Quilting Technique: Facing Instead of Binding

[@bethholness5153]

Love this, I'm going to reverse the facing so it goes on the front. Like a mock border. Must go play with this now, thanks.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Great idea!

[@lizcollinson2692]

I like that variation too.

[@marshalucky]

My thoughts too.😊

[@dyeitb1ack]

Have you tried it? That was my first thought too!

[@ceciliaaguiar]

How does this work ?

[@merryhill4790]

This is really a neat concept, especially for anything you want to hang. Personally, I have never see this technique even though I have been sewing for over sixty years. This is a hack I will definitely use a lot. Thanks for sharing.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad you like it!

[@cinziabeley7059]

A really interesting technique! Never come across this idea, and I love the idea of the ready made hanging system due to the corners. Many thanks!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EmmaWithJesus]

I love this!! I have struggled figuring out how to bind for so long, some techniques have you have one giant long binding strip that you fold backwards and forwards around the corners and it has confused me but this is so crisp and beautiful, I have to try it on a project I've had waiting for finish for 5 years. I am ready for the freedom of having a project finally complete! Thank you and God bless you! I look forward to learning all I can from you! :)

[@lessonslearnt5966]

So good to hear this will help you finish a long outstanding project! Thank you for watching!

[@sheilaisom194]

I've been waiting for someone to show something different that's easy. I hate the old binding methods, too much trouble. Thank you so much for this idea, I'm trying it right away on a baby blanket.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Great!

[@carollee7832]

Have never seen that technique done, but I think it's brilliant, especially for a wall hanging. Thanks for sharing another great hack!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome!

[@margealbanese1818]

Sheri, I’ve watched this a couple of times and am sure now that I’m going to try it out on my grandson’s Steampunk wall hanging I’m making for his birthday in May. Then I will do it on my latest project, a throw that is about 58 x 58. The border of the throw is small squares and a regular binding would take up too much space. Thanks for the video, it is a great option!

[@suestutzle2779]

I did this facing once on a large quilt-as-you-go baby play mat I made. The quilt was so thick that ordinary binding would be very difficult to sew on but this facing idea was ideal. It worked great. I sewed mine down with the machine so everything was reversable and nothing could catch and tear because it was made to throw on the floor for baby to roll around and play on. Love your cat, looks lovely.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That's a great idea!

[@jamesf1165]

You know that you can use Elmer's water soluble washable glue to baste things which is much less expensive than the spray-base. I do it all the time. It washes right out and fluffs right up. At first washing. My needle has no problem going through dried glue and as a bonus it acts like fabrics stabilizer when quilting.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Yes! I have seen that done. Definitely a more economical and less toxic adhesive.

[@momistaken]

Thanks so much, I haven’t seen this method before! A new trick for an old quilter!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome!

[@moon-ud8tq]

Simple vertical sewing looks really nice👍.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Yes! Thank you! And anyone can sew straight lines and it always looks great 👍🏻

[@jdefelice3307]

I have been using facing for my table runners 1) I can quilt them out flat (unlike with pillowcasing) 2) I can match the facing to the border so the front and back match, and 3) no bulky binding corners . The gap in the facing corners eliminates the bulk. Love this! Plus you can feel the edge of the facing as you topstitch on the front so you never stray into the backing fabric.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Great tips!

[@beccajeanbates]

Thank you so much for this great video. I just used this in reverse on a quilt. So I sewed it to the back and turned it to the front, so it looked more like a typical binding. The corners added extra flair. This looks so much nicer than the bindings I have done in the past and it was easier too!😊

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That sounds great! I am glad it worked out for you!

[@cbernier6967]

Wow this is a great idea that I have never seen. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@giclat1098]

Love how simple and neat the facing edges came out! Definitely saved this one! Thanks! I'm going to try your suggestion to use grey thread!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@conniethomson6266]

I have never seen this done before. It looks amazing ❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I hope you try it!

[@pattucker612]

Enjoyed this it was very interesting. I’ve never seen the corners and stuff done like that. Thank you.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AnneSTLMO]

I am going to try this in reverse, on a baby quilt. I will make the binding strips a little narrower, the corner triangles a little smaller AND THEN I will apply the facing to the back and fold it over to the front. Then I can do edge stitching and/or top stitching all the way around to secure the binding. Thanks for the idea and clear instructions.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That should work!

