How To Bind a Quilt 100% by Machine - Sew Well with Rob Appell

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Rob Appell will walk you through all the steps necessary to learn how to bind your own quilt by machine. Learn how to calculate your fabric requirements, trim your quilt and do the binding 1005 by machine with mitered corners!
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[@judyglass9450]

I also roll my ironed binding. I tape a quart bag and tape it to the table below my machine. I put the roll inside and it’s so easy to pull out as I sew it on the quilt.

[@EllenBishop-ms8bl]

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[@EllenBishop-ms8bl]

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[@lisadoes]

Glad to see I’m not the only one who wishes for extra hands during that last part of the back. 😂 Thank you for the great tutorial.

[@txdjay]

I needed this video showing me how to keep it square Thank Rob.

[@paulinewhite2826]

The numbers for the amount of binding was wonderful for me 😊

[@tammyoconnell218]

Your videos are always so helpful. I’ve learned many techniques from you. Thank you!

[@joyinstitches456]

I know how to bind...but I'm still going to watch because I love seeing how others do what I do. Maybe show your favorite method for hand sewing when we need to repair a completed quilt?

[@sioux9468]

I also attach my binding to the back first and then I iron it, pushing it toward the edge of the quilt, and I sometimes iron down and pin the mitered corners so they are ready to sew when I get to them. When folding the binding it over to sew the front, I use a "stitch in the ditch" foot (a Bernina 10C) which has a blade to slide along a seam ditch. I run that blade along the left/inside edge of the binding and the needle position is adjusted to the right of the blade to hit where I want the stitch line to be on the binding. This keeps my stitching in position better than trying to keep a regular foot going straight along the binding edge as I sew. Thanks for your video!!

[@karenseverson8650]

Thanks Rob. I like your suggestions, especially loosely rolling the binding and placing it on the machine bed, so much better than chasing it around my neck or lap. I’m going to try your method of trimming the quilt and applying the binding completely by machine, looks so much faster than hand sewing one side down.

[@brambleview]

Thanks for such a nice tutorial on sewing the binding. Love your tips and tricks.

[@janetlopez2861]

Thank you Rob. Your techniques are wonderful and your explanations are so easy to follow. I found that using my walking foot is so helpful when applying the binding too. I struggle with a consistent stitch and the last time I put on a binding I used a stitch in the ditch presser foot and moved my needle to the right and I was so much more successful. For future videos I would love to see how to do maintenance on a featherweight machine. I love your green machine. Take care!

[@photoladyluck123]

PLEASE, PLEASE do a video on how to set tension on a longarm when using minky on the backing of the quilt. I have tried adjusting so many times and the quilting on the back is still too loose but the top is good. I use the RK quilting calculator app to figure backing, binding and borders--LOVE IT!! I bind all my quilts on the sewing machine using an open toe walking foot. Thanks for all your GREAT videos.

[@pattypickle418]

Great tutorial with no nonsense involved!!

[@TheQuiltingLunchLady]

I love the “Just gettin’ er dun” quote. Yup, sometimes it is just that. Also, with wall hangings, I like how finished this looks, even though I prefer hand stitching the back binding down. One of the things I do extra is press the binding to get that nice smooth fold after stitching the raw edge down. Makes folding it to the other side easier and it looks smoother. Thanks for a great video.

[@allisonbachmann2198]

When I have lots of binding strips I often press them in half before I sew them together so I don't have to iron such a long piece. That helps with knowing the right side, too. I can finger press the area where they are sewn together as I trim them.

[@loreleihempe702]

Thank you for the squaring up tips. I have struggled with this and I will try your method. 😂

[@nuvoflo]

Thanks, Rob. This video was a huge help. Suggestion for a future video: how to deal with mistakes. E.g. ‘elbows’ in strip cuts.

[@josyjo54]

I fi ally found you Rob Love your tutorials ❤

[@annschluchter2962]

Thanks for the video, the quilt is beautiful. I also machine stitched the binding on my last quilt for the first time. Looks ok but do need practice so the back is nice as the front.

