Bias?
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I do a lot of hexagon and octagon table toppers and I find the bias fabric is easier to take around the corners so I generally make my own bias tape out of whatever fabric I'm needing. Disadvantage is cutting the diagonal into my stash...
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Rather than a single layer of fabric, binding usually is double folded. So, it would last longer around the quilt and is preferred by many. IMO, binding finishes the quilt better and looks more professional. It's preference.
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The method most quilters use is single-fold straight grain binding. It's not cut on the bias. Basically you make a long strip about 2.5" wide and fold it so it is only half as wide. This gives the binding two layers of fabric. The binding on a quilt is the area that takes the most abuse, so having a double-layer of binding on the edge helps the quilt last longer.
For me, there are no disadvantages to using this binding method instead of folding over from the back. I suppose it takes a little longer.
For me, there are no disadvantages to using this binding method instead of folding over from the back. I suppose it takes a little longer.
#6
Usually the separate binding, be it bias or straight cut, is folded over so that the actual edge of the quilt has two layers and will wear a bit better.
#8
Bias binding is much more forgiving and stretchs if need be. It does take a little more time and energy to make your own but it is worth the trouble. It also wears better than binding made from the straight of grain. If you should fail to catch some of the binding material in your seam when attaching it there is no worry about it raveling.
#9
Another advantage of using a separate binding is that the final sewing, if done by hand, is done on the back. From the front you see only a machine stitched seam, very even and strong. It is probably easier to make nice mitred corners when using separate binding. (I don't know how you make them when you fold the back over and hem it.)
I always make double-fold, or French fold binding, which is folded before being sewn to the quilt. I usually cut the binding strips across the WOF rather than on the bias, but bias binding does go around curves better and is supposed to wear better.
I always make double-fold, or French fold binding, which is folded before being sewn to the quilt. I usually cut the binding strips across the WOF rather than on the bias, but bias binding does go around curves better and is supposed to wear better.
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Originally Posted by Candace
Rather than a single layer of fabric, binding usually is double folded. So, it would last longer around the quilt and is preferred by many. IMO, binding finishes the quilt better and looks more professional. It's preference.
The method most quilters use is single-fold straight grain binding. It's not cut on the bias. Basically you make a long strip about 2.5" wide and fold it so it is only half as wide. This gives the binding two layers of fabric. The binding on a quilt is the area that takes the most abuse, so having a double-layer of binding on the edge helps the quilt last longer.
For me, there are no disadvantages to using this binding method instead of folding over from the back. I suppose it takes a little longer.
For me, there are no disadvantages to using this binding method instead of folding over from the back. I suppose it takes a little longer.
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