How To Miter A Striped Border | a Shabby Fabrics Quilting Tutorial

[@wandadandeneau9074]

Best Video ever. Really brought how miters should be constructed.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it has helped you! Thank you for your comment! - Abby

[@1cpamom-]

I just viewed your video for the 5th time and then proceeded to miter a pieced border which contained two 1/4 inch inset strips which demanded a sharp 90 degree turn. Your detailed, clear, and, I smile as I say it, cheerful instructions gave me the confidence to produce great results without a hole at the start of my border. Partial seams will feel way easy after this exercise! Thanks so so much!!!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Woohooo! We're so happy to hear that this tutorial gave you the confidence needed to complete your project. Thanks so much for watching! -Michelle

[@Suzanka-d7y]

Thank you. I am mitering my last wider border that is also a STRIPE a lot like yours and this was so helpful! I want the stripes to match up! Good luck to me in doing this, but I have more confidence now!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We are happy that our tutorial has helped you! You can do this! We believe in you! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@sandracedar368]

Thank.you! I always learn so much from you. I admire your peace & calm. I think that is what makes your teachings so wonderful! Thank you🤗

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for your kind words, Sandra! We're so happy you're part of the Shabby Fabrics family! - Sophie

[@sandracedar368]

@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you🤗

[@Soohs1]

Thank you, Jennifer! I machine embroidered six 10" blocks of children's bears but the blocks needed to be built up. Your tutorial showed me how to use multiple mitered borders for each block. Not only did the borders look beautiful but they also focused attention on the embroidery. Love your videos!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're so glad this tutorial inspired you with your project! Thanks so much for your kind words. :) -Michelle

[@amyohl5037]

Thank you have made my first Christmas kaleidoscope and need to miter borders.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad we've been able to inspire you! Thanks for watching!! -Michelle

[@jobailey4324]

My first mitered corner quilt. I love it.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're glad this project inspired you! Thanks so much for watching. -Michelle

[@JAXIE500]

Your videos are so wonderful, even watching 5 years later

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We really appreciate your support and glad it helps you!😊 Thank you for your comment! - Abby

[@sharicochems6299]

Thank you. Making a pillow for my sister couldn’t find any instructions that I could understand. I completely understand you. Thank you sooooo much.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad it was helpful! We'd love to see it when it's done! - Yajaira

[@suetiek4855]

Your video on mitered corners was the bomb! So easy. Thank you!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this video and glad that we can help you! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@bettygryner2546]

Merry Christmas to you and all love you too

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you very much! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas!! 💖 -Michelle

[@mjp5129]

Very pretty. Love the fabric. As usual it’s too long ago to get. 😏. Oh well, thanks for the video. Getting ready to do miters. Never done it before.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and loved the fabric! We appreciate your support and comment! 😊 - Abby

[@dianadivadiamond]

Thank you so much for the tips you shared.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're happy you enjoyed this tutorial! Thank you so much for watching!! -Michelle

[@tammystandup628]

Thank you for sharing this….I’m fairly new to quilting

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're glad you enjoyed this tutorial. Thank you so much for watching! -Michelle

[@siscarmichael2949]

Wow! You go Jen! I’ve watched many videos on how to miter a boarder and this was by far the best! Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! I will pass this on to Jen! Happy sewing! ~Leah

[@dorishuddleston8818]

Thanks you are my favorite to watch. I love that cathedral window behind you. I may have told you I have made 3 king size. One for each of my children. I am 85 and started sewing at 15. You do great work.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our tutorials!

[@ladyduce00]

You make it ALL look so easy. Thank YOU, Jennifer your the best.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for watching and for leaving your kind comment!

[@pattikmetz9681]

I just can’t thank you enough for this video. Your step by step directions are great! My mitered borders turned out great!! :)

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So happy you enjoyed this project!! Thanks for watching!! -Michelle

[@emilylemming7020]

Just tried this with a 17 inch wide border consisting of 4 border strips. Worked like a charm! Forked pins really helped keep the nested seams in place. Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That's great! Thanks for watching. ❤️ - Beth

[@cherylmazzoncini]

Thank you so very much for this information

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are very welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@newbeequilter]

I'm telling you, that overhead camera showing how beautiful it comes out, makes this method SO convincing! And the lining up and multiple pinning really pays off, doesn't it? This also shows how a mitered striped border (with that pretty red narrow accent) dresses up a simple layout of blocks. Having beautiful fabric doesn't hurt either. :-) Very nice job, Jennifer.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for your attention to detail and for taking the time to watch our video!

