Easy Quilt Binding! - Step by Step Tutorial to a beautiful binding!

[@introvertedquilter]

Last fall, I had to rip out and re-sew a binding FOUR TIMES. Since then, I found this video and my last few bindings have been gorgeous. You're a fabulous teacher, and fun to virtually sew with. Thank you!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

I'm so Glad it helped! You stuck with it and I'm so happy it is finally feeling easier to do for you!

[@constancejohnson3463]

I love your tutorials. I learn easiest from you. You're the best!!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Yay! Thank you! That is so sweet and makes me happy to help!

[@karin0963]

In all the videos and books I've seen, nobody shows to sew the 45 degree angle on the corner. Genius!! I love your tutorial. I'm getting ready to try it.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Glad it was helpful! Your binding game is about to change! 🤗😆

[@kirstensaward6112]

Absolutely brilliant tute! Thank you for making my first quilt binding a success!!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Awe, that is so so sweet. Thank you for watching.

[@carolfetchak9250]

Hi Kristen -- I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful video of how to do the Quilt Binding!! I have just finished my 4th Baby Puff Quilt & used your quilt binding video on all 4 of my quilts!! Thank you so much!! ♥️🧵🪡🧵🪡 🧵♥️

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Wonderful! That is so so exciting. Thank you for sharing that with me.

[@michellerutkowski6858]

I’m certain this tutorial will help me. Binding is my nemesis… I will prevail though!! 😀

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

I think everyone has a little bit of "push through to the finish line" mentality when it comes to binding. You got this! 😘😘

[@marieharris7559]

Excellent video

[@jonagwendew8024]

Very good detailed tutorial, yes indeed. Thanks!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for supporting me!!!

[@MG-gr7yh]

Great tutorial, I learned a lot that I used in my most recent quilt, the binding step was always intimidating to me, until I watched your video!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

I'm so glad that it helped you! 🤩🤩🤩

[@elladohlman7837]

This was sooo helpful. You explained it very clearly. Thank you.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debmckasson1953]

Perfect timing. I'm at the point of joining my binding. (My least favorite part.) Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

You're so welcome! I don't think it will ever be my favorite part either, but it sure is nice when its less stressful :)

[@Eweforia]

Great tutorial! Good video and you did a super job explaining. Some of these concepts are difficult to demonstrate.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thanks Carol! I'm glad you found it helpful

[@chrissys7332]

I love how u spell your name. I spell mine the same!!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Really?! I've met only a few others with the same spelling... we're pretty unique 😆

[@annafair5743]

Hello! I hope this note finds you feeling better each day. 🥰 I'm enjoying watching all of your videos while you're recovering from surgery. I have a question regarding binding. Do you change your stitch length to a longer length for your binding? I find that using the normal stitch length is difficult and feels like it's "pushing" the binding. I just wondered if it's something I might be doing wrong. Thanks for your thoughts! Take care, Anna

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thank you! - I usually use the same stitch length I use for quilting which is about a 3.0. I never gave it too much thought actually... but it is worth experimenting with if you feel like it is pushing too much. Also try using your walking foot to sew on the binding. It will grip your thicker fabric a little more and pull it evenly through your needle feed 😘😘

[@maeheki8111]

Thanks for the great tutorial. I’m about to do my first binding. I have a question though. I was wondering why you didn’t sew the ends together at the very end on an angle like you did when you sewed all of the lengths together.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

The reason is simple... I showed the easiest way that I've learned to sew the ends together. People understand the straight seam easier and then work up to the angled connection. 😘 good question

[@maeheki8111]

@@ISeeStarsQuilting thank you!!

[@smiles4420]

Thanks for the good tutorial!

[@christenphillips9147]

You are so welcome! I want to add a lot more to my channel so come back soon!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

You are so welcome! Happy that it helped!

[@shelfnp]

Brand new to quilting (garment making in past) ...in the past I have made blankets and used bias tape for binding or quilt tape....what are your thoughts on this? I LOVE this video as this way I have so much more freedom with this method on types/colors/prints of fabrics. Cannot thank you enough for all of the great information to those of us that are self learners!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

I am a self taught quilter too :) I'm so happy you found it helpful! 🤩 Feel free to let me know if you have questions

[@constancejohnson3463]

Wow thanks for the explanation on the clips!! I had no idea that they are measuring tools! I have some but haven't used them yet. This was an excellent video tutorial. Can you find out what the name of the stitch in the ditch foot is please? Ty😊

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

You're welcome! If you just google "stitch in the ditch foot" followed by your sewing machine brand, you should find exactly what you're looking for!

[@SewWhittle]

This was a great demonstration of something I struggle on every time. Also, do you use the same label for EVERY quilt you make, or do you have different ones (different wording)? TIA

[@MaryMcneal-ne2nb]

What the name of your sewing machine I think you are doing a great job teaching Quilting keep up the good work👍

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thank you! In this video I am sewing on my Janome 3160QDC. I still keep this for traveling, but I have upgraded my everyday machine to the Janome Memorycraft Horizon 15000

[@constancejohnson3463]

Whats a nice size piece to practice on? Im a beginner binder. My first piece was a mess on a 10x10 square

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

I would try on a charm pack of 5" squares? They're precut so you know the cutting is accurate (which can change your sewing accuracy too) also, make sure your seams are all the same too that you're sewing. Even the tiny fractions of measurement can throw off the size of your finished block

[@constancejohnson3463]

My math stinks. Just to make sure i understand. For instance, if i had 19x19 plus 12 inches would that be 88 strips or 50 strips? Thank you for the answer and thanks for answering my last question. I plan on attending your courses as well😊

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Anything i can do to help! Feel free to reach out!

[@christineallen6411]

Oh no I didn’t know my backing was suppose to be larger than my top what to do. 😅

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

It helps to make your backing larger because you want a little wiggle room when you quilt! if you get a few small wrinkles you don't want to have to cut off part of your pretty top!