How to Make and Attach Wide Chunky Binding for Quilts with Carrie Nelson of Moda Fabric

Add wide binding to your quilt with this easy tutorial! Carrie Nelson of Moda Fabrics will guide you step by step on how to put wide binding on your quilt. You’ll learn lots of great tips for finishing, gain insight into some of Carrie’s favorite notions, and improve your quilting techniques for sewing binding.
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[@ahills8363]

If this lady was teaching me in an actual class, I think I would fall asleep. Her voice is so calming and relaxing 😴😴😴 best binding video I've seen!

[@maplelassuk]

Wow, I loved this tutorial Carrie...so clear and closely focused for learning! I have never seen this done before and would love to try it. The tip for the seam allowance with tape is great, and how to put the needle down and roll up the mitre was amazing, as well as the end join. Definitely a tutorial for reference, thank you so much!

[@bobbycraddock2794]

Very nice tutorial! Thanks!

[@melissasteiner9039]

This is an excellent tutorial. Trying this on my next quilt. Thanks so much.

[@robertapack5883]

Thank you so much! This helped me immensely with my project. Great tutorial.

[@a4eyg32]

Best ever tutorial for binding ever TfS well done 👍

[@lamwa13]

Love the chunky binding! Great tutorial and fantastic camera work. Some of the best close-up shots ever. I have a pieced top that is ready to be quilted and this binding technique will be the perfect finish for it.

[@ycbblkles]

This tip on placing tape down to know where to stop sewing when making a mitered corner is awesome. Thanks for a great lesson!

[@kschallert3569]

I've watched so many videos on binding, still not brave enough to do it, but soon! But honestly, this video is making me feel more courageous...... you are a very good teacher, and your voice is so calm and easy to listen to. Yours is the most beautiful binding I've seen so far. I suppose the difference is doing it by hand, rather than machine binding. Also, many tutorials are always RUSHING, going so fast, it gets sloppy. I'm sort of handicapped by perfectionism.... ugh... so I think when I finish my first real quilt I will HAVE to bind it by hand. Thank you for making it look so easy! Do you personally have more videos about quilting? I would watch them all! Thx again!

[@CJ43JC43]

Way to many seems, makes for bulky binding. This is not for me, thank you for sharing. 💕

[@CathrynCadeRomanceAuthor]

Good teaching never grows old! Just found this video, exactly what I need. So well done - thanks a million.

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Thank you so much for sharing this it was very interesting I also was curious about how to apply a bigger binding I love it!! 😍

[@mmaliboobarbie]

Carrie Nelson--wow what a great teacher! She's perfect. Thank you.

[@lucillecerami1249]

Is there a way of too stitch just the wide binding

[@stephaniemiller8229]

What a HELPFUL tutorial! The filming was top notch and made it easy to see each step. Thanks for your help!❤️😊

[@Wyldhare47]

That was perfect...great to see her stitches up real close..that has helped me so much..thankyou...I always did single fold binding..but used my machine to stitch it ..from the front..n in the ditch...so much easier for me..but I sure like this tut..I shall try it..🙋🏼‍♀️🌻🐝

[@bordershader]

Fantastic, but showing how to join the individual strips would have been handy, it's not intuitive and I had to do a lot of unpicking 🙄😫

[@b.bailey8244]

I really like how you go slowly, explain every step, and how the camera work shows what you are doing beautifully. This is a great tutorial.

[@JacquiViljoen]

Thank you so much I love this more than narrow binding, though guess each one will fit if it is in the planning. Great class.

[@joanhzamojcin98]

So nice to know the quilt police won't come and get me for not using a bias seam on my bindings. Sometimes it's just quicker and easier to do the 1/4 inch seam. Great teaching style.

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Excellent demonstration of your wide binding technique. Came out looking very poofy and elegant. I’ll have to try this method on one of my new quilts. Thank you!

