How to Bind Placemats & Table Runners - Tutorial

[@karenwilson2654]

THANK YOU!!!!! I can finally wrap my head around attaching the ends of the binding!!!!

[@alandacraft]

That's great to hear Karen 😊. I'm so glad you found the tutorial helpful.

[@peggyshepherd90]

One of the best tutorials on binding I have viewed.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Peggy 😊. That is so lovely to hear.

[@denisemcintosh7568]

Thank you so much. I've tried several ways to bind, and finally, my brain gets how you do it. I do not like the tucked look on bigger items. It's ok for coasters. Again, thank you for taking the time to show us. 😊

[@nanaplays3094]

I always dread finishing the binding. Thanks for making it much easier to understand. I'm saving this video to my sewing folder, subscribing and clicking on the bell!

[@alandacraft]

I am so pleased to hear you found the tutorial helpful 😊. Binding can be off- putting until you see how easy it is. Thank you for subscribing. I hope you find lots of other helpful tutorials on the channel.

[@ScentimentalButterfly]

You're a great teacher. I just tried this for the 1st time and it turned out pretty good. Thank you so much!

[@sandrahallmark500]

Best tutorial on binding I’ve seen. I have been quilting over four decades and binding is still a dreaded task. You have made this task manageable for me. I would not of thought about using my ‘add a quarter’ ruler nor your method of attaching the binding ends. Thanks for a no-nonsense, straight forward tutorial. Happy quilting!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊. I am so glad that we have made that dreaded task more manageable.

[@maryarmour579]

Your video was the easiest to follow making a self made binding❤

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Mary 😊

[@maryarmour579]

Ananda. I would like to see the backside of the placemat after the binding was sewn on the frontside. Does the stitching look the same on the backside? Thank you.

[@helenweatherby1694]

Great tutorial. Thank you for not having hideous jangly music in the background.

[@AprilHarveyStudios]

Thank you for such a clear tutorial about binding. This helps me tremendously!

[@alandacraft]

I'm happy to hear it was helpful 😊

[@debbiemcintosh2674]

Love her simple straight forward instructions. No extra non sense. Straight to the point, no giggling etc.❤

[@alandacraft]

Glad to hear you like the tutorials Debbie 😊. (🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'll get my giggles here)

[@Barbara-ex3ge]

Having recently discovered’ you I have been feasting on all your past videos. I find your style so inspirational. You come across as very pragmatic and cover enough detail to make things easy. Thanks so much

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment Barbara 😊

[@StephaniePirrone]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I finally understand how to bind. I have been struggling with the process, so much in fact, I stopped trying to quilt for a while. I literally followed your instructions and practiced with you step by step several times pausing and rewinding until I got the process down. Thank you again your instructions are so clear and concise.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment, Stephanie 😊. I am very happy to hear that this video was helpful. We also have step by step written instructions that may also help you in future www.alandacraft.com/2022/05/01/bind-placemat-table-runner/. Although once you have done this a couple of times it becomes second nature.

[@becchessari1]

This tutorial is by far the best I’ve watched Thankyou it was so helpful You took your time and showed us close up so we could see what you were doing , Thankyou in learning how to quilt and this was very helpful

[@alandacraft]

Thank yo 😊. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the tutorial.

[@chrissyluna8183]

Thank you for this detailed tutorial. Me and binding have a love ,hate relationship. I hate doing binding and it loves me for it.lol

[@alandacraft]

😊 I think most of us feel that way about binding Chrissy. I find this is a method I can cope with, lol.

[@chrislaplant8748]

You are so good at giving slow and accurate directions. Thanks so much. Wish I was your neighbor.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment Chris 😊

[@RosanneRasmussen-mn8qs]

Thank you, you’re way of sewing the binding ends together, worked the best for me.

[@bonniestanley7690]

The best tutorial I’ve seen so far for binding on the go! Awesome thanks.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Bonnie 😊

[@dpfb1263]

Great tutorial. I'm so new to all of this. I completed my very first table runner, and I'm anxious to start another. Thank goodness for KZbin. I am literally learning how to sew from watching KZbin. All you ladies & men are fantastic. So much experience being shared with others. I really like how you attach the binder to the back side first. I haven't seen that done. I'll be watching your other videos in the near future. Also, loved how you measured the tail end of the binder with the 2" piece of material you cut off. Very helpful.

[@alandacraft]

Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting and sewing. KZbin is certainly a big help. We also have step-by-step written instructions for most of our projects on our website. Here is a link to the site www.alandacraft.com/2022/04/30/kids-placemats-and-table-runner-tutorial/

[@conniel.4601]

Great idea to use the add a quarter to mark the quarter inch. Very helpful, thanks!

[@alandacraft]

Isn't funny how things work out. I hadn't intended to use it but when I was making these it was sitting next to the machine and I just thought, well why not. And it works a treat

[@Kitty-ov7ds]

Thank you so very much for this tutorial! I've not been happy with my place mat bindings and your guide addresses the probles precisely!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you. I'm glad to hear it helped.

