BERININA 71 foot machine quilt binding

[@brendalegendre6590]

As an educator of 34 years, I can truly appreciate quality teaching when I see it. Your videos are great examples of someone who understands that showing someone something is NOT the same as teaching! Thank you for the patience you show in all of your videos as you teach us new tricks!! Keep up the good work.

[@SewShelly]

Thanks Brenda. I really appreciate the encouragement.

[@debrasima1107]

I watched this video before buying this foot, I am presently finishing my second project using this foot and wish to say thank you very much for your kindness for such a good teaching video!

[@SewShelly]

So glad you have found it helpful.

[@AnnieofBlueGables]

Thank you so much. I googled Bernina binding foot and I found you. I was feeling lucky that I have a 71 foot. I love all of your instructions. Your camera angle is perfect, and your instructions are very clear. I can’t wait to try this! Genius! Thanks for generously sharing!

[@SewShelly]

Thank you for letting me know it was helpful. It is the main way I handle all of my bindings.

[@kayleenleone1186]

I just got the 71 foot and have tried this method. So far so good. Need some practice but I think I will like this method. Thanks for a great video!! Aug 2023

[@revgrw1]

I have viewed this video many times. Marvelously helpful! The 71 is my go-to binding foot. SOLD! Accept my thanks.

[@SewShelly]

Glad it helped!

[@ruthburke50]

I officially love you. My hands swell and it’s very painful to hand sew quilt bindings. I’ve been trying to find a way to perfect machine bindings for many of my quilts and I’m struggling. I have a new Bernina 570qe and this is the answer to my problem! This foot is brilliant, but more important, this is one of the best video tutorials I’ve seen on just about any topic. You are amazingly thorough, detailed, and your camera work is well done. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!

[@SewShelly]

Ruth! Thanks! Made my day!

[@conniesteele7213]

Cannot wait to try your method. Just ordered a 71 foot from my dealer. Thank you!

[@estellastrawn4814]

You are a God send!! I always have something that I don’t like on All my bindings. Either I swerve a little close to the edge or off the edge. Or the binding thickness is off in a couple of places!! Well your video was so detailed and very well explained. Thank you. I’ve had the #71 foot but never used it. Now I will. Thank you again. Can’t wait to see your other videos!! God Bless and stay safe. 🧵🪡✂️🧵🪡

[@SewShelly]

Thanks, Estella for commenting. I do all of my binding like this from potholders to large quilts.

[@frankiegiles5018]

This makes more sense than anything I’ve seen thus far! I will try your technique next!!! You are such a great teacher!!!

[@teresakealoha2038]

Just got my #71 foot and found your video. Excellent instructions. Easy to follow. Thank you!

[@lattebarbee]

Best video ever on the binding technique! Thank you, Shelly! You get 10 stars - big ones 😊! Barbee

[@lindaweick9844]

Wow! I’m impressed. I loved the ease and perfection achieved with the foot. I also appreciated the tip on how she joins her binding by using a binding scrap to measure the join.

[@TheCynedd]

I appreciate how succinct and easy to follow your instructions are in this tutorial. 👍🧵

[@sueheyns2812]

"Hold the presser foot down after turning the corner" - brilliant advice. I abandoned this method because I couldn't feed the fabric correctly after a miter. Thanks so very much Shelley.

[@daisykinsey7893]

@SewShelly why do you hold the presser foot down for a few stitches after turning the corner? Thank you!

[@SewShelly]

Make sure you don't have any fabric under the right to of the foot. If the fabric is not in the right position you will not have enough fabric to go to the back. While this is not a difficult technique it is a very exact technique. I hope you keep trying.

[@Zawjatulmo]

This video was shared in my Bernina Group. I just ordered this foot and will pick it up. Thank you sharing

[@lauriegelo8094]

Your video tutorial is the best one I have seen for this technique with the #71 foot. And your tip about the bobbin color is brilliant. Thank you so much for such a wonderful tutorial.

[@SewShelly]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. Shelly

[@cheried2219]

I noticed that you overcast your quilt before doing the binding. I do as well and everything fits better into the binding. Thanks for a great video.

[@tambracoss8367]

I just want to say thank you for such a superbly shot instructional video!!! I have made five quilts and you have shown me the light with this foot#71!!!

[@SewShelly]

I am so glad you have found this helpful. It is the main way I put on all of my bindings.

[@mmodesitt]

New to quilting and glad I found your video. I have the foot and can't wait to try this now. Thank you for excellent instructions and encouragement.