[@iampaperprincess]

Thank you ladies! Carrie, you're a natural teacher and seem so at ease in front of the camera! Nice to see you in another spot in addition to the Moda blog! :) Super detailed and wonderful tutorial...i just love the wide binding. May I ask why you don't pre-iron the second fold for when you attach the binding to the back of the quilt? Seems like it would be a little less cumbersome.

[@CloudyWishes]

i am curious about this as well. Though i did think that maybe it's about the finish?

[@mommay7]

Thank You for teaching us this method of single fold wide binding! There are times I have wanted a wider binding and didnt realize it was this easy. Fat Quarter Shop and Carrie Nelson are the best!

[@littleluluscraps]

If you have like 3 yards of fabric can the strips be cut down the length or does it always have to be on the bias (diagonal)?

[@CC-zd6nv]

Ok now this video is older but I just saw it for the first time and I can’t wait to try this method, it looks really nice 👍🏻

[@jc4food]

Carrie Nelson, I enjoy listening to you. Your voice is nice, and you have a pleasant and natural speaking demeanor. Thanks to Kimberly and Carrie for a nice tutorial.

[@charlotteholguin2051]

KZbin Use

[@adelawiley2929]

Sometimes for these edges I use my serger to secure the edges . Makes it cleaner, to me.

[@ellenhofer3343]

I just got a serger & will try serging the quilt edge before binding

[@helenmigliacci4710]

A really great teacher. Everything explained so well. Loved the close up camera shots. The washi tape hint, great. What I really missed though, was your thimble! I thought I saw a little pad of sorts. Thanks for sharing.

[@madforbread]

Wonderful tutorial, I've learned a lot. From making bias tape, single extra wide binding, corners, and the method to join the ends is the best I've ever seen! I'll be able to do this even on small quilt blocks, although I'm not sure how it will work for double fold binding. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Top marks for the camera work too, super helpful.

[@meganmmell]

Lovely! I like the wide binding but is there any reason I couldn't do this with a straight grain cut binding? I admit I hate cutting bias binding strips..

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

It's also a case of it lays a bit flatter. But it also wears better. With the single layer of fabric, it will be less rounded on the edge, a harder fold. But for something that won't get washed a lot, and where someone wants to use a stripe for a specific effect, is absolutely do a straight cut.

[@mgs783]

Why would a bias cut wear better than straight of grain if both are being cut wide and single fold? I would also think double fold would wear better than single fold be it cut on bias or straight of grain. What is the rationale for single fold?

[@lifeisgoodinthesouth210]

MGS I always use the straight cut and I’ve never had any issues. In my opinion the bus cut is a waste of time.

[@not_today_satan_7]

Yikes talk about complicated. I guess that's the difference between an expert and me

[@deniseview4253]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing. A couple of wow moments as you were showing your techniques.

[@lynnierodgers5314]

You make it look so easy but when I try to do it I never get it straight enough... thank you for sharing x

[@fizzknit9446]

Thank you for the video. This is exactly the way I used to bind the edges of my patchwork projects in the distant past. Just back to making patchwork covers and hangings, after a long long time away from my sewing machine. Checked out a folding/double binding video, but that technique seems so clumsy and chunky. Double-binding also seems to give a home-made feel to the work; rather than the beautiful handcrafted look demonstrated in this excellent video.

[@FizzleFF]

Have not even seen entire video but... Kimberly has on blue nail polish instead of her what I thought was her signature red! Threw me for a loop! But I like it 😀

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hehe! Thanks for your comment :)

[@marie-franceperrier6542]

It would of been nice to show the strips were joined especially for the newbies to quilting

[@RonsonDalby]

Hi there. Downloadable chart link doesn't work anymore. :)

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Ron! Thank you for letting us know. Here is the new link: www.fatquartershop.com/catalog/product/view/id/134785/s/wide-binding-cutting-reference/

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

All great until the hand sewing. Not for me! Machine all the way!

