I was taught to cut my binding strips 3” wide and machine stitch on the back wrap it around to the front then machine stitch it down. My quilts are meant to be used, loved and washed a lot and this really holds up. Anything that helps me create quilts more easily is great in my book! I live the binding bobbin!
@bobbisuesieverts13113 ай бұрын
That is how I started to do my bindings too. 👍
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
I love that Rebecca.
@alexandra-zaza-burns4 ай бұрын
I love hand sewing binding, I find it really relaxing to do it watching TV at night. I hate sewing binding on completely by machine. To begin with it was because I didn’t like the way it looked ( I wasn’t very good at it) but I just find it enjoyable to do it by hand and easier to deal with the bulk of the quilt.
@leahholland62724 ай бұрын
Agree!
@SkyLynn-zb6ch3 ай бұрын
Glad you ladies are physically able and have the time to quilt by hand. Up front she says it's for machine quilters, so just move on; you don't have to leave snarky comments.
@alexandra-zaza-burns3 ай бұрын
@@SkyLynn-zb6ch Where is the snark in my comment? It’s actually due to a disability that I find sewing completely by machine difficult! Perhaps you need to take your own advice?
@hkreca6223 ай бұрын
@@SkyLynn-zb6ch You are out of line. I, too like the way my binding looks if sewn on by hand to back. I can still appreciate a video that talks about using the machine only. I make nursing home and linus quilts and they request that we sew our bindings by machine. If everyone was alike, this would be a boring world.
@jerricarter49094 ай бұрын
3” binding has been my go to for a while now. So much easier. ❤
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
I agree.
@TracyBes3 ай бұрын
I love hand binding! I think of it as sealing the love into the quilt at the end. I used to cut my binding at 2.5 inches, but I now cut it at 2.25 inches, and love the result I get. I love how we all use different measurements and techniques, to make our quilts unique.
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
I agree, we can all do what we love and still turns out beautiful.
@rhonda82313 ай бұрын
My mom always took a piece of heavy cardboard and would cut it in the shape of the binding bobbin, but bigger. She had all of her binding wrapped up like that. She has done it that way for over 50 years now. It is funny that people make these old things new again LOL
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
You are so right about that!
@robynsmith664 ай бұрын
I have been using 3” for my last 2 quilts! It makes such a difference!!! Yeah so glad you said 3” is better!!!❤❤❤
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
I am glad you like it.
@pamwalker73074 ай бұрын
I do the same method when I sew bindings all on the machine, except I still do 2.5 inch width but just move my needle over all the way to the right when I sew it on the back. And then flip it over and sew. It looks exactly like yours. It was huge when I discovered doing it this way!
@destrygraves4 ай бұрын
Excellent tip. Thank you.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing that.
@AlixanderiaShayWellness21 күн бұрын
I actually love binding. It’s my favorite thing to do and I get into the groove when I cut my fabric. I make my binding strip 2 1/4 inches I use stitch in the ditch and it comes out perfect.
@ISeeStarsQuilting21 күн бұрын
That is wonderful!
@AlixanderiaShayWellness21 күн бұрын
@@ISeeStarsQuilting I think if I had to hand stitch the binding I would hate it lol I used to do 2.5 inches but for me it never came out looking nice. I came across a KZfaqr that uses 2.25 tried it fell in love, but I loved it. Each of us quilters has their own way of doing things to make it their own. I love all the quilts you do I love your content, I always look forward to seeing your new videos
@GypsyWomanWindy4 ай бұрын
I've been using 3" Since I started making quilts. However I don't sew it on at 1/4" it's more like 3/8's , because I wanted it to be more even on both sides and so far it has worked out great.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
That is great. Thank you so much for sharing.
@gageiger3 ай бұрын
I love this tip! I like using 2.5" binding because I like my binding a bit chunkier than the 2.25" I have usually seen. I machine sew front and back too but usually when it gets flipped over, to the back or the front, one side is so much bigger than the other. I was wanting to try playing with the seam width so it was a bit better distributed, so you have given me a great place to start! Thx!