[@jenniferbarnes8332]

I was a bit reluctant to buy this foot but once I found your video, it all went smoothly! Thanks for guiding me though what will now be the only way I attach my binding! Sure beats the back breaking method of doing it by hand!

[@SewShelly]

Jennifer, I am so glad this is going to be of help to you. Check out the additional 71 tip and tips video that I uploaded today 2-18-18. Best to you. Shelly

[@SewShelly]

The advantage is that the stitching is perfectly straight on the binding top and bottom and never wobbles or misses.

[@samwest314]

Thank you for taking the time to describe this process so thoroughly, Very nice presentation and I will be trying it soon. It's the first time I've seen an attempt at sewing quilt binding by machine with great results.

[@twinkiltoes1]

Thanks for the binding tip, you make it look easy, definitely going to try!

[@sherryriffel1831]

LOVE THIS METHOD. I went out yesterday and got foot #71. Will be doing all my bindings like this ever after. Thank you so much!

[@Suky468]

Hi Shelly, Fantastic video, excellent step by step instructions. Just recently got my Bernina machine, great machine and fabulous results following your video. Thanks!

[@monicahaigh4490]

Great tutorial. I tried this method once and got into a lot of trouble but you have clearly described what I did wrong. I will have another try soon. Loved your tips about cutting a piece of binding to use as a cutting guide for the end of the binding and holding the presser down. Thank you for sharing.

[@SewShelly]

Thanks for your comments. I wish you success!

[@karenzink4528]

I purchased the #71 foot a while ago and came across your video. Thank you for such a great tutorial because now I have the confidence I needed to complete a Quilt of Valor and charity quilts... FAST! I will be watching more of your best tricks of the Bernina quality I've come to love.

[@SewShelly]

Nice! Have fun!

[@SewShelly]

The BERNINA 71 foot is an 8mm foot. In the video I mistakenly called it a 4mm foot. No planned scripts just sewing and sharing.

[@ronig81]

I can't get this to work on my 790....works great on my 550,did you have special settings, or use a different throat plate on your880?

[@legcard]

Watched this video twice, went to Bernita dealer & bought the 71 foot for my Artista 170. I made all my mistakes (corner) on a practice piece and now keen on using this 71 foot for all my binding. It’s clean, precise and puts all the binding stitching IN the binding. Great video, Shelley.

[@SewShelly]

Nice! So glad you are enjoying this way to put your binding on. Thanks for the kind remarks.

[@stephiepeterson]

I really, really suck at machine binding. I used your tutorial and experienced total success. My binding turned out beautiful! Thank you so much!!!

[@SewShelly]

Hurray!

[@intheoaks1001]

Thank you for the video and excellent teaching. This has been a revelation! I started with scraps, then placemats, table runner and just finished a queen-sized quilt. What a great timesaver for those of us who don’t care to hand sew binding. It does take a bit of practice but gives great results.

[@SewShelly]

This is great! Thanks for commenting and letting me know.

[@deab.8342]

Dear Shelly, I realy love your video. It saved me a lot of money I couldn't afford to buy the binding foot #88 or #87... today I finished one quilt with your technique and made a totaly mess, but the quilt itself is a little messy too and I think about this quilt as my practicequilt (my old machine messed up the quilting and my new 570qe made a wonderful job repairing it). I realy need to practice your method and will have to rewatch the video several timers for the hints I missed, because I'm no native speaker. But it's so much fun to listen to your wise words and watching you sew smooth and easy. It gives me hope, that one day, my binding looks perfekt as yours. Thanks for taking the time and teaching us. Thank you very much ♡

[@SewShelly]

Thanks for your kind words. I have posted a couple of other videos regarding the 71 foot binding technique that may be helpful also. Check them out too.

[@economom1]

Love the method for closing the ends. Thank you Shelly!

[@karenfreeman9509]

After watching this video I can't wait to try it! I have 8 quilts that need binding. Thank you for an excellent demonstration!

[@thimbles-lockportil4142]

Thanks, Shelly, for a great demonstration on the BERNINA 71 foot!

[@julieg-az6210]

I took a class at my LQS on this method quite some time ago. This video was the perfect refresher since it’s been awhile since I’ve had a quilt to bind. This is my favorite method-love the results! Thank you!

[@foksia305]

Thank you so much Shelly. I bought the foot and today I used it for the first time after watching your video. It was easy! Just as you said :).

[@SewShelly]

Great! I am sure you will love it!

[@prairiepalmetto9378]

When I join the ends of the binding, I form a big pleat in the quilt between the two ends and hold it with a big office binder clip. It brings the ends together with slack so sewing the diagonal join is way easier.

