I now questioned the use of the double-fold binding and became informed that double-fold binding is used for everyday quilts used as coverings because that makes them stronger; they hold up better to the tugging and pulling done to keep the quilt on our bodies. Nebula is a block of the month quilt made with the  Hex N More  &  Super Sidekick  rulers, templates are included in the pattern. Quilters I've definitely struggled when binding small items. Fold the fabric yardage in half, and in half again, and line up the fold on the cutting mat. Quilting and handmade are favourites. Today I am sharing a tutorial for adding a Single Fold Binding to your quilted project. I came across single fold binding instructions somewhere online about 6 months ago - but for the life of me cannot remember where. 15. It should lay flat & you shouldn't be able to tell which seam was the last seam sewn together in the binding. Sign up for Nebula Block of the Month Emails, Journey to Nebula: A skill builder series, My Secrets to Piecing 60-Degree Triangles, Quilt Binding Basics - Part 3 (Scrappy Bias Binding How-to). Make two bindings. Pin the fold at the center of the strips. Single Fold Straight Grain Binding I often use single fold binding on my small quilt projects like mug rugs, table runners and small banner or wall hangings.For these projects, I usually cut my binding 1 ½” wide. Place the ends right sides together as shown. Stop 1/4" from the corner and backstitch. and sew. Cut a diagonal cut through the center of your fabric. Repeat around the entire quilt top. One day, through another quilt artist, I came upon what is called the single-fold binding. 6. I was going to make exactly the same comment as Laura, but that would have looked dumb, so I'll just say thanks. I bought the hex n more ruler this past spring along with a pattern. I prefer a hand stitched binding too but on bigger projects I procrastinate. Thanks for sharing. Great tutorial Leanne! Single Fold Binding - Tutorial I've read from a lot of people that they'd love to improve their bindings, so I thought I'd do a tutorial for Single Fold Binding. The center crease should lie along the very edge of the quilt. Folding (a, b) and stitching (c) a double-fold binding. If your quilt has curved edges then you will want to use bias binding. Binding can be made from a single layer of fabric, but two layers (called double-fold binding) are much more durable. LOL So put a binding on, any color, then put the second single fold one on. Align the binding with the quilted mini quilt, right sides together as shown. Double-fold quilt binding differs from other types of bindings (single fold and French) only in how it’s folded. Cut 2.5” strips. 5. Sew with a 1/4" seam allowance and press the seam open. The single fold binding gives a nice 1/4" edge to the small quilt which is not too thick. When talking about straight grain binding, single fold binding is created from width of fabric strips that are joined together. You will need anywhere from 5 to 8, depending on the size of you... woodberry_way . 9. Single-fold binding has one layer of fabric covering the quilt’s raw edges. 11. Turn the raw edge under and pin in place with glass head pins. Stop stitching 1/4" before the end of the side, back stitch and cut your threads. Turn under 1/4-inch and lightly press along the entire binding strip. I tried this after your tute on Katy's blog and it works very well. Lay the starting tail of the binding on top of the long end as shown and use a ruler to mark the location on the longer piece. Finish sewing the binding in place with a 1/4" seam. Double fold binding requires at least 2″ (5cm) wide strips as the fabric is folded in half. It wi... 2021 is fast approaching & I'm getting excited for the Nebula Block of the Month to kickoff in January! Single Fold binding is how I was first taught to bind a quilt by my friend Lorraine, on more recent quilts I have used double fold binding. Fold the quilt so that the two binding strip ends can be joined. (Don't press much in the corners.). Wrights 117-794-064 Single Fold Satin Blanket Binding, 2 by 4-3/4-Yard, Purple Wrights 117-706-045 Double Fold Quilt Binding Bias Tape, Light Gray, 3-Yard Add to Cart With quilt binding, the warp and weft of the binding are running vertically and horizontally. On the back side, use the blind-stitch to hand stitch the binding in place along the remaining crease, stitching directly over the machine stitching line. 4. It’s best used for quilts that will be hung for display or gently used and not washed often. Quilt binding can be constructed from a fabric that's already been used in the design, or with any other fabric that works with the layout. Just as I fold back the edge of my bias tape before I begin, I also do that to my binding. This type of binding, as the name suggest, covers the quilt's edges with a single layer of fabric. How to How To Make Single Fold Quilt Binding. It's called Journey to Nebula . I don't really make minis, but this is a good reference. (This will account for the 1/4" seam allowance needed on each of the pieces. Trim the seam allowance to a 1/4" and press seams open. Press the binding away from the quilt: Tap or click here to pin Then fold the binding to the front of the quilt. For small projects with no batting in the quilt sandwich (or if thinner materials are used) a 2″ (5cm) wide strip works well. How about you?!? Enter your email address to havemy blog delivered to your email. www.jaybirdquilts.com/2014/07/single-fold-binding-tutorial.html 14. Single Fold Binding. This binding compliments rather than overwhelms the smaller project. My guild made a quilt for the outgoing President. I didn't like the binding I put one at all so made another one and sewed it over the first one. 22. Finger press. This is not what I use to bind large quilts, but I do use it for binding small items like doll quilts, mug rugs, place mats, and table runners. thank you, thank you, thank you. I had a 36"x36" Christmas advent calendar that needed a binding. Trim the seam and sew the rest of the binding to the quilt. I like this. 12. Miter each corner as you go. 10. Very cool! Carefully press the binding around to the back. 13. How To Make Single Fold Quilt Binding. Trim the starting edge of the binding to a. 7. 19. I'll post a picture on Instagram and tag you. Hand sew the binding in place to finish your project. How to Bind a Quilt using Double Fold Binding. I've only ever done double binding, so I never was able to mentally picture how single fold worked when you flipped over to stitch it down on back of the quilt. Because it consists of two layers, double-fold binding is recommended for quilts that will get a lot of use. A Scraptastic Tuesday, FAL, and DYQ ... My Tutorial for the FAL is over at Katy's today, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Nice. 16. Both of the long raw edges are folded once toward the center — making single fold bias tape — and then folded together again, with the crease in the center of the tape. Doing this bit really well will given you an even, narrow, close fitting binding. