Claire123

I am terrible at binding. Do you focus on getting it even or getting it done. Mine is not the same width on the front and back. I'm debating ripping it out and re-doing it.

Peckish

I enjoy the binding process. I didn't like the width being different either, so I started cutting my bindings 2 inches wide, instead of 2.5" like most patterns and books instruct you to do.

Keep in mind that you're probably the only person who will care or even notice that the binding has different widths between front and back.

Bree123

On baby quilts, patterns often call for the binding to be 2 different widths & I like that look. As long as it's a relatively consistent width on the front on all 4 sides, I'd call it a day. And then maybe make some little whole cloth quilts so you can practice binding -- no need to use LQS fabric, just pick something up on clearance at JAF or HL and donate to charity or give to a sweet little one (family or friends). The only reason I'd re-do it is to enter a show or it was wavy or not securely attached. No one started out making perfect quilts (and for that matter, even the most brilliant, award-winning quilts aren't perfect) & I'm of the opinion that the world will go on even if I send a flawed quilt out into it.

joe'smom

Before you do any ripping, maybe check out some binding tutorials and see if you can figure out how you can get a result you'll be more pleased with. You don't want to do it over only to have the same problem again. I agree that you're probably the only one who will notice, unless it's for a show.

quiltsRfun

I wouldn't rip, just do it different next time. Every quilt is a learning experience.

mary r

I agree with quiltsRfun. Every quilt has something new and you can learn from it. I doubt if anyone would point that something is wrong with your border(tough not much). I would be happy to get it done and move forward.

katier825

Are you hand sewing or machine sewing it? I would hand sew it down and call it a day.

Most of the time now I use 2-1/2" binding. I sew about 3/8" seam and hand sew to the back. It's pretty close to being the same on both sides. If you are worried about losing part of the design, you can always leave a little bit of batting beyond the edge of the quilt to take up that extra space. I haven't been all that satisfied with machine stitched binding unless I take the time to glue baste it down. I prefer the look of the hand sewing, so most of the time that is what I do.

PaperPrincess

It's supposed to be the same width on both sides??? Says who? I just shoot for a consistent width on the front, with a fully filled binding.

toverly

I would only worry about it being the same on both sides if you are entering a show quilt. Mine is always larger on the back. I cut at 2 1/2 wide so I can use the extra as a 2 1/2 strip. I sew at 1/4 inch so I don't cover design on front and flip to the back. If it's for a show, I cut the batting a little out to even up the binding.

PenniF

My binding is never the same width on both sides...always wider on the back -- I like it that way --- i want to make sure to cover the stitch line and don't want to struggle with it....and i like the wider edging look on the back anyway as my backs are usually a simple tone on tone pattern white or cream fabric. Remember --- there are NO quilt police.