Continuous Bias Binding - 200" of binding from 1/2 yard of fabric!

[@bnyzhny]

This is the Easiest, Quickest, and CLEAREST explanation as to how to make continuous bias binding ANYwhere On or Off the web! Thank you 👏👏

[@Annemmaher]

This is the best tutorial. I make "Little Dresses for Africa" so it works out very cheap and quick. Can get enough binding for the straps for 2 dresses and pockets out of half a yard. By the way, I have just made my 477th. dress

[@SmittenKitten.]

This is one the best comments I've ever read on YT. :)

[@wmpdd33]

wow!

[@sashichandra2667]

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[@cakemakingnanny]

I watched this video today and I am amazed at the continuous bias binding tutorial. I use tons of bias binding at Christmas to bind tree skirts and to make binding the old way is so tedious. Thanks once again for your fabulous video. You have saved me loads of time with this and there's nothing more precious to quilters than time. I love your videos. Thank you again.

[@bonnieborgman4710]

This is the absolute easiest way to do a continuous bias binding I have ever tried. Thanks Jenny.. You are a peach. You have made my quilting life so much easier...

[@monellerichmond7208]

What a wonderful way to make bias tape! The main advantage of this method, of course, is that you need not join individual pieces. I just made 30 feet of tape, which would have required 20 separate seams. These are time-consuming and very difficult to get just right. Just a few tips: 1) make sure the right sides of the fabric are together when you sew the seam--don't laugh! 2) when you match the lines, make sure they meet where the seam will be (1/4" from the edge), not on the edge itself. This is what creates the "crosses" mentioned which you cannot see in the video. If the lines meet on the edge, the cutting line will not be continuous, and 3) I like to press the seam open before cutting--it makes it much easier and prettier. Have fun!

[@dcwatashi]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! It was driving me crazy because YOU CANNOT see the lines at all and the camera was out of focus

[@SimonaShine]

Thank you! 💋

[@okterlox0]

Thanks for your extra tips!

[@amlaboy]

The single most helpful tutorial thus far. What would we do without you, Jenny...and MSQC? I don't even want to imagine.

[@AmandaSenior86]

This is by far the simplist tutorial I have seen so far, I was going to just buy bias binding off the street after watching the others fold, cut, pin. draw repeat repeat repeat!! But now, i'll give it a go on my trusty Viking! I love your accent too, so warm! Thank you for Sharing!

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Fun video. It’s amazing how much you’ve grown over the years, with your videos and productions more and more professional. It’s been enjoyable watching your company blossom. Thank you.

[@galinda98]

I LOVE this!!! I'll wager it knocks a good 20-25 minutes off the binding cutting and stitching process! I am going to use this procedure for the binding on my next quilt!! Jenny, your tutorials have taken me from a complete novice in October 2011, to a confident intermediate, with 6 quilts, 2 seasonal table runners, and 4 hot pads under my belt already...and even after breaking my right clavicle in a car wreck in December!!!

[@LulingCarRally]

This is absolutely the best tutorial on continuous binding ever. the others on youtube tell you that the fabric must be a square shape before which , as this video shows, is just a bunch of poppycock. Missouri Quilt Company, You Rock!

[@CherylGoyer]

I've been making continuous binding using the method from Lap Quilting since the 80s. Love that I don't have to make a square first. Thank you for making this video.

[@grhartnell]

Of all the videos and tutorials on BB I have watched yours is the best! Thank you so much. You make is easy to understand and follow.

[@mistyblahuta4340]

Hooray! Thank you so much! I really appreciated that you pointed out yours wasn't perfect--it reassured me when mine wasn't either. The bias strip is amazing and I'm so excited to have this new skill!

[@painpuppy]

WOW that is very impressive. I am new to quilt making and as yet, having only made quilts with straight lines, i haven't made bias binding.. but now i have seen this demo i wont be worried about making it, without having to sew lots of seperate pieces together. Thank you so much for sharing this. MSQC you rock!! Everything i have learned about quilt making has come from you!!

[@evelynperry2805]

I just tried this and it worked wonderfully . I just used a regular ruler. Totally excited to be able to use this often!

[@DeerDope]

Finally a continous binding video I could follow, the second step of pinning to sew is so important.

[@rosewood513]

The lines are good enough, you are explaining this better than others. Thank you

[@bellarine_bee_wraps]

I have watched this tutorial so many times- it’s just wonderful thanks. Very professional finish to all of my quilts.🎉

[@sasissy1]

This was the BEST! I have tried to do this method before and I never quite got it. I can't wait to get the tool!

