Originally Posted by k3n
Originally Posted by Cathe
It really depends on how wide you cut your binding. I cut my bindings 2" wide, so they don't need extra batting to "fill" them. If you cut them wider than 2", you need to compensate for the extra binding fabric, so it's a good idea to leave some extra batting extended beyond the seam.
Cathe, is that 2" then folded double? I do 2 and a half inches, folded double then raw edges machined to right side. Then you get a fold to hand stitch to the back, no fiddly turning under. Is that what you do with 2" or is that a single bind?
K x
Yes. Cut 2" and then fold. Machine sew on top and then turn the folded edge to the back and hand stitch there. No fiddly edges.
I have used a 2 1/4" for flannel quilts, since they are thicker.