[@CarissaTownsend92]

Love the detailed teaching that you do for us Jennifer. You truly have the gift of teaching. Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to watch!

[@BOW2660]

Thank you! I have a quilt top that just needs a little something (in my eyes) and this will be the perfect addition before I begin to quilt. Your directions and tutorial is very easy to follow. Thanks again!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching, Shelley! - Sophie

[@virginiarangelperez3109]

Gracias, no entendí nada.

[@TerriRomano]

Finally my answer to finish my baby quilt tomorrow!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Yay!! Let us know how it goes! - Morgan

[@deniseluper2647]

Thank you for your detailed tutorial. These tutorials a such a wonderful tool

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Denise! ~Leah

[@nana31331]

God Bless you!!! This was exactly what I need, a matching mitered border.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You're welcome! :) -Kyla

[@shellymoon7386]

Thanks for sharing this. I am about to try my first one and your tutorial was very straightforward.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching, Shelly! - Sophie

[@tinaheron5825]

I am new to quilting - my first project is a cushion cover with a fence post block and a 3 stripe border with a mitered corner (hopefully) . so i have been collecting methods . your method so far is the simplest and easiest to follow. BTW none of the other have mentioned the quarter inch at the corner of the quilt . thankyou!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching Tina! Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah

[@leslieh1234]

I have just started this quilt. Happy that I came across this tutorial.Thx

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Yay! Let us know how it turns out! - Morgan

[@marybelz4459]

Wonderful! Thanks!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad you enjoyed this video! Thanks for watching!! -Michelle

[@gailking4897]

Thanks again Jennifer. By the way.... I just love the cathedral window quilt behind you. It's just gorgeous 😀

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much! We have a pattern and kit for that quilt, if you're interested: pattern: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Cathedral-Window-in-Heather-Quilt-Pattern-P52285.aspx kit: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Cathedral-Window-in-Heather-Quilt-Pillow-Kit-P51877.aspx

[@kerriumeki3304]

I watched your mitered cirner tutorial yesterday and successfully completed it. I was so impressed with the end result i will make more. Thank you. It looks just as good as yours

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Yay! That is awesome to hear! Thanks for watching and sharing your success story with us!

[@taichivideos4258]

This was a wonderful tutorial on mitered corners. I had never done mitered corners before and was quite scared to even start. Your directions and video gave me confidence and I am very pleased with the results. Thank you so much!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That is so great to hear! Happy you loved the video and it gave you the confidence to try this technique :) Thanks for watching!

[@drenamurphy9193]

Fantastic your instructions are always so very clear.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much!

[@jameelaalfares6005]

Drena Murphy ه

[@annwitten4359]

Thank you!! Gorgeous fabrics too! I was so excited when I got my Shabby Fabrics catalog in the mail and saw the new collection.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for ordering our catalog :)

[@jodiegreen7925]

Thank you! I now know how to miter a striped border.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hello Jodie! That is great news! Happy to hear you found our tutorial helpful! Thank you for watching and don't forget to subscribe to our KZbin Channel: kzbin.info - Yajaira

[@kaym804]

Thank you I am just about to do a mitred corner this was a great help❤️

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad it was helpful! Let us know how your project turns out! - Morgan

[@outlander5706]

Excellent video

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! ~Leah

[@theresamunro8004]

Hahaha! I went to the grocery store covered in thread the other day too! lol Great idea about the lint roller!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

How to spot a quilter! ;) haha - Morgan

[@janestewart3002]

Jen, Thanks for posting this mitered border video. I am about to add a pieced (outer + inner) mitered border around the outside of a quilt block...yep, a block, not a quilt but the same exact principles apply. And my block border is a pieced border made with a finished 5/8" wide cream outer border strip with a 3/8" green inner border added to it. I wondered how to handle those seam allowances between those 2 strips and now, thanks to you, I know to nest them. The only thing missing in this video is that you forgot to explain how to calculate the length of those border strips and how to center them on the sides. Other than that, you did a excellent job of explaining how to add a pieced outer border to a quilt. Exactly what I needed!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for the feedback, Jane! We're so happy you've found this tutorial helpful! - Sophie

[@dianneunderwood8456]

Well thought out and excellent demonstration. The only thing I might suggest you add is how you arrived at the length of your border fabrics to have enough to go around each side. Thank you for helping out new and more seasoned sewers & quilters.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for that suggestion! That's a great idea. :) - Morgan

[@lauriemullin6087]

Loved your video. I’m actually making a table runner for my sister. It’s my first quilting project. I think I’ll be able to do those corners now. Crossing my fingers. Lol

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You've got this! We're glad you're trying new things. Make sure you check out our fun, new Pint Size Table Runner Series for inspiration: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video?search=pint And please let us know if you have any more questions. 💖 -Michelle

[@monaleduc5720]

Great tutorial

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching! -Michelle

[@angelaharding1197]

I have always avoided the mitered corner until now I have a quilt made with the chocolate and Rose's fabric and a mitered corner would make the quilt but it's just sitting in my sewing box, well guess what I'm going to be doing this weekend thanks Jennifer.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Love that this inspired you to start back on that quilt! Thanks for watching!