[@wjoyes]

I'd just wondered about the same! I'm a beginner so pleased to see someone who has more experience than me giving it a go.

[@ellenbarry758]

That’s a clever way to finish the project. I love the idea of hanging it with the corners

[@debralucca7527]

I am so glad I came across your channel. I struggle with neat mitered corners. This is a very awesome way to finish a quilt. Thanks so much ❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad it was helpful! And welcome to the channel! 💕

[@donnawilson7091]

Clear instructions and very good sound and visibility. Thank you I will try this method.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are welcome!

[@ginettelefebvre8817]

Hi Sheri. I love your adorable wall hanging. Thank you for showing how to do 'facing' . It's perfect for the wall hangings... if I find it easier I might do it on a quilt. Beautiful cat... thanks fir the chat and hugs

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@jeancarver6599]

I LOVE this technique!!!! I can't wait to try it on the baby quilt I'm making!!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@karin0963]

Genius! I know you said you didn't come up with the idea, but you shared it with us. Thank you. Great tutorial. I like that term, "amazing facing". 😊

[@papercents]

new subscriber here - wow, what a great technique - haven't seen this before - will definitely be trying this out on my next project. Thank you!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Welcome! Thanks for the sub!

[@anncameron4845]

I shall definitely share this technique with my quilting group, Freedom For Girls, Bridgeman Downs Baptist Church, Brisbane, Australia. Many thanks.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@maryjokruer6127]

Best facing tutorial I’ve seen! Thanks!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Wow, thanks!

[@denisestilling2810]

If that was a contrasting fabric ..attached to the back and flipped to the front it would be an excellent frame …this was inspiring. I would definitely machine stitch it. Thanks for sharing.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Great idea!

[@artsyladie7]

i am so glad I found this quilt facing method! Thank you! Yes, I would have either hand stitched it down in back, and yes, A slightly narrower facing would be nice. I am a very experienced sewist, but always learning new things. I like listening to and watching you and you are a pleasant person. I have subscribed!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad to have you! I hope this facing method will prove helpful in your projects.

[@VickiKolman]

KZbin put your video on my feed and I'm glad it did. I've never seen this before, but it looks great for this project. Your tutorial was easy to follow, plus, no binding join needed! Thank you for sharing this option!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad it was helpful!

[@georgiapeach6704]

I love this method. I want to do this with a fleece blanket to embellish it with the corners a print and the facing a solid and on the front instead of the back. Thank you.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Great idea!

[@janesturm]

Thank you for the suggestion of using painters tape for straight line quilting! I needed that idea and this brain does not figure things out anymore, getting old, lol.which is so aggravating because that used to be one of my best parts. Also the technique of facing the darling cat wall hanging.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You’re welcome! Glad you liked my ideas ❤️

[@lindac.5646]

Oh my gosh, this is the best method of binding small projects that I have seen yet.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Wow, thank you!

[@catharinebiddy9534]

This is a very nice way to finish a wall hanging/ quilts. Thank you for sharing!!❤️

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome!

[@retroredo9850]

You just showed everyone how to finish clothing! I don't quilt! But did take a free motion class to learn how to do decorative sewing. I dont always straight hem unless a stabie woven but especially knits. I make facings like this but still call it binding! I started never folding at seam! I fold over seam! I sometimes do a single fabric not folded if making a large cuff. This is also how to do easy shawl collar on a jacket! I cut many tops including sweatshirts especially okd ones or from thrift straight up front. Slightly V neckline. Add sawlmcolkar and matching cuffs! I also hem unstable knits with a more stable tshirt material cut across non stretch direction! Besides fitting to you at sides that all you do to finish clothing remakes.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Right?! I’ve done many facings on clothing too, but sounds like you do some really cool stuff!

[@jeanrishel840]

Absolutely genius! No need to fuss with mitered corners or have to join the ends! I love it.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad you like it!

[@karenowen300]

What a great tip, thanks for sharing. I will be trying this

[@wilycat5290]

Very neat, clean finish. Thanks for the video 😊

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thanks for watching!

