Help with measurements
I just finished a scrappy quilt. Ready for the binding, it was cut (sigh). It didn't look right as I was folding it to press. I've cut it only 2 inches wide, I meant to cut it 2.5 inches wide. What width of muslin will I need to made this fabric 2.5 inches wide. For some reason I just can't think this morning. I feel like I've been on a week long bender and I don't drink LOL.
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All you need to do is sew a skimpy 1/4" seam. If not, add an inch of muslin and make sure it is on the inside when sewing the binding to the quilt. I am one of those people who use charity fabric and seems to always run short.
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1 inch 2 + 1 =3 -.5 = 2.5
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Take a look at Charismah's Quick Machine Binding with flange in the QB tutorial archive. I frequently use it when fabric is running out for binding. It allows you to cut 1st accent strip 1-5/8 and the 2nd strip 1-3/8 and you sew them together and machine sew them to the back. You then turn the binding to the front and stitch along the flange.
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Maybe you could use the single fold binding method on this one? http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2014/07...-tutorial.html
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Thanks for the reminder. I have used this method in the past. Just couldn't think this morning. My quilt needs a little something extra. This will do the trick.
Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 7629428)
Take a look at Charismah's Quick Machine Binding with flange in the QB tutorial archive. I frequently use it when fabric is running out for binding. It allows you to cut 1st accent strip 1-5/8 and the 2nd strip 1-3/8 and you sew them together and machine sew them to the back. You then turn the binding to the front and stitch along the flange.
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I use 2" binding all the time, it's actually my preferred binding, and I sew bindings on professionally. You end up with a quarter-inch wide binding on both front and back of quilt.
Another tip? DON'T press your binding in half. It will lay much nicer and fuller if you don't. |
If your batting is not super thick I think your 2" strips will still work for a binding. I usually use 2 1/4", and think 2" would work fine.
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