[@leslieh1234]

Wish I could post pictures of my results based on this terrific tutorial.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We'd love to see them! You can email them to us: [e-mail] or share them on Facebook or Instagram! - Morgan

[@maaryasiddiqui3599]

Thank you! Very nice quilt.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So happy you love the quilt! Thanks for watching!

[@cherylmazzoncini]

Thank you so much ❤

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial! Thanks for your comment! ❤️ - Abby

[@xhulibajrami6500]

Hi Jennifer thank you for your tutorial! Was lovely to see how to do a mitre corner. Do you do a tutorial on the final quilt on how to put the baking on . Please let me know as I’m interested. Have an awesome day and thank you so much 😃

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hello! We are happy to hear that you found this tutorial useful! Unfortunately, we do not have another video that shows how to put on the backing on. We would be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have? - Yajaira

[@pennyjump1359]

Perfect video to teach this technique! Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for watching! We're so happy you found it helpful. - Morgan

[@dianedowns7655]

I got so much out of the mitered border instructions. My border turned out perfect, except it wouldn't lay out flat unless I turned it over. Then the boarder that I wanted in the front ended up being in the back. What did I do.

[@jeanieallen4768]

Just what I needed to see and it helped so much!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Yay! We are always happy to be of assistance. :) -Kyla

[@Boojum360]

How neet is that.. thank you for the tutorial. I just love learning something new. Could you do this on all quilts or is only on quilts like the one you showed?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Sara - You can certainly use the miter technique on any of your corners - you'll just want to keep the print on the fabric in mind as some prints may not be as pleasing when placed like that. Hope this helps! -Michelle

[@ckl5590]

Great tutorial. I’m working on a quilt border that has 5 borders together to miter. I’m reviewing with videos since it’s been a long time.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Wow! Well happy to hear you found our tutorial useful. We'd love to see it once it is done! - Yajaira

[@susanholstein1]

Thanks for a great video.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching! - Morgan

[@marilynanderson7792]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching! - Morgan

[@jeanettegrottick2560]

Hello Jennifer...I'm doing my first double mitered border and your video was wonderful. (I never thought to join the strips together then miter them on the quilt) My question is when piecing the strips of fabric together are they sewn on straight or mitered together like binding strips. That's one thing I'm not able to find out. Thanks

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hello Jeanette. Apologies for the delayed response. We're happy you enjoyed this video!! To answer your query, you would miter them together like binding strips. Hope that helps!! -Michelle

[@patlynes8447]

Thank you. This will really help!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You're welcome! :) Glad you found it helpful, thanks so much for watching.

[@helpful112]

Do you have a tutorial for the fabric rose on the bag behind you? Love your tutorials. Thank you

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! Unfortunately we don't have a video for the rose but I will pass on your request! Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah

[@jerilynnoble4987]

Jennifer, can you do a tutorial on how to piece together material for a backing that is larger than fabric that greater than 44". I can't always find the backings that are 108" wide

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thanks for the great suggestion!

[@newbeequilter]

+ Wanita Gons - From what I hear, a sewist might be alright with piecing the quilt's top, but have trouble with how your quilting stitches come out uneven because of the different thread counts. I believe quality quilting cotton's thread count is 80 (80 threads wide per inch?) vs. sheeting (flat bed sheets) which can be anywhere from 180 (older inexpensive sheets) up to around 700 tc for the more expensive ones. So when doing the actual quilting stitches, your needle will go through the quilting cotton (your pieced top) easily, but then hesitate to get through the higher count sheeting threads. When the needle comes back up, it will be "yanking" it to get through the higher count threads and then come back up too fast or hard through the pieced top. That might be exaggerating the motions, but from what I understand, the issue will affect your stitching quality on your average domestic machine. Now if you're just making a throw for the kids to use in the family room that might be okay - and would still be a thing of beauty to you and those who use it. But if I was spending around $12-$14 a yard for quality quilting fabric and put lots hours into assembling it, sending it off (and paying) for the longarmer to quilt it so I could give it as a special gift or hoping it will be a family heirloom, I think I'd use "quilt shop quality" cotton fabric for the backing. OR: If you're going to use sheeting to make a quilt, I'd suggest using similar thread count of another sheet(s) to piece the top. Also, think about using a Microtex needle that's designed to handle higher thread counts. Maybe Jennifer can address this issue too in a future video :-)