[@emilymiersma7942]

Great tutorial! Carrie is an excellent teacher and I really enjoyed her technique. Love the look of the wide binding on the quilt. Is the quilt hanging in the back from one of the Moda cake mix recipes?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Yes that is correct, Cake Mix #1.

[@CloudyWishes]

This is Genius ! Thank you so much for sharing. I will now share it with all my friends.

[@kathleenrohring4090]

Carrie,what kind of tape do you use on the bed of your sewing machine?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hi Kathleen, Carrie uses washi tape which you can find here: www.fatquartershop.com/washi-tape

[@stephaniepublicker3824]

Thank you for the clearest instructions I’ve seen on joining the binding ends.

[@leslieboisvert5456]

I learned something new today. I never understood binding (still new) and having mitered corners. now I can finish my latest project right and with confidence.

[@kimbankston4486]

I watched a lot of videos on binding and liked this one the most!! Question - why do you have to use BIAS binding for single fold binding?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Kim! You do not need to use bias binding unless you are going around curves. If it is a straight binding, you do not need bias binding

[@MarciaBaker1205]

Great video tutorial! Thanks

[@acebaker3623]

Why do you do bias binding on a straight edge?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Ace! There are different reasons one may want to use bias binding. The pattern of the fabric is one, if it's a straight stripe and they want to make it diagonal

[@palomanavarrojaramillo5568]

por favor hagan vidios con traductor es una pena que no lo entendamos

[@annwitten4359]

Best binding video ever!! I've always loved the wide binding and now I know every single step to add it to my next quilt! Thank you so much Miss Nelson and FQS!! You ladies ROCK!! 💜

[@cherieiduke1723]

One of the best, simplest tutorials on joining the two ends of binding

[@moverheidi]

Super helpful, I agree! I keep watching for a way to do this and this seems doable, except for my vision to do hand sewing. I still struggle with that.

[@victoriamurphy3771]

Hi! I love the block you attached the block to. Is there a name for it? Thanks

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Victoria! The block is from the I Love Nine Patches Quilt Book: www.fatquartershop.com/i-love-nine-patches-quilt-book

[@janedillnutt9489]

Very helpful tip have had a couple of mishaps when making binding from fabric and you automatically think that you have to fold your binding in half and start sewing and the washi tape hint is very helpful thankyou!

[@deelankford1180]

confusing???

[@roselinedugas5666]

I love the way you do your binding blind stitches and I will try to do it the reversed way compared to the one I always did with the quilt on my lap and the binding facing me. Thank you.

[@wertlp9105]

Thanks alot for this helping tutorial, it will solve my problems 🤯🤩👍🏻 Best regards Reni

[@beckypoisson3545]

How did you decide on a 3/4" seam allowance?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Becky! It was just what Carrie Nelson experimented with and liked!

[@BizzieBat]

Love this method. Use it for all my binding and always refer back to this video for help, if need. ❤

[@wildflowerwind6941]

I don't understand why people hand sew the binding down. A machine stitch would look just fine.

[@ellenhofer3343]

I was taught that bias binding was used on shaped type pieces, circles, ovals, scalloped edges, etc., and that it was fine to use lengthwise cut strips for square & rectangle shapes. Or, if some stretch was needed for some reason, cross wise strips were used. I will definately the method described in my next project. Thank you for a great videio!

[@mamakaka73]

I love your pretending 🤭

[@coolcapri2]

When doing this binding is the seam allowance always 3/4 inch or does it depend on the width? If so how do you figure that out if you do a different width?

[@lizziedae91]

Instead of two pieces of washi tape, i could use lori holts seams so easy guide right?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Yes, absolutely!

[@lizziedae91]

@@FatQuarterShopTX thanks so much!