@ShirleyDeeDesigns4 ай бұрын
I hate cutting but I love binding by hand! Ironically, the fact that I had no idea how to do the binding kept me from quilting for decades until KZfaq came along! That quilt binding spool sure is pretty!
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
OH I hate to hear it kept you from quilting, but I am so glad you are here doing it now. 🥰
@livingweirdestherc66444 ай бұрын
@@ISeeStarsQuilting so much yet to learn ❤
@sonyahuffman43703 ай бұрын
Oddly, I love cutting and binding. Cutting as it offers so many possibilities and binding as it's my final interaction on the quilt. People in my guild think I am nuts!
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
Sonya, that is great you love those parts. We all have our favorites, it is great to enjoy what you do.
@mind55333 ай бұрын
I love cutting and binding too! In fact, I love every step of constructing a quilt!!
@nancylowens98423 ай бұрын
I am one someone that loves to sit down with a good movie on and hand stitch down the edge of binding. I have had people in my guild look at me as though I am mad for loving to sit and do this. I got this skill from my Great Grandmother who sewed everything by hand. My Great Grandmother and I would sit on the front porch hand stitching binding for hours while she told me stories when she was a girl in 1892. She is the one who inspired me to sew.
@mind55333 ай бұрын
@@nancylowens9842 What lovely memories and what a blessing to have such memories. I have my great-aunt’s Bernina and I often think of her while I sew. Both my grandmothers were creative and one spent many hours with me sewing doll clothes and teaching me to crochet. I think when I create, I feel their hoy, along with my own.
@usnamom783 ай бұрын
@@nancylowens9842 I love this story. I can picture it now.
@annlicano34164 ай бұрын
I always use 3 inch binding because it's wider and easier for me to sew on my quilt. Thx...now I don't feel so bad for not using the 2.5 inch. You're the best...
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
You are so sweet Ann. 🥰
@judithanderson58983 ай бұрын
Omg, I just made a quilt and decided to try your 3" binding....I am floored. It is so much better than the 2.5", how can that be. I'm new to quilting and struggle with the 2.5" binding ( not the straightest on my sewing or cutting ) this makes it so much easier. Thank you for this tip.
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
You are very welcome. The bigger the better here in Texas. lol
@marlenethompson8643 ай бұрын
I did too yesterday! Much easier to use 3" instead of 2.5" !👏👏👏
@kimberlyscrivner93732 ай бұрын
I agree! I have been making my binding 3" for a long time. I'm 65 and it is just so much easier on my hands.
@martastirling25704 ай бұрын
I have used this method too. Yes is it great! I love playing with my binding too. I also use paper towel rolls to keep my binding from knotting up. But that acrylic keeper is super cute.
@tonistevens22534 ай бұрын
3” binding is such a great change! Thanks for sharing this tip!
@suehuber77224 ай бұрын
Been doin it for yrs!
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
You are very welcome.
@rumacostello4514Ай бұрын
I would have liked this to be a demo video rather than the constant repeating that this is a game changer. I kept advancing the video but the sewing demonstration was never there. Just my POV, I like presenters that get right to the point of the video.
@micheleh40164 ай бұрын
Good idea. I machine bind all my quilts usually using the flange binding and they look fabulous. Been doing this way for 10 years. So much easier.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
YAY! That is so great to hear.
@jebsmith3233 ай бұрын
I make utility quilt like my grandmother. She always wrapped the backing fabric over to the front, doubled it and stitched it down. If I feel fancy, I'l miter the quarters, but mostly I overlap the corners. I like to have the batting nearly as wide, then I roll it tightly and stitch it flat. Fast, easy, and functional.
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
That's a great idea!
@paulettemorris15713 ай бұрын
I was sewing on a binding for one of my friends, I was having a hard time pulling it over far enough with her hanging sleeve on the back. That’s when I decided I was going to make all of my quilts with a 3” binding. So glad I did, I love it, it’s so much easier, I was surprised to see your video and you were doing the 3” binding. I’m with you, I’ll never go back to 2.5”’s. ❤
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
Yay! I am so happy to hear.
@noplacelikehome91163 ай бұрын
I always bind with 3 inch binding too. Makes all the difference in the world. Another great tip? If you have a serger, serge the quilt edges before you bind. I longarm and finish professionally and this makes the edges lay much better.