[@lazinabahadoorsingh4338]

Jerilyn Noble how to MAKE a full sheet set

[@barbaracarroll8765]

Thank you! Very good tutorial! I saw one where they sewed the opposite way so there is no puckering. Does it make that much of a difference? She also did the 1/4 inch marking where not to sew the border at the corner. Just received this quilt kit last week and am anxious to get started and see how my mitering comes out.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

It always helps to change direction to avoid puckering, so that's why a lot of people recommend it. It will also help not to pull or distort the fabric while sewing it. Let us know how your project turns out! - Morgan

[@markraphael7975]

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[@sagegary993]

@Mark Raphael flixportal =)

[@markraphael7975]

@Sage Gary thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it !!

[@sagegary993]

@Mark Raphael happy to help xD

[@ladyd54]

Great video, I have a quilt that I'm designing with a striped border.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

What good timing! We are so glad this video will come in handy for you!

[@jobailey4324]

How do I calculate how much more of the border needs to extend/go past the sides? Some calculation with width of border?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Jo - A good way to estimate would be to measure the width of your border (for instance, if your border is 5" wide, you'll add 5" to the length) and add an additional 6" to that number. That tends to be successful for us. Hope it helps! -Michelle

[@svetlana.0104]

Thank you very much

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You're so welcome! :) Thank you for watching. - Morgan

[@svetlana.0104]

@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you for everything you do for us. You share your experience and knowledge. Thanks from Russia. If my english is bad, sorry.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We are so happy to do it. Thank you for leaving a nice comment. Your English is very good, don't worry! :) - Morgan

[@svetlana.0104]

@@ShabbyFabrics Morgan, thank you! Good luck and have a nice day.

[@barbaradelarwelle7280]

Jennifer I have a quetion about the frixion pen. Since it disappears with heat does it come back if the quilts are in the cold?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

No, unless you are in extreme cold conditions this ink should not reappear. We have tested it by using the frixion clicker pen on a piece of fabric and then placing this piece of fabric in the freezer, and it did not reappear. Great question! :)

[@plstockwell]

I’ve been procrastinating for 8 years with my outer striped border. I’m going to do it now. I suspect my border wasn’t fussy cut because I didn’t even know what fussy cutting was. Thanks though.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We hope it went well for you!! - Morgan

[@tobythompson55]

Jenn, when you stated to fussy cut the (patterned) outer border, what was your strategy to do that? Did you place the same flower in your border material at each corner, or...? Beautiful quilt! Thx!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You absolutely can do that! We just make sure the stripes line up. :)

[@tobythompson55]

Shabby Fabrics Thank you for clarifying - lining up the stripes makes sense. I couldn't figure out how you could end up w the exact same floral motifs in all four corners. Over thinking!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

It's not over-thinking! There are definitely ways to do that and you can if you want, but it's not something we always focus on :)

[@elaineshannon9952]

I was able to get one end to work well, but cutting the border so one end lined up did not allow the other end to line up? What can I do differently the next time?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

The only thing we can think of is that the stripe you are working with may have some slight variation (curves, pattern, etc.) that makes it so the ends don't match up absolutely perfectly, and sometimes that can happen since the measurements of the quilt are what determine where the pattern will fall. As frustrating as that can be to our quilter's eyes, it's just how it works out sometimes! If you pause our video at the very beginning you can see that the roses and leaves don't match up in a continuous, unbroken pattern, but it still looks great with the sharp miter and continuing stripes :) Hopefully that helps put your mind at ease!

[@kristinejacobs3626]

How do you finish the raw edge though.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You can finish it with a zig-zag stitch or serger if you have one. - Morgan

[@bettyday3711]

can I get a print out of the instruction

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Unfortunately, we do not have print out of the video instructions on Mitered corners; however, below I have included a link to the free download we have on a Mitered Piano Key Board. www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/HowtoMiteraPianoKeyBorder_forDownload.pdf If you have any questions please let me know as I am always happy to help! :) -Kyla

[@virginiarangelperez3109]

Subtítulos en español por favor

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Gracias por su sugerencia. Pasaremos esta información a nuestro equipo creativo. -Michelle

[@wendyhansen3223]

My husband calls it sewing vomit.

[@donnacook2531]

Wendy Hansen Wow! What a charmer!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

😂 Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy Holidays Donna! ❄~Leah