Thread: What is your standard binding width?

Im curious .. to those who machine sew to front/back, pull to other side and stitch in the ditch- what size binding do you use and like... 2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 ??

I use 2 1/2 to 3 inches. I always have binding to go over, so I like enough so I don't have to really pull.

Same here. I think it adds a finishing touch and enhances the quilt.

I mostly use 2 1/4 inch but it can depend on the batting. I always make a small sample to see what works , to leave enough but not too much when I do the stitch in the ditch.

Originally Posted by DebraK

I like 2 1/4"

Same here!

I do the exact same thing as Scissor Queen!!! I trim the quilt to match the open side of the binding and with the 3/8 sewing line and 2.5 inch double folded binding it looks great. Glad to see someone else does it the same way. Unless you really hate to hand sew to the back, I think you will be much happier with the final look to hand sew instead of stitch in the ditch.

I mostly use 2 1/2 "