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this, that is great!!!
@danyellemitchell95033 ай бұрын
This!!
@marysmith4479Ай бұрын
Great and thank you I’m going to try this out on my lap quilt.
@ISeeStarsQuiltingАй бұрын
Wonderful!
@donnanelson9181Ай бұрын
I must be the odd one in the bunch, but I love binding. I attach my binding by machine, too, but I do love attaching the binding. I use 2 1/2 inch and it works perfectly for me, and I don’t find it difficult at all to do the binding. Might be bc I’ve been sewing garments for almost 60 years.
@ISeeStarsQuiltingАй бұрын
I love it!
@karenr.sternberg192014 күн бұрын
I don't mind binding, except occasional corner trouble like my latest binding that's just been half sewn on. I rather like hand tacking the binding down on the back. In a way, there's something Zen & almosy meditative abt it, if you can get into a rythym doing it.
@michelleswistak13894 ай бұрын
I use decorative stitches to attach my binding to the front of the quilt, so I don't mind it showing on the back.
@linvallier22694 ай бұрын
@michelleswistak1389 I like to use decorative stitching as well, gives me a chance to play with all those “fancy” stitches on my machine that I may never otherwise try!❤
@gisellejones11394 ай бұрын
Great idea
@corinnebrieker92204 ай бұрын
I’m trying to do this right now, but the decorative stitches aren’t coming out the same on the quilt binding. Have tried a sharp needle but the design is just different on the binding than even on multiple layers of other fabric. 😬
@destrygraves4 ай бұрын
@@corinnebrieker9220 if you haven’t already, try adjusting your stitch length. My machine gets a little bit cranky if I don’t adjust the stitch length a little bit wider on binding. If I use the fancy stitches or do a closer together zigzag I usually have to loosen the tension just a little bit. If I don’t I get the birds nest on the bottom.
@michelleswistak13894 ай бұрын
@@corinnebrieker9220 do you mean they don't look like the picture or that the front and back are not the same?
@kellyhagen36784 ай бұрын
What a difference a 1/2 inch makes on the binding! Love this tip. Such a simple adaptation to make life easier.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
I am glad you found it helpful.
@debmetheral65964 ай бұрын
I love hand sewing a binding on it’s a time to just let your mind relax and rest.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
I love that.
@user-cy6cr2hk3kАй бұрын
Thanks for this idea of having a wider binding. I'm going to try it. Have to say I love the hand sewing and it looks so much niceron a quilt. You do need to fit some some slow sewing into your life if it's so busy. Really good for mental health to sit and hand sew slowly!
@ISeeStarsQuiltingАй бұрын
Thank you for that, I'll give it a try.
@phyllisdippert22164 ай бұрын
Sometimes i just want to macine the binding, so this will really help. I am going to try it. But, honestly, the favorite part of quilting is hand sewing the binding on. It relaxes me. But i am retired and have lots of quiet time.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
That is so great it relaxes you. 😍
@wonsuponatime76Ай бұрын
Finally someone said it out loud! lol. Yes, traditional quilting methods, hallowed be the ways, have existed and are a definite set of foundational knowledge for those just starting out. As my 90-something piano teacher used to say, almost at every lesson, foundational knowledge , like learning and understanding music theory while simultaneously learning to actually play, is absolutely a non-negotiable - or, in her words, "you can’t break the rules without knowing the rules!" All that said, quarter inch seams, fabric allowances prior to trimming/squaring-up, 2.5" binding - all become arbitrary when you understand and can adjust for the math. Now, everyone hates math (myself included) which is why the “standards" of quilting have stuck (i.e., been memorized) but you cal literally make a quilt out of any sized block or piecework, with any sized seam allowance, as long as you remember (queue trumpet fanfare and drumroll…) to account for whatever seam allowance in your final measurements. And no offense, it’s basic math here….not calculus (though some of the more "expert level" patterns give me anxiety as surely the creator was a math major…but the rule still applies here, although a bit more complexly…. Anyway…. THANK YOU. My seams tend to be closer to half an inch AJ’s as with the binding method here…quilt making became immeasurably less tedious and frustrating. At the end of the day….know the rules but don’t be imprisoned by them. This is supposed to be fun, right? Find a way and make it your own. Unless you’re in a competition, a gorgeous quilt is still gorgeous and only the snootiest of eyes will care to comment on your work. ❤
@janislong2794 ай бұрын
I love your idea about making binding. I actually love binding because it's the last step before you are FINISHED!!!! ❤️ I am intrigued by the idea of 3" binding. I will try it on my next quilt as i already made the binding for my current quilt. Great tutorials BTW. Cheers! 😊
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@nancysharon9314 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing the up close views of the back. My idol, Eleanor Burns, always taught 3 inch binding. ❤❤❤
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
You are very welcome!