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to sew single fold bias binding for armscye but the same principle works for any curved or straight edge. Double-fold, also sometimes called French fold, is the sturdiest way to fold your binding for quilts, especially when they are anticipated to get a lot of use (aka - frequent washing). This made it super clear! I sew double fold binding very similar to how I sew single fold bias tape. Save yourself from frustration by reading this Single Fold Binding Tutorial to learn how to bind a quilt in a streamline method. Single binding is done by using one layer of fabric and folding it over on to itself. Thanks for the tutorial - I've always gone for my standard double fold not really quite sure how to handle the raw edge but you make it look easy. The majority of quilters use double-fold straight-grain binding or single-fold straight-grain binding, unless the quilt has curved edges, in which case they opt for bias binding. Great tutorial; perfect pictures and descriptions! This tutorial couldn't have been better timed. finishing up the binding ON THE QUILT has always escaped me. Traditionally, single fold binding is usually cut into 1 1/4″ wide strips. Continue sewing the binding in place with a 1/4" seam allowance stopping and repeating the steps above at each corner. This is a tutorial for double binding – there are two thicknesses. ... I’m hosting a sew along! Thank you for this tutorial. Let me know if you have any questions and I would love to see how you are using this binding. Today, I am making a mug rug. Trim off selvedges. The only exception is that I don’t have a “ditch” to sew into. Lay the long end of the binding on the quilt as shown. I should mention that some people, instead stop stitching and pivot to 45 degrees and stitch off the corner, and if that is your usual practice, it works well too. I may start practicing machine binding on smaller quilts just cause I find they're less frustrating to screw up on! 3. I also follow the same steps as above. Sandwich and quilt your project as usual. Fold the binding away from the quilt top as shown. You will have a delicate finished appearance with less bulk on smaller quilt bindings. This means that a single fiber is running along the length of the edge of your quilt and is taking the majority of the wear and tear. Pin the quilt binding to the side of the quilt or align it as you sew. Thank you so much for the tutorial. But for all my classes on patchwork and quilting I taught single fold binding. (except my first corner I didn't pull it back far enough and caught it in the seam, second time I didn't) Thank you Leeanne. I first shared this tutorial as part of the Finish Along 2014 Q4 Tutorial Series over at, I use a single fold binding for mini quilts and smaller items as the. the binding strip fabric is folded in half, bringing the edges together on one side, resulting in 2 layers of fabric hugging the raw edge of your quilt sandwich. A raw edge is stitched, right sides together, along the perimeter of the quilt (usually the front), pressed away and around to the other side of the quilt (usually the back) where the second raw edge is finger folded back, making a fold. I join the end and start of the binding horizontally. Preview the Journey to Nebula Exclusive Patterns & It's the Last Chance to Sign Up for the Journey. © 2014-2019 Julie R. Herman. Stop 9" to 10" from where you started to sew the binding on the quilt. Slide a small cutting mat underneath the long tail of binding as shown. Bias binding is a durable way to finish a quilt. If you want to make your first mini quilt or mug rug, using a double fold quilt binding may cause unsightly folds and other difficulties during the quilting process. 4 Your Health this link opens in a new tab; Allrecipes this link opens in a new tab; All People Quilt this link opens in a new tab; Better Homes & Gardens this link opens in a new tab; Bizrate Insights this link opens in a new tab; Bizrate Surveys this link opens in a new tab; Cooking Light this link opens in a new tab; Daily Paws this link opens in a new tab }. When working with miniature quilts, wall hangings and uneven lines, single fold binding is appropriate. As an Amazon Affiliate, I may earn commission from qualifying purchases. Nice, but I have a binder for my Husqvarna Viking that zips that right on ! 5/8 yd. This is the length of binding you need to make. It's funny how the dots all lined up in such a way that it almost looks like you've used a solid to bind this mini from the back! There are 2 exclusive free patterns that you will receive in your e... strip long enough to go around the entire quilt. I've never had the nerve to try hexagons but would love to with this ruler! Best binding I ever done, it was full and smooth. So to that person - a big thank you! Take your time here. Fold it back onto the quilt as shown and put a pin in place to hold it. So many of my friends can't say enough about it. Great tutorial! You saved me this morning with this tutorial, Thank you again! Ive done candy dish and look forward to trying many more. Double-fold binding has two layers of fabric covering the raw edges of the quilt. The only difference is that a round/curved edge is slightly harder to sew so you’ll need to use lots of pins to attach your single fold … Fold the fabric yardage in half, and in half again, and line up the fold on the cutting mat. Cut single fold binding … I'm a long time quilter, and I am a very visual learner (several things I just cannot do unless I have someone teach me in person). Once the binding is ironed in place, remove the glass head pins and replace them with wonder clips. First up measure all the edges of your project, add these numbers up and 10 inches. This then becomes the edge of your binding and you will fold and line up this edge as your starting cut your strips. Mark the 1/4" on the binding if needed. So on to the single fold tutorial…. Cut your binding on the bias when doing anything with a curve. I use straight of the grain fabric strips for almost all of my quilts. ... Precut Bias Quilt Binding on Rolls: This type of binding is made and supplied by the same manufacturer's that produce the quality quilt fabric you'll find in your local quilt store. The last chance to sign up for the Journey to Nebula sew along is here. 13. I just got it on and am about to hand stitch it down. 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