Has anyone used Satin binding
 

I was going to use a pre-made Satin binding on my latest baby quilt. A lady at my quilting group advised me not to use it as it doesn't wash well, is this true. It was so the right color, sigh.

I've used it. I haven't had any problems with it washing poorly - - - I'd definitely use a zig-zag on the edges to attach it (maybe as a top stitch after sewing it on with a straight stitch). It's so awesome on a baby quilt and they LOVE the texture of it.

I've often used satin as a binding on baby quilts. I even attached it to some quick fleece throws I made for the numerous grand and great grandkids (very quick as there were very many). I see them from time to time as they visit (still carrying them with them ... even the teenagers) and they are each and every one wearing very well.

I did the usual double-fold, but cut it generous at 2-1/2". Something else I do on the baby quilts is to attach a loop at each of the corners that the baby can hold onto with a couple fingers. They seem to love to fondle it as they're going to sleep.

I'd go for it. And I'd love to see pics when you're through.

I guess it depends on how much it will be washed and how long you're expecting it to last. My mom made a fleece blanket with satin binding for my niece when she was a baby, she's now 15 and the binding has started to shred. No biggie; she's outgrown it and mom has made her another quilt, and it DID get regular washings.

Having said that, I will also point out that a flannel quilt I made for my son is doing the same thing. It took a lot of abuse and washings (especially during those potty-training years), and the flannel binding is wearing thin, especially in the corners. Fortunately I kept the excess fabric and can simply re-bind it.

I didn't have any problems with the washing. But after the total pain it was to get it sewn on straight, I swore I would never use it again.

Cheers, K

I've used the satin edging quite a lot...it washes just fine. It isn't really satin like it used to be...it is some kind of a polyester.

I never used it because I thought it would be a pain to try and sew anything satin !! :)

I attempted to apply a satin blanket-width binding to my niece's baby quilt, but found mitering the corner exceedingly difficult. I probably should've attached it the way it typically gets sewn onto blankets, so that was my error. I ended up removing it and finishing the quilt with standard French fold binding, which I think will probably wear better in the long run.

They used to sell extra-wide satin bindings specifically for baby quilts. Don't know if they do anymore; I used it once years and years ago (before I knew anything about quilting) and it wasn't too hard. I probably did a terribly amateurish job on it but it worked!

I gave the quilt to a coworker who has long since moved away so no idea how well it held up. Funny to think...that "baby" is sixteen years old now! Woah!

Try Joanne's for "satin" which isn't really, and some of it has fuzzy flannel like backing.