@paulinechapman56693 ай бұрын
Wow have books by Eleanor..never found mention of 3 inch binding..will go looking back..thanks.. 🇨🇦
@claireprovost9180Ай бұрын
I’m a visual learner and a beginning quilter. It would help to actually show your sewing on the binding.
@reeractivist7561Ай бұрын
3 inches!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yesssssssssssssssssss. My standard. So happy I found a member of my quilting tribe. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
@ISeeStarsQuiltingАй бұрын
Wonderful!
@kaymitchell49592 ай бұрын
I have been cutting 2-3/4" binding, which has been a good choice for me; but I will try out 3" next time. Every little bit of "easy" is a good thing! Thank you!
@ISeeStarsQuilting2 ай бұрын
Sounds great!
@jand37933 ай бұрын
I prefer videos without padding and for presenters to get to the heart of the demo quicker. I didn’t get through it sorry.
@karenr.sternberg1920Ай бұрын
I largely agree, but Different Strokes for Different Folks. I MAY try a small 3" binding to see the difference. I wrap my prep'd Binding around Toilet Paper Rolls to keep them neat & untangled. I end it w/ a Pin or Paper Clip.
@wildsouthernrose165814 күн бұрын
I feel the same. I’m already frustrating trying to figure something out and having to FF through the video to find out the instruction. 😒
@lindaphillips88412 күн бұрын
Give me a break, show a little gratitude!!
@nancylowens98423 ай бұрын
This is the first time I found your channel. I love to do binding by hand or machine. I will follow your recommendation and start using 3 inch wide binding. I have always been following the rule that the binding has to be the same width on both sides of the quilt. I do Ike how you use a straight stitch to attach the folded edge and it looks nice on the back with the quarter inch wide binding. I will look forward to see your other videos and I will let you know when I make a project for myself and use the 3 inch wide binding. Thank you so much for your easy and relaxing way you present things. You are a natural teacher and I will look forward to see all your videos.
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
You are so kind Nancy! Thank you for watching and I can't wait to hear how it goes for you.
@lorifontaine4 ай бұрын
Hi Christen. Wow...this binding idea of yours is a game changer!!! So grateful to you! I'm not a "modern" quilter, however I've subscribed because if you have something to say, I'm LISTENING!!! Hugs from the Rockies in Canada.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching, that means so much.
@yvonnesaucier21112 ай бұрын
I do the 3" binding and have begun to appreciate the binding process. It means I am close to celebrating another project I can be proud of!❤
@ISeeStarsQuilting2 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@janpos94354 ай бұрын
Hi Christen. Maybe this is what I need. I use to do decent binding no trouble, but now I have wet macular degeneration and the binding process is not going very well at all! Someone had suggested using 3" binding, but I didn't know how it would look. So, thanks for sharing! I hope it's the answer to my problem. Happy quilting!
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
I hope you can give it a try and love it also.
@beverlybenson99812 ай бұрын
Thank you for pointing out the differences between bought binding and homemade binding.
@phapy24514 ай бұрын
Thanks for all your tips on binding.
@Snapwhiz4 ай бұрын
I tried a faux flange binding and love how it goes on by machine. Game changer!
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
Oh neat!
@Sam_the_quilter3 ай бұрын
Honestly thought this was going to be pointless but honestly…. I’m impressed. Just finished a quilt with 3 inch binding and I’m in love. I will NEVER go back to 2 ANYTHING inches.