[@ethelejack]

Thanks - fab instructions. I used to do this with a square fabric. I needed to be more efficient, timewise, and so I adapted your instructions. After pressing the triangle, and removing it, I marked the top right part of fabric for 1.5", then brought up the bottom, pinned, sewed & pressed. Marking all the sewing lines would be too long, so I did the above, and sat at my serger, marked the cover 1.5" and used it to cut the fabric. 9.5 m of cut & pressed bias tape in less than 20 min. Awesome.

[@rainbowcollin2001]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I typically only do apparel and costume sewing and this method is so much better when making binding tape with satins than other methods i've used in the past. THANKS!

[@patriciacollins4190]

another neat video , lots easier then i tried to do Thanks ! watching these videos makes me want to sew all day Thanks !

[@ShareArgPatag]

Thank you Jenny for your tutorial and .for taking the time to teach. Learning how to use a sewing machine and these instructions are so clear and practical! . Watching you here in Patagonia!

[@karendinter6569]

This is why I LOVE Jenny Doan's tutorials! This is an amazing "trick", thank-you!

[@norakruger5845]

This is the best method to make your own binding. And this is better than some I've seen on youtube as you only need to sew one seam. I wish she had specified the width of the strips she marked since I don't have the folding tool she used. It's nice to know you can make 200" from 1/2 yard of fabric, but not if you don't know the width of the strips. You can find online a Continuous Bias Binding Chart which answers this question.

[@spotpup1]

I agree that it would be very helpful to know what width she was cutting her strips to get 200” of binding.

[@sammyruiz1986]

I have been doing it the hard way all this time!! Thank you so much for teaching me something new and beneficial!!

[@SmittenKitten.]

Since I'm new to quilting, this tutorial, for me, is quite literally like watching real magic happening right before my eyes. Your magical spell has dazzled me! Amazing!!

[@211ssw]

Of all bias making tutorials, this wins,hands down- really amazing. Looks wonky but works! Love that you are right-handed with scissors! Surprise!

[@AuntieStina]

This tutorial, like all the others, ROCKED! You have some of the best ideas!

[@dottiesemich906]

I've seen this done before, but couldn't wrap my brain around it...You have made it sew simple...Thanks bunches

[@DarksideBallerina]

Ma'am, you are a lifesaver! Thank you for this tutorial!

[@RnYlwRn]

Wow. I bought the tool after seeing the video. Months later I tried to use the tool without returning to the video tutorial. Brain dead! A link to this tutorial should be attached to the tool! Awesome!

[@francesgale3174]

Thanks so much! I just started sewing again after 30 yrs. and the pattern said I needed 153 inches of 3 inch wide bias. It showed drawings and instructions for making a "tube" but I couldn't follow. After watching your tutorial it finally made sense.

[@MDBNGUYEN]

I am with pkrishma who said, BRILLIANT! Wow, I can't wait to try this. I am currently making my first quilt and your tutorials are inspiring and amazing. With your help, I do believe my quilt will come out wonderfully! Thanks again! M.

[@hjw4b3g]

Amazing! I wish I knew of this video before I watched the other sites. I ended up sewing so many bits of bias to make one long piece! Thank you for that great tutorial!

[@PKEDRM]

Thank you! I needed to make 10 yards of bias tape to make piping for an upholstery project. Your tutorial made the process painless! I had to make the last yard and a half the 'old way' and this was so much easier.

[@Danzeldee27]

Love you Jennie and really enjoyed the tutorial. I have never been able to make a long piece of binding, I will do this from now on. Thank you so much!

[@misottovoce]

What I love about YOUR tutorial is that you use only one seam! Other methods use two. Thanks so much!

[@anthonygillies5816]

We couldn't understand our book so we watched this video and lo and behold it all made sense. Many thanks

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

***** Yahoo!! We're glad this video helped!

[@jo0mee]

Will this method work on any length of fabric even if it's 4 times longer than the width?

[@bethbilous4720]

this is so cool, so much better than piecing small strips all together. thanks, will watch again.

[@laurasouyoultzis3976]

Thank you! I just finished my 1st quilt top and tried this method out an a piece of scrap before cutting into my binding fabric. Worked very well. I'm ready to make yards of binding!

[@lisacorbin4477]

I love this tutorial. I never was able to understand how to make binding and this was my aha moment. Coupled with the ultimate binding tutorial, I now prefer to bind everything. I just completed making a continuous strip from 1 yard of 54" wide shirt weight denim. I prefer a 4" binding to the 2.5" and I have no idea how many yards I have here, but rolled up it looks like a jelly roll size. I use this on denim blankets I make for Operation Quiet Comfort and they send them to our wounded troops overseas. Also, I take the triangle that gets cut off and add it back onto the other end of the strip to max my yardage. yes, I do get a few seams going the other way, but it doesn't matter to me. Done is better than perfect!