[@debraoaks6622]

Thanks for the video! Loved the tips on trimming too. All your techniques really help get the job done!

[@TheQHunter]

Ugh that is a fabulous quilt on the wall behind you!!

[@StitchinHeaven]

Have no fear, that lesson is here - How to Make the Synergy Remix Quilt - Sew Well with Rob Appell kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKOapYKsbr1sgNE

[@paulacoates3873]

I find it helpful to press the binding after attaching to the back of the quilt.

[@ames0596]

Great info- just getting started quilting, garment sewing is my passion but giving quilts a go! Thanks!

[@GlendaFoss-gi6dg]

A walking foot really helps when sewing on binding.

[@1marpha]

My dear friend - this was an awesome tutorial and hit all the important points of binding. Love, love, love it. Exceptional job Dude.🤘

[@DebraDugas-x9k]

Great job,really enjoyed ! Thanks

[@barbarastefani254]

I love it

[@carollebriton8675]

Thank you Rob. You made it look a lot easier. I would like to see a video on quilting the quilt on a regular sewing machine.

[@dcwatashi]

That was a regular sewing machine. That was not a semi industrial. You can tell because the bobbin compartment is on the top. All of that semi industrial sewing machines the bobbin goes in from the side underneath. Actually, there is one cheap singer machine that is similar. However, just know that this was not a semi industrial Juki

[@gigiontube]

Rob ! Use the “sew in ditch” presser foot when you sew the binder on the face of the quilt. Much easier and more accurate in keeping the same distance from the margin of the binding.

[@jeannetteyale3567]

Thank you I like to press my joins open less thikness when folding binding in half, I do press binding from the back before I top sew it clips help to hold corners in place as well thanks again for video

[@StitchinHeaven]

That's a great idea!

[@jackiezorko2562]

Love the quilt !!

[@nancyjohnson2185]

Thanks! That's how I do mine ❤ No quilt police here ❤

[@louisevannorden2001]

Rob, I have a suggestion. Look up the tuck method of binding. It’s so much easier and avoids all the struggle with the binding!

[@rosiefryrear]

I loved the binding demo. one question... when you stop 1/4 in from corner edge to create your Mitre corner, and when you turn your needle to sew down the edge... do you put your needle at the 1/4 edge, or do you start from the top edge of the fabric? I have such trouble forming a pretty mitered corner! I start at the top of my fabric and I wonder if that is causing my problem or I just need more practice! lol thanks for Tips!

[@cathyhale7172]

thank you, very clear instructions

[@juliamandeville7503]

Thank you. I am always getting flummoxed when joining the binding tails as, while the method looks easy enough, I tend to twist the tails the wrong way as I open them up, putting a twist in the binding. I have found that using the Binding Tool from MSQC helps to avoid the twists. I have, also found that using the hard cardboard roll that is left over when plastic wrap roll is finished works well to wrap my binding strips around. Also I just put on a 1-1/4" Cuddle binding for a baby shower gift and it went okay but I kept having to fight with the edges of the strips rolling. Have you used Cuddle? If so how do you keep the edges from rolling.

[@dcwatashi]

You can check out Tracy‘s channel her KZbin channel is called the sewing channel. Don’t get it confused with the sewing room channel. It’s called “the sewing channel. “ She has done a much better binding technique. And she also has a video where she tried using the glad press and seal to help with the cuddle Fabric the Minky Fabric. if you are really interested, reply to my message and I’ll post the links for you

[@sharonharrington321]

Hi Rob! You are a hoot! How about teaching how to resize a quilt pattern on point. I have done a table runner on point but would love to make a quilt on point. Thank you for your help and for making it fun. Sharon

[@LB-of3po]

Love your videos. Question, why do you start on the back instead of the front first? I am new and learning. Thank you

[@jodieritto9099]

I use a similar method but I use a walking foot with an edge guide in the middle of the foot. It makes for a nice straight line. I do have to change my needle position to make sure it's the correct distance from the edge of the binding.