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
I am so glad you liked it!
@Sam_the_quilter3 ай бұрын
@@ISeeStarsQuilting thanks for posting, honestly would never have imagined that tiny little tip would have changed everything !! haha. it's great :D
@livinthedream4479Ай бұрын
Yes but why is it easier?
@Sam_the_quilterАй бұрын
@@livinthedream4479 no idea. But it just is. Give it a try
@heatherhaley94432 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video I am new to quilting I have wanted to make a quilt for years and I am dyslexic so I am a visual learner books are hard for me. Your videos have inspired me and this is the year. I am working on my first quilt. I started last weekend. Keep the videos coming.
@ISeeStarsQuilting2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@LifeHappens-xu8pgАй бұрын
SOMEONE SAID IT!!! lol I LITERALLY Just Five Minutes Ago said to myself, I’m going with a wider binding…and Then This Video Popped Up!!! HAHA LOL. Whoohoo! :)
@ISeeStarsQuiltingАй бұрын
LOL, it was meant to be.
@sandievaltman73133 ай бұрын
OMG!!!! I tried out this method and boy did it make a difference! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE , this! I will never go back to the other width again. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I love your channel and all your tips. Thanks again. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! I am glad you tried it and loved it.
@AmyThomas743 ай бұрын
I tried this! My binding came out fabulous. Thank you so much!!!!
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
Wonderful! I am so glad it was helpful.
@Carol_Sews4 ай бұрын
I sew my binding to the back by hand, but I have always used 2-5/8” or 2-3/4” wide binding. I want to have enough binding to easily cover the bobbin thread that shows from sewing the binding to the front. Sometimes I want to sew the binding on with a 3/8” seam, so I adjust the binding width to accommodate that. I also take into account the thickness of my batting. I keep samples of various widths of binding and test them on my quilt by pinning before I cut my binding strips. Loved this video.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
Great idea as well, thank you Carol!
@bugsyfingersnapper50354 ай бұрын
I've used three inch binding for a long time because it is easier for me to put on the quilts I've made. It is easier to wrap to the back for me.😊
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
I agree with you.
@lisaalexander88854 ай бұрын
Omg…..I totally agree! I frequently use 3 inch and I love how much easier it is, but I also love the way it looks with that little bit extra. Thank you for this!
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@donnaintexas44065 күн бұрын
Thank you! I made the 2.5” binding for a hot pad yesterday…The corners were awful! I thought about doing a 3” but, oh no…EVERYONE says it must be 2.5”…..Making another hot pad today…and I’ll be trying the 3” for sure! 🩷🩷. Blow off the naysayers! This is YOUR channel! Talk and tell things the way You want. I enjoy the details…if others don’t, they can easily move along…💕
@robertarobinson96392 ай бұрын
I recently added a 3 inch binding to a quilt per your instructions. LOVED IT😊😊. Best binding I've sewn . Will recommend this technique to my quilt guild. Thanks so much!
@ISeeStarsQuilting2 ай бұрын
Yay, that is exciting.
@Tracya1024698 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for explaining this! I just now finished binding a quilt and also had that stitch line below the binding. I will definitely be a 3 inch binding girl! May even 4. You are awesome!
@ISeeStarsQuilting8 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lindaterpstra33812 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I started doing my binding 3" a while ago. The 2 1/2 was just so frustrating. I can't believe the difference but felt like I was inadequate and "breaking the rules". It is refreshing to know I am not alone. Thank you again. Looking forward to following you for more tips
@ISeeStarsQuilting2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! It's great to do what feels good and makes it more enjoyable.
@amybiblewski60384 ай бұрын
That's so odd to hear you say quilters don't like cutting & binding... I really enjoy both - especially hand-sewing binding but I do a lot more all machine binding now. I like to machine sew to the Front first then I can either machine or hand-sew to the back.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
I think there are quilters that love many things, and those that don't. That comes with any hobby really. We all have our things that we really enjoy.
@tictactoe3253 ай бұрын
I’ve always used 3 inch bindings and love the hand stitching the quilt. It’s the corners that get me every time.
