Deb watkins

I am not understanding why turning it (and making it a double layer) would not be as strong as making a separate binding.

There are still two layers of fabric, on front and back, just as if it were an attached binding. Am I missing something?

Pickle

I usually trim off the backing after it is quilted and then make my binding and sew it on front as usual and hand sew on back.
Hope this makes sense to you.

Rettie V. Grama

I use the backing as binding all the time. I make Crib quilts and Quilts for the Wounded. Just make your lining 2 inches larger all around, then when you finished quilting, tacking, etc. Press the edges, both front and back, turn over like bias, and stitch. I do the crib quilts binding by hand and the Quilts for the Wounded on the machine.

MsSewer

Yes. It was a double size quilt. Just remember to cut your backing bigger. I cut my backing alot bigger than needed so I could and cut it the correct size when all the quilting was done. I rather have too much than too little.

karenfae

most people make binding by cutting a two and a half inch strip of fabric press in half and then sew on to the front fold over and hand sew on the back this actually makes the binding stronger as it is 4 layers of fabric. Here is a link on how to do binding http://www.heatherbaileydesign.com/HB_QuiltBinding.pdf

happymrs

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I agree with what you are saying & asking! I have sewn most of my life, then started quilting quite a few years ago, & have had no problem with this method. My batting is even in my binding this way, so it is through several layers, & wears, & holds great! I don't do quilt shows, I quilt for me, so this works for me. No quilt police at my house, lol!....

pocoellie

I personally don't care for the self binding, I think it's a personal thing, I have a friend that that's all she uses.

jlm5419

The very first quilt I ever made, some 25 years ago, was a tied quilt that had the quilt backing pulled forward to make a binding. Being new at quilting, it just seemed logical to use that extra fabric. I still use that quilt and the binding doesn't show any more wear than the rest of the quilt. It's been washed and dried many times.

To me, it seems to be more economical to use this method, not
to mention easy and convenient. One of the books on quilting I got recently mentions this method, along with the other types. I don't see any issues with this type. As with other things in life, it often comes down to personal preference.

Crafty Chick

I always cut my backing 2 to 3 inches (depending on how wide I want my trim to be) wider than my quilt top so I can fold over and under and just stitch it down. It gives the quilt a perfectly finished edge and you do not have to worry about it twisting-I miter the corners for a more polished look.

grannypat7925

I have done this often. Just cut the backing about an inch and a half larger than needed or trim to size. Wrap it over the edge, mitre the corners and you have an easy finish!