[@patrick7mary]

Wow I love the wider binding also! So when you say you use the seam for your border outline when you trim the rough edges, meaning you line up the binding on top of your work as you have here and cut off the extra selvage for a clean border? And assuming you run that great zigzag stitch along seam to keep your material (quilt batting) from bunching up, so maybe that is what you use for trimming excess border selvage? Sorry I have pieced a quilt by hand (from when my Grandmother taught me before she died) but I am anxious to complete a quilt from start to finish. Love your clear cut direction! (And I do have that same cutting board and rotary cutter, and love all that elbow room you have with that bright light : makes a big difference !!!) Thank You Kimberly and Carrie!!! Mary from TN 💗🌻💗

[@reneerouse5560]

Awesome information but I would have liked to see you see the binding together. I tried it but it didn’t come together like yours. Is there anyway you could do another video that will show us how to connect the binding together?

[@joannmccraw7235]

Glad to see some people do still hand bind and how to do it properly and without being seen! The stitching tip on the mitered corners is great ... seems common sense after you see it, but you don't always realize everything at the beginning. Thank-you for your time and sharing your knowledge with us.

[@ThomasOrndorff]

AT ONE TIME, THEY DID NOT CARE IF YOU WENT OVER THE PINS. THEN THEY CHANGED THEIR MIND. MAYBE A LAW SUIT CAUSE THAT.

[@equitime77]

This seems to make more sense to me than double fold. Some very good tips, esp how to do the join. I can see how I could machine stitch it all, as I don't hand bind my quilts

[@painting55]

Why bias bindings for straight, non curved, bindings? I cut crossway selvage to selvage unless I need it for a rounded binding.

[@BobbiSalvini]

I was a self taught quilter and had no idea what folded double binding was until I retired and started watching tons of quilting tutorials. I always did the single fold and would also fold and tack a layer of the batting over for baby quilts to make the edge softer. The other difference is I use a ladder stitch for the hand sewing as I don't like that only a few threads are holding it down. . I like this method so much better. If I am using bias binding I recomend a row of stiching just inside the final stitch line before the binding is added so the edge gets more sepport. I have restored several old quilts and the edges get tugged on alot and the stretching is hard on the piece work. Thank you for letting me know I wasn't doing anything wrong! Is this acceptable for quilt competitions?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Bobbi! When entering a quilt in a competition , all judges have their own way of how they like binding. The best bet is to read the rules of the show you are entering. There is not right or wrong way to do anything in quilting. No Quilt Police!

[@pamelakissel7784]

Thank you for a great video/......I love that you are a bit of a "rule" breaker!!! I'm right there with you!!!

[@littlequiltsong9576]

Thank you Carrie and Fat Quarter Shop for this video tutorial! Very nicely done and explained - especially for us 'visual learners' :)! Love the look it gives the quilt!

[@cathieowen6586]

You chose a 7/8 inch finished binidng - why or how do you choose the seam allowance - should it be the same as the finished binding or 1/4 less

[@tamarmcginnis8610]

I bought cute floral appliques for corners of my quilt. They really match the quilt fabric

[@SuperBettyboop23]

I love the wide binding thanks for sharing❣️✂️🪡🧵❤️💕

[@Thegardenwhatcanbedone]

not that it would matter in most of my quilts but I love the look and I am wondering what quilt judges would think?

[@monicajohnson3211]

what is the point to doing it this way? it's gorgeous but just seems like a lot of work and a waste of fabric?

[@WhateverHunterLiz]

What is the name of the quilt on the wall and is there a pattern? I love it!

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

The quilt in the background does not have a pattern but features a block made from Cake Mix Recipe #1.

[@lorilee3306]

Awesome video! I've quilted for years it I picked up several great tips! New subscriber here!

[@AnonymousAmyMakes]

At 14:15, when she is marking the end of the binding she marked it at 1/2 inch seam allowance. But after she cut and was joining them to pin, she said 1/4 inch seam allowance. Am I misunderstanding what she means? Other than that, this was an amazing video!! Thank you Ladies!

