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Great idea, I always have it over my shoulder or whatnot trying to keep it out of the way! I will try this next time. Thank you!
Originally Posted by meemersmom
I tend to make my bindings at the beginning of a project to make sure I'll have enough of what I need. I sew a lot of scrap quilts, so naturally, my bindings are scrappy. I just did one in red, but there were 10 or 12 different red fabrics. Once folded and pressed, I store until needed on empty cardboard TP tubes and keep it in the project's bin. When sewing on the binding, I just put the tube on the extra spool pin on my machine and let it feed off of there. That way it doesn't get caught or drop on the floor or whatever.
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So far I've bought the premade stuff from walmart.
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I always make my own binding..I find that it matches the quilt much better...
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Originally Posted by np3
I make my own using a fabric either in the quilt or a companion to it. Sew together at an angle.
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Have always made my own. I love using stripes in the colors to go with the top and cut them on the bias
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I make my own from 2-1/2 inch strips sewn together on the diagonal and pressed open after the seam has been trimmed to 1/4".
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Originally Posted by leatheflea
I too have the binding maker, Love it for larger projects. Still use the old fashion kind that you pin to the ironing board. Occasionally I'll just rip strips and sew them on with no ironing at all. An older quilter taught me how to do it, she called it rip and roll.
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I used to bind my quilts using straight cut fabric on each side. Now that I've found the Missouri Star Bias ruler, I use bias binding every time. If you haven't seen this ruler, it's a great tool for new quilters. You can see a video here on how to use it:
http://www.missouriquiltco.com/simpl...ty-studio.html The binding tool available on this site is also great. You can see the video here: http://www.missouriquiltco.com/notio...ducts-inc.html I don't have any association with Missouri Star, I just think these are great tools to help you make a professional looking binding even if you are a new quilter. |
I make my own using 2 1/4 bias strips. It's cheaper than buying the packaged stuff.
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I make my own binding, I used to buy the satin binding for baby blankets but only for the little ones.
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Always make my own...usually 2 1/4 in. and fold in half
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I make my own binding. Ihave bought it and it is ok but there is nothing like having a strong finish and that is the binding.
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I most definitely make my own, for several reasons. When french (double) folded it is strong and durable. I can get the perfect color. I can make it whatever width I want to match the quilt style.
Enlightening thread. I never would have thought to buy it... |
Always make my own binding :thumbup:
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I always make my own binding, I make mine like Candi does hers.
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I make my own, usually from one of the fabrics I used in the quilt.
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I make my binding. Teacher at LQS told us to cut it 2 1/4 ". It comes out so nice!
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I make my own. I like the contrast or the complement from my own.
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Originally Posted by Deb watkins
Originally Posted by np3
I make my own using a fabric either in the quilt or a companion to it. Sew together at an angle.
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Originally Posted by littlehud
I make my own. I cut it 2.5 inches and fold it in half.
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I alway use one of the fabrics in the quilt I made. I love doing the binding. It is the icing on the cake.
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Originally Posted by Deb watkins
Originally Posted by np3
I make my own using a fabric either in the quilt or a companion to it. Sew together at an angle.
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Originally Posted by Cyn
Originally Posted by dove
i make my own, but i cut it 3 1/2 inches and then iron it in half...
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Make my own, cut at 2 1/4 "
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I make my own too
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I make my own binding. I cut the strips 2 1/4 inches unles it's a heavy fabric like flannel and then I cut the strips 2 1/2 inches.
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I make my own so it matches the quilt
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Originally Posted by meemersmom
I tend to make my bindings at the beginning of a project to make sure I'll have enough of what I need. I sew a lot of scrap quilts, so naturally, my bindings are scrappy. I just did one in red, but there were 10 or 12 different red fabrics. Once folded and pressed, I store until needed on empty cardboard TP tubes and keep it in the project's bin. When sewing on the binding, I just put the tube on the extra spool pin on my machine and let it feed off of there. That way it doesn't get caught or drop on the floor or whatever.
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I always make my own so it will match the border or one of the other fabrics in the quilt. I cut it 2 1/4" because I don't like a big wide "flap" in the back. Also, I always machine stitch it on the quilt because I think it's good and sturdy for the washer that way.
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I make my own. I use the continous bias method. It is so much fun. It's like magic.
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Make my own - WOF x 2 1/4", joined w/45º angles, unless curves on edge, then bias.
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I make my own, also. I cut mine 2-3/8 inches wide. Sew strips on a diagonal then fold in half lengthwise. I have found that for me, 2-1/4 is too narrow and 2-1/2 is too wide. Just that 1/8 inch makes the world of difference for me.
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Originally Posted by sewwhat85
i make my own
Generally make the binding out of the backing material. I also join the left over bindings and use it in scrap or childrens quilts. Or..since my binding is 2 1/2 " wide, I cut it into squares. Depends on how I feel at the time. :thumbup: :thumbup: |
I also make my own
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I make my own 2 1/2 in fold in have and iron.
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Originally Posted by QuiltswithConvicts
Make my own - WOF x 2 1/4", joined w/45º angles, unless curves on edge, then bias.
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I make my own, cut 2 1/2 strips, press in half and sew to top of quilt and then hand stitch to the back.
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Originally Posted by Jim
I make my own, I cut two inch strips on the bias and I have a machine with a bias binder attachment on it and I run t he 2 inch strip throughtthe bias maker and right onto the edge of the quilt and under the needle sewing it on right away...sometimes I do have to put it on with regualr machine if the fabric is too stretchy or one that the machine doesn't seem to like
My husband laughed and laughed when he came home that day. I had sewed bias binding on everything I could find to sew it on, the kitchen towels, curtains, sheets, pillowcases, even the tail of one of his old workshirts! The house was full of bias binding! Well, at about ten cents a pk... |
Originally Posted by purplemem
I have done it three different ways:
I have made my own cutting 2 1/2 inch strips, and ironing with the Simplicity binding maker. That's what I do now, and love it. I have bought binding on ebay for .40 cents a yard. I have bought bias tape (pre-made) from Walmart, but they never have enough packages or the right colors. However, it sure is fast to use... What about you? What do you do about binding? I have always only made my own, now that is because I never knew that you can purchase some pre-made binding! Now that I know.... TreeFrog |
I always make my own to compliment the quilt using anything from 2' to 2.5" strips depending on the quilt. The strips are folded wrong sides together, pressed, sewn raw edges together on the front and then hand-stitched to the back mitering corners.
I have wondered about the Singer binder. Is it worth the purchase or too good to be true? Thanks! |
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