@naomi3kids13 ай бұрын
You are probably the only one. 😂
@littleblackcar3 ай бұрын
My mom and I both love binding. We machine sew to the front and then finish by hand. I like not being tied to the machine any more, and the quilt looks so nice finished.
@jbasil36783 ай бұрын
Me too, throw some ironing in and I’m a happy camper!
@marydanforth91962 ай бұрын
I love, love, love this post! Hind binding is too hard for my fingers now and 3” looks like both sides will look perfect!! Thank you!!!
@ISeeStarsQuilting2 ай бұрын
You are most welcome.
@dyane1869Ай бұрын
I love cutting & enjoy machine binding. Ive never tried 3" binding, but i will def try it now. Thank you💜
@ISeeStarsQuiltingАй бұрын
You are so welcome!
@nannykat1057Ай бұрын
This video popped up as I was searching for easy quilt binding. First, you are really pretty, with a good attitude, nice voice, and interesting presentation style. Second...BLESS YOU!!! YES to the wider binding! BIG hugs from your new subscriber!! 🤗🤗
@ISeeStarsQuiltingАй бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you are here.
@SC-hj3hr4 ай бұрын
I love a 3" binding. It's so much easier to attach and the results are perfect. The extra half inch allows for much better coverage over a thick batting. My 2.5" bindings were a minor disaster. 3" all the way, every time for me.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
YAHOO!!
@DohnnaCervantes3 ай бұрын
I use a 4 inch binding👍 I totally agree, changed my life!
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
Awesomeness!! :)
@pamrobertson55574 ай бұрын
I just finished a quilt and decided on a 3 inch binding. You are right! It was so much easier. Thanks for sharing!
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
YAY, glad it was helpful.
@windycityliz77114 ай бұрын
I also just like how it looks, not so tight.
@janetcorder444 ай бұрын
Great! Since I’ve started quilting few years ago, I’ve always done 3” binding….found it easier to work with and I like the extra width. Thanks for sharing
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome.
@carriecasey70564 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting about 3 inch binding! I used to hide the fact that I used 3 inch binding! I won't hide that anymore! When I changed to 3 inches, my binding looked so much better & wasn't as stressful as 2 1/2.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
Oh no not hide it, there is nothing wrong with it at all. I am glad you do it.
@luciagarza17363 ай бұрын
I quilt cause I love the whole process.
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
That is so great to hear.
@mariasmalls87264 ай бұрын
I am totally in agreement. Makes binding easier
@Wannabecrafting2473 ай бұрын
I just found your channel. You have such a cute personality! You are cheerful, bubbly, and so fun to watch! Thank you for the great tips!
@heathersavard76084 ай бұрын
I also hate the binding process. I sew my binding on and I find it very intimidating. I think having more material to work with is a dream come true. Thanks for the tip! I'm going to try this for sure!!
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
I hope you like it.
@knitterliness2 ай бұрын
I've been using wider bindings for a few years now and you are absolutely correct. It is much easier. I cut mine & sew it so that the front and back stitch lines are 1/8" onto the binding fabric, avoiding the random line on the back.
@ISeeStarsQuilting2 ай бұрын
That is a great tip! Thank you for sharing
@deebarnrs25514 ай бұрын
I switched to the binding foot for my machine, so I use 2 1/4" binding. Love the binding tool, but for those of us who can't afford it, I use a piece of pool noodle 😊
@michellecobb84034 ай бұрын
Or an empty paper towel tube. I've even used a piece of cardboard box. Most of the time, I just leave it pooled on the floor since I use my machine for the whole process. My carpal tunnel can't handle the hand stitching.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
Fun tip, thank you.
@judithehrlich63514 ай бұрын
I also use 2-1/4 in strips … I prefer the smaller binding .. old school maybe?
@sldone13 ай бұрын
Pool noodle?! Genius.
@wandawalker41914 ай бұрын
I've never heard of this, but I'm willing to give it a try 😊.
@lake88364 ай бұрын
I never knew there was a "standard" size for binding. I vary it depending on the quilt. I just finished a quilt and put a 3/4" (!) binding on it (that's 4 5/8" cut strips, or 3 1/8" for single fold) and I LOVE the look, like another border on the edge. Thanks for the ideas for quick binding. I might try it, but I do enjoy hand-sewing binding on the back. It's theraputic. Like knitting. Great video!