[@wylldflower5628]

Lisa Corbin Thank you so much for your comment, I've been trying to visualize and do the math for my 4" binding Before I order the fabric as I don't want to mess this one up!!

[@ethelejack]

I am making custom baby bibs and covers for seniors, and you should see my stash of bias tape. You can't buy much in the line of patterned bias tape, so this gives a really sharp alternative, and makes the finished product look so finished. Glad I could help someone too! I forgot to say that I also use a bias tape folder - a little metal unit that cost $7.99 - and it works a treat.

[@nancygiansante6847]

Well, thanks goodness for seam rippers! This took we three attempts to figure out but perseverance paid off. I managed to make several feet of continuous binding. Now I know which side of the fabric to mark the lines on and also how to line up the two pieces. Next time should be a breeze. Thank you so much for this video!

[@lynnealexander1981]

YIPPEE!! I just finished making my 1st bias binding, THANKS TO YOU, Jenny! With the right tools, your tutorials and following the directions. I had to laugh at myself with trial-n-error as I ripped the seam and re-did this 3 times; seems I made the same mistakes as others of not lining up my X's at the 1/4-inch seam line then forgot to off-set by one width, but the end result was PERFECT ~ I'll use this again and again! Thank you!

[@clark1233]

This is awesome! At first I did not think it woud work.. IT DOES!! EASY EASY EASY.. Thank you for sharing this..

[@stephaniesteelman6917]

so much better than the other ones i watched and I just got one of these rulers on clearance at the local quilt shop not even knowing how to use it.

[@rohlatramsbottom6335]

best continuous bias binding ever. best way to do it so far

[@KimPhilibert1203]

This is a great idea. I can't wait to try it out. I just finished quilting one so this might just be the time! Thanks so much for all your tricks & knowledge Jenny!

[@babescraftroom]

Holy cow, How easy was that? Not to mention fast too.... lol. Thanks Jenny, you are the queen of quilting in my eyes.... hugs Barb

[@SewingSue1]

This is the best thing ! makes it so easy to have beautiful binding

[@xftuser]

That was clever! Very timely I am going to make PJ and I love to put on piping on it! Thanks for sharing. More power!

[@joycekaminski1508]

I bought this binding tool, used it but didn't watch the video. Now it all makes sense...lol. I should know better to try something before I watch Jenny. I just love your tutorials and, as a beginning quilter, they have been invaluable. I was at a quilt show recently and was telling my friend about you and a complete stranger interrupted the conversation to add her raves about your videos. Keep them coming!!!

[@482milena]

love this idea...hate making bindings,so will now try this out..the simpler it is the better for me

[@hannahbug21]

Thank you so much! I have been making binding tiny piece at time and hating every moment of it. This makes so much more sense! Definitely trying this method!

[@ksharpe8137]

Holy cow! You've just saved me so much time making my binding!

[@cherylreadio9308]

I tried this without the ruler.... it worked BUT I immediately bought the ruler... life is so much easier.

[@shirleygreen7096]

Thanks Jenny love your tutorials fast and easy

[@HereintheSW]

Wow! This is an excellent tip. I make aprons and use a lot of bias tape. Thank you.

[@shirleydiaz2565]

YAY! I love this! You explained it so well. Thank you. I really needed this. God Bless you.

[@pitagurl00]

Thank you so much for showing this, I wish I had seen this before I spent over a hour trying to match bias cut ends together for my 1st quilt!! I KNEW there was a better way!

[@morarivera9580]

Thank you. I’ve been using this system since I first saw it in the book Happy Endings by Mimi Dietrich. It appears on page 36. I’ve had to relearn the system each time I use it because to me it is very complicated, but it saves time. Lucky for me that now I have it illustrated in your video.

[@barbaradake9400]

Thank you for this video. I've always heard about this but the way you explained it I finally understand it. I'll have to get that ruler.

[@ronnielamberti4860]

thank you so much, I enjoyed making the continuous binding and it was easy. Your site really helps me allot. Keep on doing a great job.

[@CindyNPensacola]

Great tutorial. I had to watch it 4-5 times and then stop it at each interval to do it right. One thing I noticed is that she is using fabric that doesn't have a right and wrong side, or so it seems. Be sure to mark the lines on the right side of the fabric so you know where to cut when you turn the tube inside out. Thanks again for a great tutorial!!

[@e2cmmm]

Cindy Shivers , This can be done either way: I mark my lines on the wrong side of the fabric where I can see the lines more easily. Then after sewing the seam, I cut on those lines on the wrong side without turning the tube. ☑️👵🏻👍🏻❗️

[@moniqueadam496]

This is just amazing! I join with so many others in saying "thank you!"