[@hollywaddell6727]

Anonymous Amy: She marked the 1/2 inch line for her cutting line on the longest tail of the binding strip. One-half inch of extra fabric is needed because when joining the two cut ends together with a 1/4 inch seam allowance, the total fabric taken up in that seam allowance is 1/2 inch. Another way to put it is ... 1/4 inch on one raw edge, plus 1/4 inch on the other raw edge within the seam allowance equals a total of 1/2 inch of fabric used up by the seam allowance. Thus the reason for marking the cutting line 1/2 INCH BEYOND the raw edge of the shortest tail of the binding strip to allow for the 1/4 inch seam allowance being taken up on both raw edges of the biding tails. Think of it as the same principle as when cutting the pieces for a block pattern ... the pattern pieces are cut 1/2 inch larger than the desired finished size to allow for the 1/4 inch seam allowance being taken up on both sides of the pattern piece when joined to its neighbor.

[@wog1949]

Thank you for the chart, it will come in handy. Is there a reason that you don't iron the final fold before sewing?

[@iampaperprincess]

i was thinking the same thing. would seem to me it would make it more manageable.

[@deborahgiles8214]

GREAT tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing. Also love the quilt behind you. :-)

[@Marceroby53]

Awesome explanation and great camera shots! Thank you

[@donnazappala7738]

This is such and awesome tutorial; thank you Carrie for doing such a wonderful job of detailing the exact process so that our mitered corners will come out perfectly with a beautiful wide binding!

[@melmcd100]

So helpful! I’ve always wanted to improve the appearance of my bindings and now I know how to do it! Thank you so much!

[@sherrylynnsellers6169]

What an awesome lesson! Thank you so much for sharing this!!! ❤

[@vickiboschman790]

Great job you two. I enjoy all these tuts.but for some reason, this was particularly helpful.

[@IdratherbeinHobbiton]

Awesome tutorial! Love the detailed explanation. Thanks! And I love the half square triangle quilt hanging behind y'all!

[@lindagillespie6556]

Love my Jolly jabber and love ALL BINDING!Thank you Carrie and Kimberly

[@nanette7fl]

WOW great video. I do have a question though. I'm a sewer who is learning to quilt....Question is I saw when you were sewing on the final bit after you joined your two pieces together and you went back a bit past where you ended sewing your seam allowance. Wouldn''t it be better to tack it down (back sewing) or doesn't it really matter? Thank you. I really enjoyed the lesson.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

It's all personal preference. You just don’t want to backstitch too much because you may create additional bulk in your binding.

[@marietaof]

Why all extensions are always 45 degrees?

[@copperbuttons7376]

Thank you so much for this video. I really learned so much and Carrie is a fantastic teacher! ~ Carol S.

[@kathleenrohring4090]

I like Carrie Nelson's easy to follow teaching. Keep them coming Carrie.

[@lindapucillo3493]

Thanks for the tutorial. Any way to machine stitch the binding instead of hand sewing? The hand sewn method looks beautiful, but I can’t do much hand sewing any more. Thanks for the advice.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Linda! Here's a link to our playlist about machine binding: kzbin.info/aero/PLNTabBf7OG9JhVYlxw9CJTjfph5LPQ_GR

[@dianehriniak5271]

Neat technique! Frames the quilt beautifully! Thank you for such detailed instructions!

[@Annie.C.61]

Wonderful video! So interesting and educational and whoever was filming this was amazing. Thank you so much.

[@nz-nz]

This helps a lot. Thanks for clear instructions!

[@tantemili]

Nice and neat. Thank You so much for sharing

[@fashionwork540]

Great tutorils and fantastic binding msm sooooooo superb👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@lorriwall2523]

Nice to such beautiful hand work!

[@ThomasOrndorff]

Would a walking foot be better to use? I use my walking foot almost every project.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hi Thomas! Kimberly does use a walking foot when doing binding so that will work!

[@rebeccabrothers8056]

I really liked the fact you hand stitched the binding!