Let's Cheat and Finish the Binding an Easy Way

Let's go through the steps to make and attach binding with fail-proof methods!

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00:00 Introduction
00:34 Cutting binding strips
01:26 Binding calculator
02:07 Joining binding strips on the diagonal
07:10 Attaching binding to the quilt
10:16 Corners of binding
12:25 Joining the two binding ends
14:12 Pressing the binding
14:49 Sewing the binding down

[irenezewski]

I have seen a hundred binding videos and this is hands down the very, very best!! I will never dread binding ever again! Can't thank you enough

[cornczechcornczech]

You instructions SAVED me and my quilts. I am a newbie and every time I would try the "pocket method" - I couldn't stuff it in, it would be a HUGE bulk in my binding - so much so, that i was embarrassed to even GIFT 1 of my quilts - then I saw your video where you CUT the edges with a 45D angle - both pieces - YAY! I finally made the almost perfect quilt with almost perfect binding - and all thanks to YOU.

[calmkitty]

I cut my backing an inch bigger (all the way around ) than the top. Fold under twice and sow down on the top. The backing is the binding.

[punkinpie]

I'm feeling so much more confident about binding quilts now. This is the best tutorial!

[HazelSmith-yl]

Hi there. I'm just a beginner quilter and have been dreading binding my first quilt. But not any more . Your tutorial is wonderful. It's by far the best one I've watched, and I've watched a LOT. So thank you so much. I'm anxious to get started. Thanks again. 😊

[ChiroChihiro]

I started a way too ambitious quilting project as my first and was DREADING the binding. this looks so much easier and I might actually make it work! thank you for this.

[kathyandruss]

I have to look at a video every time I finish a quilt project. This one, by far, is the easiest one to do. Thank you for the “plain talk” of walking us through this process! I’m not going back the the other way of measuring the tails and folding using the binding tool. Can’t tell you how many times I have needed to rip it out and start over, lol!

[nanettejernigan]

I’ve been quilting for about 7 years and always dread the binding. Thank you for removing the terror and making it an easy part of the journey!

[leighagarcia]

I've put off finishing my almost 8 year old son's baby quilt (yes, for that long) because I hate binding so much, but this video was truly a lifesaver and actually made the process very painless! You are SO good at explaining everything in just the right way! I decided to blind stitch the front of the binding, but otherwise, my son now has a finished quilt!!

[jeaniemichaels]

I have come across all these little tips elsewhere before but now you have combined them all into this brilliant tutorial which I can refer to anytime I need a refresher. Many thanks for this.

[sioux]

Great video - well done. I do my bindings this way and the only thing I would add is that when sewing the attached binding down from the front, make sure your top thread matches the binding, and the bobbin thread matches the backing fabric because there will be a visible stitch line around your quilt back NEXT to (away from) the binding.

[blackandbluespoos]

This video is absolutely perfect, I followed each step and you made the process very understandable. thank you

[lynnebivens]

This is the best, most helpful tutorial I’ve seen on binding quilts. I’m getting ready to bind a quilt now and really love that I found this video!

[nevergetmyloveyou]

Thank you, finally, short and straight to the point.

[debiogle]

THIS is how I will bind my quilts from no on! Thank you for detailed descriptions!

[conesbymaggie]

This is awesome - so much better than what we all used to do! Great tutorial. Clear, concise, and well done photography!

[annascavezze]

Thank- you, Thank-you, after years of struggling to put bindings on my quilts, this technique is a game changer. A dream come true. I will never do it any other way going forward. Thank-you again!

[dorothyrockwell]

I really appreciate you taking the time to show how to set up the sewing of the strips together. It is not as easy to do it perfectly as some folks show. This is very helpful.

[chorika]

It’s easy when you have a big table for sewing. I envy everyone who does. I live in a townhouse/ cardboard box so it’s frustrating to cut anything. Sorry just want to complain to anyone who will listen.😊

[dawnsweredoski]

I had to add another comment. I finished my quilt thanks to you. I put the binding on the back and sewed it to the front. I save so much time. I also used your method to attach the binding using the pocket that you showed. I am thrilled to have finished my first quilt. And the App for measuring the number of binding strips is priceless. Thank you so much.