seam open (this will result in less bulk at the area of your seam in the binding.) Piece together as many strips as you need until you get the required length.

Should I use a straight or diagonal seam for binding?

For binding, using a diagonal seam has the bonus of distributing the bulk of the seam allowances, so you don’t end up with a big lump in your binding where you pieced your strips together. A diagonal seam is less noticeable than a straight seam.

How do you sew two pieces of fabric together?

Sew on the line. Open up the strip to make sure that it is straight and that the edges of the two strips are well aligned at the seam. Trim away the excess fabric, including the selvedges and little “dog ears.” Be sure to leave a 1/4″ seam allowance for borders, and about 3/8″ for binding.