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome. There are no rules, I think we all do what we like and what we think looks the best. We just all learn new things from each other. :)
@janicecahill40454 ай бұрын
I am certainly going to try this. Thank you for the idea.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
You are welcome.
@donnarodriguez47554 ай бұрын
I've always loved sewing the bibding diwn by hand. I love the handwork and I love how it looks. I must be an anomaly because I also love cutting up fabric. Hmmmmm....
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
You are awesome!!!
@valwood14303 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks! I actually love the entire binding process. It means that my quilt is all done. 🥰
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
Yes, so true.
@naomi3kids13 ай бұрын
I hate doing binding. This seems like this will help a lot! Thank you! I can’t wait to try it!
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
You are very welcome.
@mrsmcphate18 күн бұрын
Ok, i did the 3 inch on my last quilt! I'm a convert!! Thanks so much for sharing this tip!!! 😁
@ISeeStarsQuilting16 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@marijabbia97883 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! I will definitely be using your technique on my first quilt that is ready for binding! I used 2.5" binding on placemats for practice and to say it was a struggle is an understatement!
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
That is so wonderful to hear.
@helensmith71773 күн бұрын
Thank you for showing the BACK of your binding stitches. I have watched 100 videos of the 1/4 in run off to make perfect corners, but could find nothing to solve my problem of the stitches in the back not looking nice and uniformly straight! Sure the front looks good but I hated when for whatever reason I could not make it look uniform in the back and some spots would run off the edge. Why I wasn’t smart enough to make it a little bit wider!!!!???? I am going to run and bind the large mug rug I made last night and try this! Thanks again!!
@ISeeStarsQuilting2 күн бұрын
You are welcome. I hope it helps.
@jolenetaylor6894 ай бұрын
This is exactly how I’ve been doing it for years!!!
@debbietaranguld-bee4 ай бұрын
I have been using this method for years but I always use 2.25 or 2.5 inch binding and it works beautifully. I have never thought of 3 inch. I guess it would depend on the style of quilt you are making. I wouldn't want to have my points cut off with the binding using wider binding if the quilt was a style without an added border. Thanks so much for your lovely channel. I enjoy watching it. 🥰
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@lynnb.85144 ай бұрын
I sew my binding to the front of the quilt and use a 1/4" seam then I fold it over to the back and hand sew it down. Even with using a wider binding I have never cut off points on the top.
@shanban19652 ай бұрын
I do the 3 1/2 binding I love how it frames the quilt. Thanks for all the ideas 💡
@ISeeStarsQuilting2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@heather1980stitcher4 ай бұрын
I tried 3 inch binding once and I didn’t find it life changing but a left compensating foot for binding is life changing no matter what size binding you are using! Happy Quilting!
@dcwatashi4 ай бұрын
I agree with you I don’t see what the benefit is, and I also have left and right compensating feet for my Juki
@ChickenTender573 ай бұрын
Will definitely try 3” as when I did 2.5 I wasn’t happy with the results. Thank you!
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
You got this!
@jmurphy71924 ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning the flange binding! I too feel this is much easier to do than a regular binding. And, everyone who has received one of my quilts thinks it looks so complicated!
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@sweetcake4054 ай бұрын
I am definetly going to try this method, I'm not in the love to bind camp either. Anything to make it easier I will try. Thank you for showing this
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
Of course! I'm happy to share the little tricks that I find 🥰
@1228Rhonda3 ай бұрын
I am definitely going to try the 3” binding on my next quilt coming up. I wished you would have shown the actual process rather than just the results. It does not say your video is a tutorial but I am happy to try this and hope I love it. Thank you!
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
Sorry! I hope to make a longer video where I can show that.
@marywise20144 ай бұрын
So love your channel! I am going to try this 3" instead of 2 1/2". I have tried the flange binding before. Makes it look so much more professional. Going to try the 3" soon. Thank you for sharing.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! I can't wait to hear all about it.
@cindyokeefe29843 ай бұрын
Going to try this on the quilt that I'm working on now! Thanks!