[@deloresrast8543]

Wow!!! No clue you could bind like this!!!! Thanks Sheri!!!!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Another option for us quilters

[@betsymach2435]

I like the facing idea. I'm sending your video to my sister because she makes more modern type quilts, I think this would look good with her quilts.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thanks for passing it on!

[@jeanielipskey1272]

What a great way to finish wall hangings for sure! I will be trying this!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Please do!

[@linda9731]

Great Teacher! 3-1/2" squares and 2-1/2" wide binding. Easy technique and fantastic results. Thank you for sharing this idea.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome!

[@SherrysSheShedSewing]

Thank you for the tutorial! I have never seen this technique before. I can’t wait to try it out. Have a good rest of the week! 😊

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you! You too!

[@sandyheller5438]

I have never seen this method. I like it. Thank you for sharing. 💕

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I'm glad you like it

[@sheilacarroll7143]

I love this little wall hanging and I think the facing method was perfect for it! Thank you for sharing. 😊🍁🍃🦉

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome!

[@lisecousineau]

I will finish the Throw i’m doing…so happy I found you

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad to have you!

[@Verniemae]

I really like this technique. Thanks for sharing

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome!

[@suebean3873]

Wow, it’s beautiful. I’ve never ever seen this done in all the years I’ve quilted. Thank you. Would like to try this and like someone else said, I may reverse it too.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I hope you try it!

[@mandamorris7934]

Absolutely gonna have to try this .. Binding kicks my behind every time and keeps me from finishing a quilt... Love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome!

[@terrycrawford5778]

I just love that way of finishing a quilt. I never seen it before or heard of this. Thanks

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beadevries6308]

LOVE this facing! Thank you for the tutorial! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I’m so glad you liked it!

[@karenfore9422]

God bless you for sharing this method. I cannot master those mitered corners to save my life!!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad to help!

[@marshawallace7522]

Your tutorial was easy to understand and I like the technique as a different option instead of binding. I truly enjoy binding my quilts the traditional way although it took many projects before I wasn't intimidated by the process. Practice makes it easier! This is the first of your videos I've seen... following you now.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Yes! Personally, I will bind my larger quilts the traditional way as well.

[@ccreel64]

Ohhhh, Marmalade looks fabulous! ❤️

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Right!? I need to put a label on him, so I don’t forget his name!

[@omisfavorites1054]

Love the matchstick quilting! Interesting facing technique, plan to try it. Thanks for the video!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome!

[@kathyteague829]

Absolutely beautiful! This would look lovely on a placemat on the right side.🙂

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Great idea!!

[@audreycando3537]

Neat way of doing binding ! Thanks for sharing this technique.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You bet!

[@sead705]

Fabulous thank you for sharing! We can do this!!! You made this look So simple, yey!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Yes you can!

[@earlyquilter5341]

Thank you for sharing this really cool technique. I've never seen anything like this before and can't wait to try it.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Have fun!

[@yvetteheartso3406]

What a great idea. Thanks for this. Perfect for the tiny quilts that I am doing with LBQ.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Perfect!

[@tanyawilson9870]

Thank you for sharing. I’m definitely going to try this.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

It’s a great option to try.

[@patricialeshkow6387]

Thank you for showing this facing. I had never seen it done, but I will definitely try it.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I hadn’t either and just had to share!

[@kwatson5451]

Thanks for sharing this facing technique. I will definitely try this method! 😊

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Please do!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Wow! Thank you. I also love your little wall hanging. I love my cats also. ❤❤❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you! 😊

[@kitikatter]

Am I the only one who would make it the other way around with contrasting fabric? So that the triangles shows on the front, thereby framing the piece? The straight pieces can be folded and ironed beforehand, and then just stitched down (machine or invisible hand stitch). Love that cat!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are not alone! You could certainly do that.

[@safarichey]

Thankyou. I am going to do mine that way as well. None of those botched bindings on the front. YAY

[@SheilaMcDonaldbeingme]

Awesome!! I struggle with those mitered corners and love this idea!! Thanks

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sharontucker691]

I love this way of binding , thanks

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad you like it!

[@jenihansen7201]

This is great. Thank you so much. I am going to try this.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Wonderful!

