In my search for methods to make bias binding for my quilts and seamlessly attaching it has led me down rabbit holes to many solutions, tactics, videos, instructions and methods to get the job done. When bias binding is prepared and applied to a quilt it fits around the corners and lays beautifully on the back of the quilt. A miracle method has alluded me and has become a dreaded part of quilt making, until NOW!
The miracle method to make bias biding is explained in the YouTube video by SewVeryEasy,"How to Make Bias Binding - The Easy Way". The video explains how to make bias binding without folding, sewing or putting pieces together.
It starts with a single piece of 1/2 yard fabric. By cutting off a 45' degree corner and using the new straight edge to cut 2 1/2 inch strips of fabric. The strips will fit together when sewn with 1/4 inch seam allowance. After sewing enough strips to round your quilt, press the seams open and fold the strips wrong sides together. Begin attaching the binding to the quilt by leaving a generous tail on the bottom left side of the quilt. Sew biding to the quilt with Bernina Foot #97. The #97 foot has a metal piece that keeps the 1/4 seam exact. Making Bias Click Here
When you are ready to attach the binding ends together, this miracle method is explained in the YouTube video by Michelles Patchwork, "Joining a Binding". Woot Woot! It's so easy to use a piece of the binding to measure where to make the perfect cut, then simply sew the last few inches of binding to the quilt top. Joining Binding Click Here
Now, it's time to hand sew (or machine sew) the binding to the back of the quilt. In my humble opinion, hand sewing is the most relaxing part of the quilting process. The stitches are almost invisible and it gives a personal touch to your hard work.
At last, a perfect solution to binding is just what I needed to add to my bag of tricks.
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