Elaine’s Tech Tips column (originally published in A Needle Pulling Thread magazine) is now available online in e-book format at QUILTsocial.com. ... Press open the seam on your mitered corner. I’ve tried several methods for getting that angle corner correct. Dec 11, 2020 - Explore Amaraja's board "mitered corner for quilt" on Pinterest. That’s how the binding looks like after stitching with the serger. Take the binding and move it north until it’s parallel to the next raw edge of the project. Machine Sewing (Stitch in the Ditch) The first option is machine sewing. The long, metal tip of this tool is essential! Mitered corners step 1 Step 2. Step 1. Luckily, Marianne Fons is on Quilty today to demonstrate her favorite corner binding technique. The binding seam line is practically invisible on the back of the table runner. Stop the seam at the intersection of the two seams and anchor the end using the FIX function. It’s all about the practice. Fold the excess toward inside, making sure the two edges meet into a nice intersection point (see the red arrow). Thanks for all the effort you put into them. I always do, but I’m a bit lazy on the machine stitched bindings. If there’s a border, you can use the border as a guide on where to trim the quilt, but if there isn’t, I trim along the edge of the fabric. As you approach the corners that are not 90°, you need to stop your seam where you envision the two seam lines will intersect. Fold binding up, making a straight line with the quilt edge. Otherwise, there is too much binding applied for the edges of the quilt and that causes waves. Depending on the width of the seam that you use for adding the binding, make sure that the width of your zigzag doesn’t exceed that seam allowance. What made it even faster to complete, was the fact of using the Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q for all aspects of the table runner. I’ve heard of many other tools that people use, but you can’t get the same pressure to make that miter stay in place. Elaine. Two are 90° and four are not. I use a three-step zigzag to enclose that open edge. This is essentially what I do, but I don’t machine stitch the second edge. Again, flip the binding to the quilt top. When not quilting, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Lexi and Murphy, or can be found cycling across the country. It drives me crazy when I touch the edge of the binding and feel nothing inside. Now we need to draw a line exactly perpendicular to the raw edges line.For this find points on the folded line and on the raw edges line where the length of that line is exactly 7.5 cm – that was the number I wanted to use for my binding. Using the FIX function to anchor the beginning of the seam, sew the next binding seam. Using the quilter’s awl to anchor the mitered corner until it will be sewn in place. Then I move around the quilt and trim each of the edges and eventually ending back where I started. Can’t wait to get back and see what other great features I discover in this sewing machine. If you want, you can hand stitch those mitered corners on the binding closed. Step 2. Self turned mitered corner (with two variations; one is highlighted in this tutorial and the second one will be featured in a separate tutorial). It looks like the kind of label you’d find on clothing because that’s exactly what it is. I’m determined that this year is the year to complete my unfinished projects (well some of them at least) and if I start something, I want it finished. I use the FIX function on the Epic 980Q to anchor the seam end and I remove the table runner from under the sewing machine. Preparing to turn the corner on a 90° corner. If you set the binding on your lap and pull from the middle, the binding never twists. This is for those projects where I don’t need/want a big detailed label. I stop my seam from the corner of the project by the width of the seam allowance I’m using. See how binding a quilt with mitered corners adds a finishing touch to quilts and learn how beneficial mitered borders can truly be! I hold that miter right under the foot until it is sewn in place. Stitch along the folded edge of the binding. You won't have to fold over the raw edge with this method. Although not difficult, it does require a bit of patience. Using your Needle Stop Up/Down feature to sew the binding is a huge help, but when you get to the corners, this feature is a MUST. I cut my binding strips 2½” and fold them in half. Bring the binding down parallel to the raw edge of the quilt, leaving some extra in the corner to make the turn. Click on the image below to read the whole issue FREE online. Making beautiful borders with your walking foot. Yes – it’s finished, because it has the neat little label on the back, doesn’t require a sleeve and that makes number eight for the year! It’s brilliant, it’s fast and when that binding is on, I’m done! Pull it tight at the corner so there’s no excess fabric where the previous line of stitching ended. When you get to the corners, fold the miter in place a couple of inches before you get the corner. Elaine. The excess fabric for the mitered corner at a less than 90°. That’s because you don’t need as much extra fabric to create a mitered corner on this less than 90° corner. Use the FIX function on the Epic 980Q to anchor the end of the seam. The look of “mitred” is by far most popular, but most people assume that it … Sew several