[@TCFreedom2025]

Wow, I could not even see the binding in the front. Love it.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad you liked it!

[@eugeniaread2724]

I love the simplicity. Great idea! I will have to try. Thank you for sharing!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome!

[@cheyennehdakota854]

I am a seamstress/quilter and I love this idea! I hate binding my projects because it takes so long. I switched to the quick flip method where you do each side separately. I love it because I starch my strips before sewing them which makes for an excellent foldover but the corners never looked pretty. Adding the corner triangles return the pretty to my bindings. I LOVE THE FACT THAT YOUR BINDING DOES NOT HAVE TO MATCHY MATCH WITH THIS METHOD! I do a lot of scrapping for my backs so I can now frame my backs with this technique. THANKS MUCH...LOVE THE CAT!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad it will be helpful for you!

[@sallinelson2364]

Wish I had seen this before I made a mess on another project. Thank you so much!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome! Next time you’ll be ready!

[@geralynlima9152]

Nice demo-easy to understand the steps. ❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad you liked it

[@nanettejernigan7338]

Looks to simple to come out this beautiful, but I saw it happen! Thank you!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

It’s Ah-mazing!

[@Nanaslegacy]

You could use fusible tape too for this kind of project, super cute!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Great idea!!

[@KattGothica]

I actually think I'd want that border on the front for one I have. Can't wait to use this.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You can do that!

[@marges8631]

Love this facing technique! I make a lot of smaller wall hangings and am always looking for a nice looking finish. I will definitely be trying this finish technique out. Thanks for sharing.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad it was helpful!

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Great tutorial! I've never seen this done or ever done it but it sure opens lots of possibilities. Thanks!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SewWhittle]

I am loving this technique and will try it on my next quilt. I think it would look lovely putting those triangles on the front also. Thanks for sharing!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Certainly could!

[@awa1179]

I love that technique! On a small project like that, you could attach the back binding with double sided iron on tape.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Great tip!

[@melanietaylor0401]

Great tutorial 👌 😊

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you 🙂

[@Suzan4610]

I liked this method and I will definitely use it..Thank you.

[@barbaraness4507]

13:44 Oh, ok. I was wondering what you were up to!😂 That’s so neat!

[@nanad4755]

I have never seen this method before. I think this is genius! Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad you like it!

[@maureenstathes1892]

Great tip, I will share at quilt camp this weekend.... Thank you.

[@joydalton4987]

Fabulous video and technique

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad you liked it!

[@janetdowning1443]

Same, hate binding but love this method 😊

[@sandranichlos5446]

I love this idea!! Wonderful look!!!❤❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I'm so glad!

[@annetteellis4188]

Thank you for the facing tutorial. I really know understand facing. Thank you

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janetdowning1443]

This is brilliant, if you sew the binding on the back first an a different colour from front will make a lovely & different binding on the front. Makes binding a whole lot easier. Thank you ❤😊

[@EOgma]

Great idea!!! I love new ideas!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

So glad! Thank you!

[@judyandersen3842]

I love this! I cannot do bindings! This looks like a great way to bind ! Thank you for sharing!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariejohns1387]

Oh my goodness Sherri!! This is amazing! Im fairly newish to quilting. Everything I have learned was from you tube videos. I am one of those who haven’t mastered binding. I have heard if facing and my quilt guild did a short program on it but I didn’t understand it. Thanks so much!! Great option!!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Wonderful! Try it out on your next project 😉👍🏻

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Marvellous instructions! Thanks very much. I’ll give it a go on future table runners.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Great!

[@deannajanes4097]

I love learning new techniques! Thank you for sharing!!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome!

[@chandiseneviratne3436]

Awesome alternative to traditional binding. Thanks so much!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Glad you like it!

[@cindyhappel7376]

I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome!

[@queenslanddiva]

That's great for me, never been able to do the other kind of binding. That would also look really nice with the back side on the front for place mats. Thank you.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That's a great idea!

[@shellydicey9454]

I like this method. I have never seen it before. Also, your kitty is very cute!!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you! 😊

[@catherinesofikitis179]

Beautiful. I always wondered how this was done. Thanks💐

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You’re welcome 😊