[@janiskara6564]

Great tutorial on binding. Lots of extra and helpful tips, as well. Thank you.

[@marypino3125]

Hey Rob! My group making a road trip soon to Stitchin Heaven. Are you there on any certain days? We are all fans and would love to meet you again. I saw you back in 2017 at Quilt Fest!

[@StitchinHeaven]

Rob visits about every 6 weeks or so:)

[@lindatower6437]

This idea of starting binding on back is going to be my next try. BTW you said over saying over explaining...your explanations are never OVERDONE. We need it!!!! Thank you.

[@dickworrall123]

One thing that I always have trouble with is, quilting a quilt on a home machine. You are limited to the size of the quilt by the size of the throat of your machine. So, I am always looking for working the quilting in sections or putting your quilt together in sections. So that, the bulk of your quilt or half of your quilt, does not end up inside the throat of your sewing machine. I know others have had this problem too.

[@susancroft5713]

Great video ❤😊

[@judybass4339]

I have gradually worked my way through the steps it takes to put my quilt together and how to put my binding on. My HUGE problem is now how to machine quilt on a standard machine. I've tried every method I have seen covered in tutorials. I can't finish my quilt and I sure cannot afford to send it to be done by a long arm. Sure would love to though! LOLOL

[@eleanorwinters5200]

I would have liked to see a close up of the different stitches

[@Veronica-xf2lt]

I am new to quilting as well as sewing. I have been using the half square triangle method made from using a 5” template. I like your strip method of making squares. I don’t particularly like many of the pieced star blocks as they don’t appeal to me. Can you make some recommendations of other ways to construct interesting blocks? Thank you.

[@kathleenh-u7m]

You can not over explain attaching the end binding together. I wish I had a dollar every time I get it twisted or sew at the wrong angle. With inflation I could have a good high end McDonald's meal deal LOL. I love how yo explain things. Signed Kathy dog lover

[@LoisMiltenberger]

Nice presentation - raid fire and efficient.

[@LoisMiltenberger]

OOps - I meant rapid fire and efficient.

[@wannabe0001]

Thank you Rob. I would like to see a discussion on quilt design and fabric selection. I might see a pattern I love but I can't figure out how to purchase fabric that might be different than the pattern shows. I just get blocked...in a bad way. Thank you! I love your enthusiasm.

[@StitchinHeaven]

Please check out this video, you may find it really helpful in ways to gather fabrics in general. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maHdYad4d7eVbbc

[@p3t3rs0ns]

I would like a tutorial on preparing a quilt for show or competition

[@deniseluper8078]

I love the quilt you're binding. Pattern name?

[@kittybrowning]

I'm just finishing my first quilt so scary so looking at ideas for the binding part. I've struggled with squaring up fabric and getting neat cut lines I tried the rotary cutter but kept going off line then it ruins the fabric

[@kathleenmahan462]

Thanks, Rob. So helpful! L O V E 💖 the quilt design hanging behind you. Do you offer the pattern?

[@berni526]

Quilt as you go from start to finish, including borders and binding.

[@pennyjones-cd9vt]

Can you do this with a 2 inch binding? Love the videos!

[@linneaferraro4349]

I use a Bernina #71 lap foot, 2 1/4 inch binding, takes some practice on where to move your needle position to get it right. I have tried 2 inch this way but didn’t feel it was quite enough

[@angiesewtherapy6628]

Thank you! I might have missed it but did you show the back of the quilt after you finished the binding? I've been coming up with a tad too much space and my quilt line on the back really shows. I will try leaving the 1/4" batting because I think that will take up the space I need.

[@sandratorres9635]

Rob, I would love to learn the mariner’s compass.