[@DawnoftheDance4477]

This is very helpful and clear, thank you!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful day! I was in my sewing room yet a project ready for filming and now I get to sit and watch your video! You are my treat for the day! I hope you have a lovely week ahead! Thanks for sharing your informative video and your expertise!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment Brenda. 😊

[@georgianntaus7379]

Thank you for the excellent directions. I followed your instructions and the binding on my holiday placemats turned out perfectly beautiful. Love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment Georgiann 😊. I am happy to hear that you like the tutorial.

[@marycain7424]

Excellent! I can finally do binding properly! Thank you very much.

[@alandacraft]

Excellent Mary 😊. I am so glad the tutorial helped.

[@sharw5392]

Thanks for this tutorial, showing the joining from the different angle makes it so easy to follow, I’m not a beginner but this part always gets me confused and it takes me a bit of messing about to get it right.

[@alandacraft]

I am happy to hear that you found it helpful Shar. It's so easy to mess the joining part up. I manage to do it (often) 😊. So I keep my quick unpick handy.

[@yomamma_official8056]

I enjoyed. Very easy to follow. Thank you

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😊

[@donnalynnhorniacek4785]

Great directions on binding the corners. ❤❤

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Donna 😊

[@kaseycruze3662]

Hello from Atlanta! I’m so glad I found you! This is a wonderful, easy to follow tutorial.Thank you! ❤️

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Kasey 😊. I'm glad to hear you like the tutorial.

[@ireneszoke3884]

Very clear instructions. Thank you

[@alandacraft]

Glad to hear you found it helpful 😊

[@debbiehall4155]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial and for all the tips it takes so much of the guess work away!

[@alandacraft]

I'm glad you found it useful Debbie 😊

[@lindajanovitz4239]

Very helpful and explained so nicely ! So now I will finish a Barbie placement for my friends daughter! Thank You !!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment Linda 😊. I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@maryhull531]

Beautifully done

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Mary 😊

[@debobable]

Thank you so much! You unlocked the key, I finally got it! Your clear concise instructions were so helpful ❤

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😊. I'm really happy to hear that the tutorial helped

[@doreensherk287]

great binding tutorial. Thank you

[@alandacraft]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video 😊.

[@nancyborga3547]

I made a quilt for grandson with same fabrics! Like your videos. Tyvm

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Nancy. I bet he loves his quilt (and his grandma)

[@robingrunzweig3940]

excellent instruction! thank you!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😊

[@anethawylie4357]

Love your lessons❤

[@alandacraft]

Thank you, that is so nice to hear 😊

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Are you sewing for grandchildren? You sure are making nice things.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Mickey 😊. My grandchildren are too old for these type of projects so any kids projects are for my great grandchildren. I have 5 great grandsons and 1 great granddaughter.

[@jl4603]

Thank you. I haven't tried binding yet, but going to give it a try.

[@alandacraft]

Just take your time and it will come together.

[@cherylherrera6917]

You do that so nice thank you so much for sharing

[@alandacraft]

You are most welcome Cheryl 😊

[@patriciamoller3060]

I love the way you measured the stop & start corner , than you

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😊. I find if I make my make before I sew the material can tend to move, and my mark is then out of place.So by leaving it until I get near the corner, I know it's going to be in the right postion

[@lauralankford1148]

Great tutorials

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Laura 😊

[@kimbohannan]

Thank you for such a tutorials ❤️❤️❤️

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Kim. I am glad to hear that you like the tutorials. 😊

[@rayleenwallace8750]

Amazing,y helpful thank you for this appreciate it. Xx

[@diannemendham2218]

Hi, great tutorial. Couple of questions Are you using a walking foot and do you quilt before you bind? As you can guess, I'm a beginner. 😀

[@alandacraft]

Yes Dianne, I used a walking foot, and yes I did quilt before I did the binding. 😊

[@elizabethburns8893]

Hi Amanda, Thanks for the great tutorial! One question, when you're machine sewing the binding down on the front of the placemat, does the seam in the back fall in the back binding? I would love to see the back of the placemat to see how that binding looks from the back. Thanks!

[@alandacraft]

Sorry for not responding sooner Elizabeth. I have added an image and a bit of an explanation to the bottom of the post on the website. I try to keep the stitching on the placemat not on the binding. To get a perfect finish you would need to hand sew. I don't hand sew so for me the machine binding fine for quick and easy projects.

[@Dep5723]

What do you call the type of iron you have

[@alandacraft]

That is an Oliso Iron and I love it. Here is a link to a review that we did on this iron that you might like to take a look at www.alandacraft.com/2017/04/15/oliso-iron-review/

[@mariaalbascarletmoreiraoto9970]

amei

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Maria 😊.

[@gkhutchinson1284]

What foot are u using?

[@alandacraft]

It's a walking foot. You can use a normal foot, but I find the walking foot helps to keep the layers from shifting.

[@gkhutchinson1284]

Ok. Thank you much! I have Luminaire and always need 1/4 in foot but if walk I g foot is better, I will use that and look for a marker

[@NRG-zg5dj]

What is the width of that binding ?

[@alandacraft]

We cut our binding strips at 2¼” for this project.

[@Linda-pp4fw]

Thank you for this tutorial on adding the binding. I would have liked to see the backside and your comments.

[@alandacraft]

That was very remiss of me. I will make sure to do that in future videos.