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@bruceteppo52003 ай бұрын
Thank you , I’am going to do a three inch binding the next time I finish my quilt . Beth
@ISeeStarsQuilting3 ай бұрын
YAY! I am happy to hear.
@bethkoch114 ай бұрын
I don't mind binding and I'm going to try the 3" binding for the quilt I'm getting ready to finish. It sounds like a good idea! I do all my binding like you, on both sides using the machine. It's not a time factor for me because I'm retired - I just hate hand sewing. Like I've said before, if hand sewing were a required part of quilting, I'd have to find another hobby!
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
I'd love to hear how you like it.
@bethkoch114 ай бұрын
@@ISeeStarsQuilting Yes, I'll let you know!
@judybradford94124 ай бұрын
Thanks for the idea of using a 3" binding! Im going to try it!❤❤
@sisiepuntil-wilcek88714 ай бұрын
Thank you! I have been doing it this way for years as I never hand sew.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@destrygraves4 ай бұрын
I almost always machine stitch my binding. I taught myself how to quilt mostly by playing with my machine and listening to the answers when I asked questions. I didn’t even know there were “rules” until I discovered KZfaq 8-10 years ago. I make the back larger on twin sized and smaller quilts. I fold it then fold it again and iron it before sewing it down. My corners end up looking mitered. I almost always make anything larger in 3 or 4 sections and then use a quilt as you go method to connect them. There are a few different methods and whatever matches the pattern of the quilt top is the method I use. I have done a couple of jelly roll race imitations vertically instead of horizontally and used 5 inch wide strips instead of the 2.5”. I do my best to make the joined sections and the binding roughly the same size as the strips. Sometimes, I make a ruffled binding using a qayg technique I learned by purchasing instructions from Lea Louise. They are always my favorite surprisingly because I am not a girly girl. I like cutting and piecing. I like eyeballing and experimenting. I consider patterns to be guidelines and inspiration. I do not like free motion quilting. I know, gasp. I don’t like the act of doing it and I really don’t like the way it looks. I think the pattern is what makes it special. I love that you also give yourself permission to be a rebel. Great video.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
I think it is great to learn on your own, you get to be more creative, but youtube is also wonderful for new ideas, tips, etc. I''m so glad you are here to share with us as we learn from you also! 😍
@destrygraves4 ай бұрын
I don’t know how much you can exactly learn from me but you definitely can get inspiration. I get a lot of aha moments from watching your KZfaq videos and from Tracy on the sewing channel. I get a lot from reading the comments as well.
@stacysisk5874 ай бұрын
lol 😂I’ve been breaking the binding law for a long time 😂 I’ve only made my binding strips at 3 inches.
@judyangle891112 күн бұрын
I use 2.25” binding and sew it to the front using a 1/4” seam, then flip it to the back. If I finish it with the machine, I stitch in the ditch from the front so my top thread is hidden and I have the bobbin thread showing on the back. I use clips to hold the binding in place as I sew. My binding is full and I like the finished result. Remember, there are no quilt police and you can make your quilt any way you want to. It’s your quilt.
@ISeeStarsQuilting12 күн бұрын
Great tip! Yes, we can all sew how we want, and how we enjoy. NO police!
@stormy71924 ай бұрын
Girl I've been doing this 😂. I just thought, who made these rules 😂. Thanks for bringing this to light. I was tired of struggling with 2.5. My quilts are gorgeous and I just started not even a year ago. This makes a difference. I actually love putting the binding on.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
YAY! There are no rules, do what is best for you.
@redskyebc4 ай бұрын
I wish I’d seen this last week. Can’t wait to try it!
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
YAY!
@ericapelz2602 ай бұрын
Thanks. I'm not a quilter, but I need to re-bind a quilt.
@valeriemaxwell4064 ай бұрын
Yes! I use 3 inch for binding also. It's so much easier to roll over to the other side. I put my quilts in quilt shows and have won blue ribbons.
@ISeeStarsQuilting4 ай бұрын
Wow, wonderful job!!!
@user-ec2ws2wh9w3 ай бұрын
I have tried doing 3 inch binding and it is really easier and looks nice.