[@Pip7-px3wq]

Just brilliant, you give me so much confidence to finish the binding beautifully :)

[@marypyles8356]

Shelly!! You are just a freaking awesome teacher!! Thanks for all you tips and tricks!!

[@helenj4318]

Really liked the class with you yesterday! I know I'm going to love my new 890 serger. Thanks for your help and insights to the serging world..

[@SewShelly]

It was a lot of fun. You will love your L890. It is an amazing machine!

[@sophieyargeau9962]

i ordered the foot. can't wait to try this method...Thank You Shelly.

[@kitchencookable]

Thankyou also ... it is one of the Best videos Ever, wonderful camera work ,,,,,!!!!!!!! I have a Bernina 530 , will look for that foot. And! To see the binding finished , 🥳😊😊😊

[@maryannwillard9471]

Thanks, Shelly, great help, especially the mitering on Corners 😢 and joining the ends.

[@susanwells]

Thank you so much for your excellent how-to videos. They're so well done and easy to follow. I just bought the 71 foot and am ready to give this a try! Thanks again. :)

[@terryduntley297]

Love, love, love this trick! Thank you!!!

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Thanks Shelley,I can't believe that anyone would give you a thumbs down????? Idiots in my opinion.You're a fab teacher. 😎🤗👍👍👍

[@miriamreiss2550]

Once again, you are very precise, excellent teacher. So happy I found your videos! Thank you!

[@SewShelly]

I am glad you found me too! Have fun!

[@ettabasinger]

I could never get it to work when going the ends of the binding. Your way is great. I will be using it. Thank you

[@terrypalardy7704]

Wonderfully-patient, clear tutorial! Many thanks, Shelly

[@poppies1215]

You refer to always going back to the regular foot from the #71 foot midway through the video. Please clarify the regular foot. I am a newbie and want to try this with placemat binding. I have a 475QE and a 790 Plus. Thanks for the clear instruction and your patient tone of voice. Both crucial qualities to good teaching methods!

[@SewShelly]

A regular foot would be the number 1 or 1D. I usually use 34 or 34D which is a clear plastic version of the 1 or 1D. I like being able to see through the foot. Use a 1 or 34 on your 470 and a 1D or 34D on your 790 with the dual feed engaged.

[@SewShelly]

The Free Hand System is a metal bar attached to the front of the machine and exteding down to below the edge of the table that you can use with your knee to lift and lower the presser foot. Sometimes it is referred to as a *knee lift*.

[@gloriayoung458]

Shelly, Vey impressive technique on joining bindings. I will do all mine the same from now on. I've developed a way of joining on my own but I will switch to yours now. Also, the 71 foot is just great for joining binding. Thanks for showing it even if it was quite a while ago...I will watch out for more from you. Gloria Y

[@sisuhall222]

Very very good Tutorial Shelly. Now I have to figure out what foot to use on my Pfaff. I took note of your patience and care when sewing. Good Job!!!

[@SewShelly]

Thanks for your nice comment Susan. The BERNINA #71 foot is made for creating flat felled seams that are 4mm wide. I'm fairly positive you can find a flat felled seam foot to work with any machine. Just adjust the width of the binding fabric if it is a different size.

[@lindadittrich151]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! Why did I ever buy or mess with that 88 bernina binder attachment? I've watched and used this awesome tutorial many times you shared, but I still try the binding attachment. My binding is finally on after watching this tutorial again and using the 77 foot just as you show!! It's not as pretty and straight as yours, but it's definitely acceptable... and my mitered corners were easy and look great!!! Thank you Sew Shelly Quilts!!!

[@reneemurrey4590]

I can't wait to get this foot! Thank you!!

[@sharonraymond5999]

I really liked the way use do this, the best results I've ever seen. Thank you very much.

[@marshatucker30]

I never really understood this tenique,you have bee the greatest help.ever,i really appreciate this,you are the greatest.

[@favsforme5770]

Brilliant, going to look for my #71foot , bind me up a couple quilts TY

[@annamarietobias2349]

Loved your video! You are a very good teacher! Thank you❤

[@michelalex7069]

Best video on corners... best miter corners! Great job and tutorial!!!!

[@SewShelly]

Thanks for your kind words. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Shelly

[@kathleenkathleen3553]

Every time I do a binding I look at this video. Thank you

[@SewShelly]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.

[@setonsmunch]

This is wonderful - thanks so much for sharing!

[@carolehale3612]

The instructions in this video are really precise and clear. Shelly makes it look so easy - can’t wait to try it. Thank you!