[@craftymom7]

Yes Jenny , This was very helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@valjusp]

Thank you for this tutorial on binding! I love this one.

[@jamievanskiver8380]

Wow amazing!!! Can't wait to try this out!😊

[@annieyoung4]

Great tutorial. I loved doing this and you are so easy to listen to. Thank you. One suggestion.... make sure to mention that you should have the fabric right side up so that you are drawing your lines on the right side, otherwise it doesn't work.

[@dedeeduckham3950]

I have always used this method since I was taught to quilt about ten years ago. I was sharing your link with a new quilter. But gosh and golly I want that ruler to make it even easier! oooh OOH! What is that snowflake quilt behind you? I want, no I NEED that pattern! LOL

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Great feedback JJ, thanks!

[@robinbird3656]

I am going to try it AND share it with friends as well.

[@debwieser5101]

Ah, the light bulb just went off! Thanks, Jenny, for the tutorial!!

[@marianacasso3400]

sus consejos me ayudan un montón...perfecto!!!

[@divalea]

This technique should be taught as part of Sewing 101, right after learning to sew a straight seam.

[@AslansLucy]

I bought the tool, as well--love it! I too, had problems understanding meeting the "crosses". Also, since I make my own binding--many times with a print--I would like to know up front in the video, what side to make the marks...realized she did it on the "right" side after watching the whole tutorial:).

[@tisha331]

Thank you so much for bringing me happiness!! I've always liked bias binding on pillows, dresses and so on, but I found it so boring to be measuring, cutting, stitching...I were using the" Ultimate sewing bible" by Marie Clayton and it is a great reference book on techniques and I usually keep checking it, but then I found you and fell in love again with bias binding so I greatly appreciate your including this video on KZbin. Merry Christmas to all of you!

[@Tyger16314]

That is awesome how you do that! Wow! THANK YOU.

[@nurselulu67]

I"m getting that next; wow, that is so fabulous! I love this! Thank you for sharing..I love all your shows :)

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We apologize that the charcoal lines on the fabric didn't show up better. We may try and release an updated video in the future with a lighter fabric. Hopefully, despite the invisible lines, this tutorial is still helpful. Happy Quilting!

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[@SimonaShine]

Amazing! Thank you for the tutorial,it's very helpful!

[@annaavidan6607]

excellent! clear,easy and very nice explanation

[@Slackerella]

I love this method of making continuous binding! Note to self: If using a Frixion pen to mark the lines, don't try to press the seam open before turning the tube right-side out to cut. LOL! I erased a bit of the lines this way.

[@happycluck4163]

that is amazing! Can't wait to try it - thanks!!

[@LulingCarRally]

Yes make sure the intersection of the cutting line and the 1/4 inch seam allowance are matched up.

[@jo0mee]

Will this method work on any length of fabric even if it's 4 times longer than the width?

[@frostytheron4526]

Wow, that's so cool!

[@elchewtoy]

Oh my it works... Thanks for sharing, it works!!!

[@juliehowlett2086]

Awesome tip. Really informative

[@hazelshepherd496]

Wonderful method I have never seen that done before.....might have known you would one step ahead.....

[@jo0mee]

so i used this method on fabric that was way longer! some tips: i didnt have the ruler she had so i had to measure (to get strips that are 2 inches wide, you need to measure your marks every 2+7/8 inches apart from each other :). also don't forget to offset that matching of either edge of the fabric by putting it one mark over. i made the mistake of matching the first mark on one edge to the first mark on the other edge and it came out wrong! luckily i checked before i cut so i just undid my sewing, but if i had cut they would've just been strips the width of the fabric.

[@kathyf3656]

Thanks for this video. I need 13 yards of bias tape and this is going to make it so much easier! LOL

[@monicahaigh4490]

Thanks for a great demo

[@thomasjohnstone2087]

Thank you so much .will have to buy fabric first then go back on your site to recap.

[@kathykirkpatrick167]

Thank you for this video. Can you tell me-should I cut the savages off first? Which is the right side of the fabric? When you say the lines cross, what do you mean? Thank you.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Glad it helped!

[@pkrishma]

Apologize..?? Oh Please..do not! This was a brilliant ..brilliant...brilliant tutorial!! For a beginning quilter...you taught me an advance tutorial so I can make my own bias with a fabric of my choice, save money on buying store bought bias, make hundreds of inches of bias quick and easy! Thank you...Ms Jenny. I must admit .... that I have watched almost all of your tutorials.....and very soon I will be a happy quilter making good quilts...and will have you to thank for.

[@Annemmaher]

Smitten Kitten, Thank you for your comment. Just finished my 500 dress. Anne Maher

[@maryalgar8779]

Thank you for this. QUESTION: Do you iron the seams open after cutting?