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KwiltyLK 02-09-2021 05:24 PM
Binding Not Full
 
I sewed my binding on the front of the quilt and pulled it to the back to stitch by hand. My binding is 2 1/4". I sewed with a 1/4" seam and my binding is not full and extends beyond the 1/4" on the back. Anyone know how to fix it? Thank you.

Tartan 02-09-2021 05:35 PM
In order to get my 2-1/4 inch binding to be even on both sides, I use a foot that is slightly wider then my 1/4 inch foot when sewing to the quilt front. You might try moving your needle over a couple of clicks when sewing to the front to see if that helps. Finish this quilt and experiment for the next one.

Quiltwoman44 02-09-2021 06:12 PM
did you leave binding and backing when trimming the quilt sides? that is usually what fills the binding. maybe you are pulling a bit too tightly.

gmcsewer 02-09-2021 07:52 PM
I cut thin strips of batting and place them along the binding to puff it up a little more. I like the look of a puffy binding Hope this helps

KwiltyLK 02-09-2021 08:02 PM
Originally Posted by Quiltwoman44 (Post 8459725)
did you leave binding and backing when trimming the quilt sides? that is usually what fills the binding. maybe you are pulling a bit too tightly.
I did not remember to leave the backing and batting an extra quarter inch so my seam to attach the binding is 1/4" from the edge. I am hoping to find a way to fill the binding before I sew it to the back. Next time I will sew the binding on at 1/2" so the extra fabric and batting fill the binding. Thank you.

KwiltyLK 02-09-2021 08:03 PM
Originally Posted by gmcsewer (Post 8459749)
I cut thin strips of batting and place them along the binding to puff it up a little more. I like the look of a puffy binding Hope this helps
Do you put the extra strips on the front or back of the quilt? Does it matter? Thank you.

thimblebug6000 02-10-2021 08:21 AM
If you do a google search and find thecraftygemini and/or SewVeryEasy they both have excellent youtube video instructions that you might like to review before going forward.

KwiltyLK 02-10-2021 02:15 PM
Originally Posted by thimblebug6000 (Post 8459830)
If you do a google search and find thecraftygemini and/or SewVeryEasy they both have excellent youtube video instructions that you might like to review before going forward.
Thank you. I will watch their videos.


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