[@SewShelly]

I know you will love it! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@judeenizzard2705]

I forgot to mention. I really like the way you measure for you closing!

[@SewShelly]

It is the easiest way I know to get a perfect fit.

[@GayleHallAZ]

Thank you for sharing your binding technique using the #71 foot. The filming you did was perfect - crystal clear with an excellent view of the stitching area! One suggestion that you might consider trying is to first sew the binding on the back side of the quilt instead of the front. That way your final stitching is done with the quilt top facing you, and those pretty hand-turned mitered corners are visible on the front of the quilt. Also, I'd use thread that best blends with the binding in both the top thread and bobbin. Just a thought...

[@SewShelly]

Gayle, I sew to the top first because the original stitching can peak out sometimes and I would not want that on the front. Also that is why the bobbin thread matches the backing the first time. If any of the stitching does peak out it is not not obvious. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ruthdrews496]

Pretty cool….I’ll have to get that foot. Thanks for demonstrating….

[@bernadettebutler7935]

Wow thank you so very much. I was considering buying a 71 foot now it is definitely on the list!

[@SewShelly]

So glad to be of help! Enjoy!

[@kathiadams9526]

Just subscribed to this channel. I dislike sewing bindings. Going to pick up the Bernina 71 foot today!!!

[@monicahaigh4490]

Thanks for sharing this great tutorial. Like your tip for joining the binding. I will be trying your technique on my next quilt.

[@donnapersson5358]

Monica Haigh ij

[@doloresturnwall3200]

I agree. Definitely a great instructor.

[@SewShelly]

thank you

[@chriss.2081]

Hi Shelly, great video! I know you've said many times cut a 2" binding. Does that mean 2" after it's folded or cut a 2" strip and fold it and it will be 1"? It just looks so wide on the video, wider that 1" (folded).

[@SewShelly]

Chris S. You cut the strip 2 inches wides. Shelly

[@anniebodos]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Great instructions.

[@evier979]

Thank you for this video. ❤️

[@littlejoan7473]

Noticed that if I put a D foot on my Bernina 830, I can push needle over all day and it will dutifully click and the needle twitches but the needle actually does not move. The machine overrides the needle over action when it knows it will hit the foot. Good to for me to know BECAUSE I often switch between regular feet and D feet and not correcting the needle position for a switch to a regular foot would, well, come back and bite. Thanks for the tutorial on binding with foot #71.

[@SewShelly]

These machines are usually right!

[@tetelestaicreations5740]

totally loved this.

[@bethplaner2506]

Thank you so very much for this video. it was very well instructed.

[@ruthfosnaught4658]

Shelly gets a five store rating!

[@shirleyhelm5871]

This is a wonderful tutorial! I can't thank you enough!!

[@SewShelly]

I am so glad you are finding it to be helpful. Thanks for the nice comment.

[@SewShelly]

Thanks for your kind words. I finish the edge with a #2 or 2A overlock foot. I have another video showing you that foot.

[@marinanolte3157]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊❤

[@SewShelly]

So glad you found this helpful.

[@stmpr2]

I love this so much, Shelly. Can't wait to try it. Also, where and how do you have your camera mounted? I teach freemotion and would love to film this way. Thanks sooo much.

[@ks8115]

Such nice clear instructions Thank you

[@sueleigh1018]

Hi, Shelly, I just subbed when I found this vid and saw what a good teacher you are! This was a well-done tutorial and you really are experienced, which is probably why you can make things so clear and simple. I'm probably going to binge on your videos for the sheer enjoyment and anticipation of being able to sew again! (Health kept me from doing much for a decade so I am hungry to "get behind the wheel" again!) It's been my dream for years to have a Bernina and now can get one. Do you mind if I ask which model you like best and recommend these days? I haven't gone shopping yet except visually on KZbin and it gets confusing! I guess I should say what kind of sewing I want to do. I want to make quilts, sew clothes and bags, and do free motion machine embroidery "painting" of my own drawings. I appreciate your advice and thoughts! Hugs and blessings!♡ Sue

[@sandrasoni1851]

I love this technique! Thank you. I do have some waviness however. I have now serged the quilt edges. Would serging prevent the waves?

[@catstanley7428]

It seems like it would be easier marking a line with a Frixion pen than pinning it. I will try it both ways.