[@StitchinHeaven]

Great idea

[@virginiacollis4580]

When adding the binding I was under the impression that the sitting on the backside should disappear and not be able to be seen as your stitching the front side down so that no stitching shows on the back. Is this true and if so how do u accomplish that? Thanks. Very nice.👍

[@margiyoung3271]

Weren’t you in Moro Bay? Question - at the corner (first go round) I got the fold. But did you start the 2nd edge a quarter inch from the folded edge? Why?

[@toupsfamily8258]

How about a video on making fun borders? Not just strips of material, but adding Cornerstones, flying geese, piano keys, asymmetrical bordering, etc.

[@63Kelsey]

When you measured length plus width x 2 for the binding....what about the extra you need at the corners?

[@StitchinHeaven]

The use of 40" instead of 44" and the fact that we find the number of strips needed in my formula, most of the time, that number is not a whole number, it has a fraction of another strip, we always have to round up, so that gives the extra needed for the corners.

[@wendyfisher-t7e]

Just a suggestion. It wd be much easier to see if binding was a print and not black. Thx

[@IsraelHernandez-lo3xb]

i am on the verge of buying a new sewing machine. Do the machines with 'cut' thread on them last or is it merely a novelty? i would like a few different stiches on them, however, some seem to have so many that i am sure i will not use. Can you suggest a good machine?

[@annlange7519]

Do you offer longarm quilting services?

[@roseparr7919]

I would like to see how to make pinwheels that don’t have a “bump” in the middle. Or any pattern that have a lot of seams coming together.

[@StitchinHeaven]

Yeah me too🥴 actually Abby has a trick, let’s get a video created for this one soon!

[@brindadempsey2396]

Hi Rob, what brand of sewing machine are you using to bind this quilt?

[@StitchinHeaven]

That machine is a Juki DX3000, I am also loving my HandiQuilter 510, it is amazing for binding quilts

[@user-rk1ie8lh4l]

Could you tell me the pattern name of the quilt behind you???????

[@grandmajane2593]

My binding won't fit under the presser foot. I'm so disappointed, I just bought an HD 4452.

[@winningnumbers]

I prefer the inside out method.

[@SharonBailey-o1q]

how to make a design board ,pls

[@Zippitybippity]

Did you use a walking foot to attach your binding?

[@StitchinHeaven]

no, I was just using the regular 1/4 foot and a single hole plate, I also use a method where I use a wide foot and reposition the for the top. I am simply not a big fan a using a walking foot.

[@shirleyfigley9770]

I’m not sure what you meant about the “nostrils “ alternating. Can you explain the alternating concept in more detail please?

[@StitchinHeaven]

Haha, took me a bit to figure it out too. Look at the corner like a nose, depending on how you fold the corner when finishing, you will get a “nose” with nostrils, the fold, in the same direction, or opposite. I will explain on Free Motion Friday tomorrow

[@donnajohnson1268]

How to label a quilt.

[@christineh7997]

Thanks for the fantastic binding tutorial. OM, you need little more space to work😊.

[@ycb6537]

Video tutorial with black material is a bad choice, too hard to see.

[@dragonfarm2texas518]

Could you do a tutorial on joining Quilt As You Go squares, there are a lot of techniques and the way you explain things just makes it easier for me to reach that AH HA moment. Love your videos and your energy is wonderful.

[@vickirobles3406]

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[@daphneheppner4875]

I’d absolutely love to see how to miter the borders of a quilt AND NOT have wavy edges. I don’t struggle with typical borders but the miter ones with a bit wider border seem to be my kryptonite…literally tries to kill me WITH A SPOON. Going bonkers over here. LOL. Coming at you from Sugar Land, TX. Thank you.

[@jpowley2691]

Love your explanations! You’re a great teacher!

[@UtubeKarlly]

When I'm done ironing my binding in half, I wrap it around an empty toilet paper roll, then I put it on the portable toilet paper holder stand I purchased for this reason and slide it right underneath where my machine is located and the binding rolls right off the toilet paper holder as I'm sewing.

[@StitchinHeaven]

Love it!!!

[@cheriecoe505]

Great video. You make everything clear & easy to follow. As mentioned previously, I would love to see a tutorial on joining QAYG blocks.

