themadpatter

I read this and thought, hmmm, why does Pirate Rogers sound so familiar? No, its not the jolly roger... Oh! It's a literary (cenematic?) allusion to the Dread Pirate Roberts in The Princess Bride. Very cool. Just like you.

quiltingshorttimer

When I need bias binding I use my Accuquilt Go cutter--you fold fabric in a way similar to the rectangle into a triangle, etc method and send it through then sew ends together. Accuquilt has a video on their website on how to do this.

themadpatter

Which die? The 2 1/2" strip one?

feline fanatic

I have never had good luck with the tube method (continuous bias binding) of making bias binding. I will cut a square of fabric then fold it into a triangle then cut into strips perpendicular to my fold. I usually save the first triangle cut that would result in a very short length of binding to put into stash for some other use.

I then sew my strips together at a 45 degree angle. The one strip that hits the corner of the square (the coveted "center cut" which will be my longest strip) I will either line up my cut so it hits dead center or recut the ends so they are at the appropriate angle. It is much quicker for me than marking the cut lines, lining them up and sewing into a tube. A 24" square yields a lot of bias binding cut at 2 1/4" width. I can do a queen size quilt with enough binding left over to do a generous size lap/throw quilt.

Regarding the difference between bias and straight of grain here is an excellent blog that explains exactly why a bias binding wears better than straight of grain or cross grain binding (provided you are using a good quality fabric). I don't always use bias binding but when I do, it has been my experience that bias binding gives a nicer finished look and is always cooperative, in addition to wearing better. I usually reserve bias for show quilts, quilts that have curved edges or rounded corners or to take advantage of a print or design on the fabric (like stripes, checks or plaids). Scroll to the center of the page where the blogger does some myth busting when it comes to bias vs. on grain.
https://www.sewmucheasier.com/all-ab...as-or-straight

cindi

That’s been my go-to for years, tool Great instructions.

Shelbie

I agree with Cari in Oly and Cindi. Shelley Rodgers' method is unique as she uses the entire WOF to make her continuous tube binding so there is no waste or any fabric to cut off. 25.5" of fabric will make over 400 inches of 2.5" double fold binding. Her method is much easier than many I've seen and the one that I always use and I've bound dozens of quilts.

quiltingshorttimer

Yes, the 2 1/2" strip die. You do end up with some little pieces that I usually just pitch or make into leaders--but my bias binding is so much neater than the other methods I've been taught.

SusieQOH

Jenny Doan has a youtube video on making bias binding. I did it but it didn't turn out right. It was my error though. I plan to try it again because it uses very little fabric. I don't have much need for bias binding now that I think of it. But I did for a scalloped border I made awhile ago.