strips of fabric together lengthwise to create a double or triple border—and be sure to line up all of the seams precisely when mitering the quilt corner. I eyeball this. Stitching the folded edge of the binding in place on the front of the table runner. It all depends on what the project is going to be used for. This helps reduce bulk in the corner and helps it lay flat. This is going to allow you to pull the edges of the quilt straight in steps 6 and 7. It’s practically invisible and once you get good at it, you shouldn’t be stitching on your binding. Flip the quilt over and press the right side of the seam, as well. It should form a nice crisp mitered corner! Step 2. The Dual Feed Foot (also known as the walking foot). I hope you enjoyed this week and that you learned at least one tip. You can feel it with your fingers. As you see, the technique is not different than the one used for the quilts with 90 degrees angles. Press the binding on the front of the quilt, it makes a nice and crisp fold for the binding. Delightful theme by Restored 316. It was easy, provided an opportunity to practice both stitch in the ditch quilting and free motion, yet it was an easy size to work with and didn’t take long from start to finish. 3. I bet most of us haven’t completed a binding with angles different than 90 degrees! Remove quilt from under the presser foot and trim threads. Begin sewing your binding to the BACK of your quilt. This is the most preferred method of finishing the edges of napkins, blankets, bedspreads etc. The binding on the front of the table runner. Your fingers are too big to get under the foot, and if you don’t hold the corner until it is completely sewn, your miter will open up and the corner won’t be nice. Fold over one edge, and create the right angle. Then you can start sewing again. The corners that are not 90° are done the same way as the 90° corners, you just need to change the angle to match the table runner. Thanks for the great tutorial. Join the seam at the end. You’ll have to maybe spend a few moments fiddling with the fabric and the edges to get the miter and the corner to look how you want. Align the binding along the edge of the quilt, and mark on the binding where the quilt edge ends. Currently I hand stitch it, but you make this faster machine stitching look so easy, I think I’ll try that on my next quilt. You take your binding strip and fold it up and press. Sewing the binding on with the walking foot. My logo and blog address are on one side and my name and phone number will appear on the underside. Fold the binding back down and line up the raw edges of the binding to the raw edges of the quilt. Then you’re going to remove the project from under the needle of the sewing machine. The mitered corner binding is one of the more traditional ways. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Advance all the way around the quilt. Our goal is also to keep viewers abreast of new quilting products, and how to use them effectively to make quilting easier and enjoyable. Why does time go so fast when you’re having fun? – How to trim your quilt top – How to sew your binding to the quilt back using an invisible stitch – How to tie a quilting knot – How to tack down your mitered corners. See more ideas about Quilt binding, Quilting tips, Quilting tutorials. I keep my finger there at the top, even with this seam that I've sewn, fold the binding down, and again, I would start sewing at this edge all the way down. You’ll also notice a small label. Take your binding and fold it back 45° right against that diagonal line you just stitched. A very important note: since we’re sewing the entire binding on with the sewing machine, sew the binding to the BACK of the quilt, not the front as you normally would. This was a wonder demo on binding a quilt of runner! Once you get the hang of it, the corners … Elaine Theriault is a teacher, writer and pattern designer who is completely obsessed with quilting. So, thanks. I think we all get how it works at the 90° corner. Kathy — thanks so much! This was timely since I was getting ready to bind a new baby quilt. Leave an approximate 3-inch unpinned tail of quilt binding at the beginning, then pin several inches of binding to the quilt, moving toward its corner. There are several ways to attach the binding and finish the corners of your quilt. You can see this method too in the post I mentioned above on how to calculate and prepare the binding. Using double fold bias tape or quilt binding. See more ideas about quilt binding, quilting tutorials, quilting techniques. I used a white thread in the bobbin that matched the backing fabric. Continue around the quilt allowing the appropriate fullness for the mitered corner at each of the corners. I use a square ruler and trim along both sides to ensure that the corner is square. Step 3. Elaine. Why waste my time! Positioning the binding on a corner that is not 90°. How to Put Binding on the Corner of a Quilt. I cut my binding strips fairly wide–this one is 2-1/2″. After you’ve created your quilt, there will always be imperfect edges that you will have to trim. Make sure the edge of the zigzag goes over the edge of the quilt so that all three layers are firmly attached and no open gaps appear along the outer edge. Now comes the tricky part of turning the corners. TIP 3 turning the corners. I pinned this for future reference. May 29, 2018 - Explore Rita A Reed's