[@carlsass4500]

Thank you Rob great video I'm still one of those who start on front then turn to the back and then stitch right along the front seam. Ideas for upcoming videos. Log cabin. Bear paw or better yet how about a lone star quilt...

[@carolynkauppila346]

I actually used an adjustable binding foot to attach double fold binding tape front and back with one seam. Holy cow it worked perfectly. The first time. But it must have been beginners luck. Now I do it this way. Thank you. I would like to learn the proper way to use all of the specialty feet in quilting when possible. I'm 70, but willing to be taught new tricks.

[@ncboot5014]

THANKS for sharing your great binding technique... I especially picked up on how to make sure the width is the SAME all around, because I've had quilts where some of the binding was just the width I wanted, and some of it was very narrow, so I appreciated your tip on how to avoid that from happening again; I make quilts to USE, not show, but I'd still like the binding width to be consistent no matter what :) Blessings to you, your family, and Stitchin' Heaven, and THANKS AGAIN for sharing your talent... you're a JOY to watch and learn from!! :)

[@karenboyd6293]

The reason to have the "nostrils" go in alternating directions is to reduce the bulk in the corners. It makes a difference AND it prevents the stitches from struggle to get through as many layers of fabric.

[@RosieBlack-oj4cw]

Thank goodness I found you Rob. You’re a fabulous tutor!!! I’ve learnt so much from your tutorials. Very much appreciated…Thank you.

[@shannonpeoples805]

Love this it was very helpful!😀

[@barbarastuart5675]

Beautiful 🥰 quite!!

[@elizabethschraeder8300]

Love your videos! thank you so many great tips! Not quilt related but I'd love to see a knitting tutorial from you, loved your knitted caps on the dogs!

[@StitchinHeaven]

Awesome, the bull dog, is a dear friend, her owner had his Rob Made beanie actually fall, land on her head, and snapped a few photos. The healers belong to another buddy who was also gifted a Rob beanie, so they were hamming it up for me.

[@nnickerson7636]

Very nice Rob. Binding is not something I like lol especially on any thing larger then a wall hanging🙂 hope you have a great day.

[@garybailey8918]

Lenght?

[@julesprince-t1s]

Can I just say you're the best teacher on youtube

[@rosemaryrybka6599]

Rob,I am gonna make my first baby quilt,you have given me a great ideas on putting on the binding. I am gonna put a thicker binding on this quilt will I have any problem doing this? Thanks for all your help I always appreciate all the help. I will continue to watch all your shows because I always learn something from each show, and thank you for that. Keep up the great work.

[@pamfox1601]

ROB!!!! I absolutely LOVE & ENJOY your enthusiastic way U show us all how it's done 😅 U definitely make it FUN & WORTHWHILE learning to affect our " skills!" THANKS SOOOO MUCH 😊

[@earthmagic1]

I always cut a 2-inch larger square, giving myself enough binding for my quilt and some left-over for smaller projects.

[@bethfersch5575]

You are fabulous...no silly talking... nice voice...east to understand... A great teacher good job!!!!

[@myrahaws5148]

Your method is exactly how I do my binding.

[@loreleihempe702]

Love your videos. It is sew much fun.

[@StitchinHeaven]

Thank you so much!

[@ushaparthasarathy9062]

Love your energetic demos. Thank you easy to follow demos. A while ago, you had shown quilt made with Ambrae fabrics. Please would you repost it. Appreciate

[@katrinahough290]

I'd go to Quilter's Paradise and let them do the math! The main thing I want to make sure there's not a seam on the corner when I have to miter a corner. A toilet paper roll will work to wind the binding on. Getting ready to quilt a baby quilt, and bind it. I'll probably put it on the back so when I pull to the front, I can use a decorative stitch.

[@vickieaxell9518]

Have you used the tool that you slide your binding fabric thru so you just pull it an iron at the same time. Hope you understand what I'm trying to explain.