[@SewShelly]

I assume you are talking about joining the binding ends. If so, marking a line to stitch on is a great thing to do but you will also need to pin in place. The bulk of the project would make it difficult to keep lined up without pins. 😊

[@catstanley7428]

@@SewShelly sorry, I meant at the corners where you placed the pin 1/4” from end. I was thinking it would be easier to draw a line with a Frixion pen and then I wouldn’t worry about sewing too far and hitting the pin. I found Saturday that I sometimes ended 1 or 2 short of where I needed to stop and then had to tap the peddle a few times to get it to the correct stopping spot. A couple times I went past it and someone told me not to turn the wheel to get it to where I needed. It was a great class and you are a wonderful instructor! Please come back!

[@SewShelly]

@catstanley7428 Just so you know it is fine to turn the hand wheel to get to where you need to be.

[@anyunghuang]

Hi Shelly, Great video. What is the width of your binding fabric? is it usual 2.5"? Will no. 71 foot work on any width binding or more for a certain binding width? Thank you.

[@SewShelly]

The binding is 2 inches wide. That is the only width that works with this foot.

[@frenchstamper]

Shelley said she was using a 2" strip of fabric for the binding

[@dianehaskin8648]

Beautiful!!!

[@digbykaren]

Can you only use a 2" binding with this #71 foot or will other widths work with this foot, e.g. 2 1/4", 21/2"? Thanks Shelly. Really love your instuctions on video. Very clear.

[@SewShelly]

Karen, This is for a 2" strip because that is the measurement that adds up to fit into the foot. There might be a case where a bit wider strip such as 2 1/8 could be used to cover the depth of the quilt layers. YOu would have to sample sample sample to get it the way you want it.

[@netjevdksvrgw5310]

I am just testing out my new binding foot # 71. I love you tips and tricks. How wide do you cut your binding fabric before folding it in half. Lots of thanks from the Netherlands

[@SewShelly]

I cut the strips 2 inches.

[@jeaniemichaels8281]

Does the foot have a name? It is ideal for binding but I have a Brother machine and would to see if the manufacturer has an equivalent. Brilliant demo, 😊thanks.

[@SewShelly]

It is a flat felled seam foot with a 8mm wide opening.

[@fleurdrose5504]

Thanks, excellent tutorial!

[@myAlphabetts]

Thank you, Shelly. Really great tutorial. I am going to subscribe to your channel.

[@SewShelly]

Great! I appreciate your taking the time to comment.

[@csbollard2698]

Do you always use a 2 inch binding? I don't seem to have enough at the mitered corners. Should the stitch be in the ditch on the reverse side? I like sewing the binding on with the 71 foot. do you trip the batting away afterwards?

[@kathymorrison3303]

Just watched this video because I want to try binding a wall hanging with the #71 foot. I know you said needle position -5 when initially sewing on the binding. Did I hear you say needle position -1 when doing the final stitching?

[@eileengreen7107]

I purchased this foot and I'm a believer! It looks like you prep the raw edge with a zig zag or overcast stitch before attaching binding? Is this correct and if so what stitch did you use?

[@SewShelly]

I do finish the edge first with BERNINA #2A overlock foot and stitch number 3, an overlock stitch on most BERNINA machines.

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Love it Shelley.thank you. Xxx

[@SewShelly]

Yeah! I am so glad you love it. Happy binding!

[@carolwann990]

Love your videos !!!! I have an old Bernina 1630. While watching this video I wondered what foot you used to finish edge of quilt before you put binding on?

[@lizchilders4154]

Great video, thanks. I seem to have repeated issues around the area of the corners. My stitches get longer. Grr. I end up having to go back and sew over that area again for fear those longer stitches won’t hold over time. Also, as I have turned the corner and reestablished the fabric in the foot, the corner seems to catch and not allow me to sew forward, so I have to help ease it - again, a longer stitch results. Lucky you on those meters, mine mostly do not look as bountiful in turning material. It is a battle to bring enough back around to make a nice miter. Help, please.

[@SewShelly]

Liz, If you press down on the front of the presser foot whenever you feel the foot is not moving it will sew well. This is a very long foot and we are using it for a purpose other than what it was created for. This is why there is a need to help it with the bulk when turning the corners. Here are some suggestions to help with your battle of having enough material to bring to the back when mitering your corners. First, this is a very easy technique but it does rely you being very accurate in your sewing. Be sure that all of your raw edges are lined up well and butted up to the inside of the right front toe of the foot. Second, after stitching the binding to the front be sure to press the binding away from the seam line very well. This will help turn the binding to the back. Third, make sure that on when you are attaching your binding to the front you have moved your needle all the way to the left. All of these suggestions and more are in the video so please watch it again to pick up any more hints or trick that can help you be successful. Best wishes, Shelly