board "Mitered corners" on Pinterest. Grab your quilt and become inspired to enhance your piece by adding mitered … HI Elaine, I noticed that the edges of your raw quilt curved up a bit, but the final quilt was totally flat. Privacy Policy - Contact us Copyright © 2021 A Needle Pulling Thread. The free motion quilting was a breeze and I never had to worry about anything once I set the sewing machine for the technique. Learn how your comment data is processed. See more ideas about quilt binding, quilting tips, sewing hacks. For this example I am using the binding method where I use the backing fabric as the binding. Once I’m happy with the miter fold, then I use my quilter’s awl or stiletto to hold it in place. http://QNNtv.com/quilty: Mary hates binding. The edge of the table runner has been closed up using a three-step zigzag. Skip ahead to Square end corner binding for a quick and easy alternative (great for beginning quilters). Next, fold the corner into the quilt. Learn how to bind your quilts at the corners of your quilts…the tricky part. Then you want to bring the binding strip back down so that it’s resting on the raw edge of the project. We just need a little help in finding the center of the angle! Lots of people don’t even stitch those closed when they’re applying the binding by hand. Notice there’s less extra fabric than you would have with a 90° corner. Watch as Sara Gallegos shows you how to sew the perfect mitered corner when binding a quilt! Her blog is crazyquilteronabike.blogspot.com. Marion – One thing that helps a lot is to gently pull on the binding (to give tension) when stitching the binding on. Now onto sewing on the binding. This little trick removes the bulk in the binding corners, allowing the binding to fold … trim the corners. And the penetration power made the binding a snap to put on. No hiccups even going through the thick layers of fabric. But the rest of the steps are the same. What did I do wrong? At each inside corner, clip a very scant 1/4″ into the angle with small scissors. Thanks! Leave your needle down. Thank you for the instructions and perfect photos. You get to design them yourself. Tips. Elaine, your tutorials are always so clear and helpful! This was very helpful as I love to make runners and placemats. How To Create A Mitered Corner In Your Quilt Binding 1. Thank you so much for this post the step by step and pictures are great!!! THE formula for calculating the necessary yardage for... 7 tips for successful applique every time! Just last week, I made a table runner with 6 corners and had a heck-of-a-time with each of them! This step creates your mitered corner on your quilt top. Jo — I buy them from https://ikaprint.com/ . Good luck and thanks for following the blog. If you have a raw edge, fold the edges over to create a clean edge. So when I fold it up, this straight line is straight all the way up. It’s already the end of the week. To create the mitered corner, you move that binding up so that it’s parallel to the next raw edge, then bring it back down so it’s laying next to the raw edge of the quilt. There’s so much more which I hope to share with you in the future. With a border, when you need to make a border in a different color than your main project. Again, I eyeball this. I also hope to get my stitching to look as good on the reverse side…it’s beautiful! It doesn’t matter which color thread you use to sew that first part of the binding process, but in this step, you want to match your threads. Continue stitching until 1/4″ before the quilt edge and stop, leaving the needle down. It’s a fabulous quilting machine and it passed all the quilting tests with flying colors. Self Binding quilt tutorial corners! This is what it looks like from the front. See all our. I know there are lots of ways to end off that seam and run off the corner, but I’ve put on hundreds of bindings and I’ve never needed to do that. Sew the binding on like the previous method. Very helpful. Where do you get your sew-in labels made? Like most quilters, I use a mitered edge on my quilt binding. To machine sew, fold the binding backwards and sew from the top side, stitching in the ditch of the binding’s first seam. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Let’s have a look at how to trim the table runner I quilted yesterday using free motion and get the binding on. So far so good? Note this is a 90° corner. I use my Dual Feed Foot or the walking foot. (Start in the middle of one of the sides of your quilt) 2. Clip off about half to a third of the corner. To solve that problem, you need to take a large enough seam so that the quilt completely fills the binding. When referring to fining a quilt with binding – there are two ways of binding square corners (1) mitre (2) butt-join. The next method uses a single fold binding. Depending on the quilt, I’ll use invisible thread for the top which is what I did in this case as I didn’t have any matching thread for that color fabric. I simply wind it in a figure-8 on my hand. But you can see below that we have a puffy edge that won’t make it easy to apply the binding. Holding the diagonal fold in place, fold the binding back down along the quilt edge. I finger-press that diagonal. FREE PDF download is available for a limited time only. Perhaps you have a quilt that needs a gorgeous border as its final touch. Here’s a link to a blog post I did about how to calculate and prepare the binding. It doesn’t need to be perfect, but it needs to be very close. Exactly like you would with the 90° corners, but change the angle. Creating the Borders STEP ONE: Trimming the Edges. Project ideas for using leftover fabric applique pieces! PART I. QUILTsocial was created for all quilters, beginners and experts alike, to empower them with the skills, techniques, and creativity required to make quilts that will be cherished forever. As mentioned, I used invisible for the top simply because I didn’t have a color on hand that matched the fabric. It doesn’t need to be perfect, but it needs to be close. All rights reserved. I can’t say enough about the Epic 980Q. Below, you can see that I’ve got the binding running north of the table runner, but parallel to the raw edge of the quilt. http://getasquiltingstudio.com/2015/10/sew-no-binding-quilted-placematscoasters.html, Quick and easy way to cut hexagon templates for English paper piecing. I’ve figured out that by keeping the binding in line with the edge of the opening on my walking foot, that I get the perfect seam allowance. I think we all get how it … Here’s the finished table runner. Measure your backing carefully before you begin quilting. I like that! If you’ve been following all week, you’ll have noticed that my table runner has 6 corners on it. Trimming, binding, and labels are those finishing details that we tend to leave unfinished. Finishing the quilt binding. While you don’t see very often large quilts with such angles, they are very common on small quilted pieces. It’s a pieced binding using fabrics from the quilt top and back. The hem looks wonderful with no bulk on the corners. My seam allowance is generous. Make sure that your edges match and that your diagonal fold didn’t move at all. Start along one of the edges (not in a corner) and fold the binding over, pulling it tight so the quilt fills the binding and the folded edge of the binding is slightly wider on the top than the bottom. I need to … This is the back of the table runner and you can see that line of white thread that was used to stitch the binding down is running just along the edge of the binding, but not on the binding. Be sure you apply the two-measurement mitered corner technique for all four corners. Here’s a tutorial on a method that I tried a few days ago that worked out pretty well. Starting about one-third of the distance between two corners, align the raw edge of one end of the binding with the raw edge of the quilt top, right sides together. In this method the fabric edges are turned to the back of the fabric ( or the front for a border like effect). Your email address will not be published. Thanks for the great tips. Lift the presser foot and rotate the quilt so that you can stitch to the outer corner of the quilt, stitching a 45* line. When you come close to the corner of your quilt, stop sewing 1/4″ from the edge of the quilt. Now comes the tricky part of turning the corners. My next time I bind a quilt I should have a much easier time of it. How to Self-Bind a Quilt Using Backing Fabric - With Mitered Corners. The corners on a self binding from the back are sometimes tricky. Well you’re in luck. How to bind a quilt– corners! Fold the binding to the back and keep it in place with pins. Aug 25, 2020 - Explore M j's board "Mitered corners", followed by 332 people on Pinterest. As you come to each inside corner, draw a 1/4″ line from the raw edge of your binding strip that is even with the incoming edge as shown: Step 3. It’ll run just alongside the binding, but not on it. In a perfect world, your seam on the wrong side should not touch the binding. I used white in the bobbin to match the backing. 7 essential tips for sewing the binding on... 9 steps to making continuous bias binding. The small label gets folded in half and tucked inside the binding on the wrong side of the project. I am in the process of undoing the binding. What a great feeling to finish this table runner. I’ve used invisible on both the top and bobbin if I needed to. This is by far the fastest option, however, the stitches will show on the top side of the quilt. My binding is made and while there are lots of handy little holders you can purchase to wind that binding, I have way too many bindings to do that. I wish I’d had your help to get me through that task! If you wanted to use a different number you can do it. When trimming a quilt, I like to start in the corner (if there is one). Using strip sets to make quick and easy quilt blocks. I’ve made note of a brilliant join in the blog post I mentioned previously, how to prepare the binding, be sure to check it out. I love these technique posts. My first few quilts bound this way were not so pretty! Squaring the 90° ends of the table runner. Binding around the corner. It’s been a great week with the Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q. [shareaholic app=”follow_buttons” id=”23735596″]. Here are the beautifully formed mitered corners on both angles of the table runner. I’ll show you what I mean. Just keep reading to learn how to bind a quilt with mitered corners that is easy and fun! If you want to use ¼” seam allowance, then use a much smaller width of strips for your binding. Lay the binding on the quilt and start sewing about 3-inches from the longest point of the binding strip leaving a 3-inch tail free. This is great! 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