Self Binding Placemat - SUPER SIMPLE!!

[@callitags]

I'm a beginner at sewing, and looked at several videos, even did a couple of tests of other methods before I came to yours, and found your instructions to be so clear and easy to follow. The results for me came out much nicer than other attempts. It actually looks like I know what I'm doing. ☺Thank you so much for sharing this excellent tutorial.

[@michaeldangelo5810]

I agree and had similar experience. Somehow I managed to mess up some of the other, supposedly fool proof self-binding techniques. This one is clear and easy.

[@BALDIVIS]

😅 7:29 your i structions are very ygood but whyndidnt you notice the pattern was off i found that really irritating, I'm surprised you you didnt notice. 7:38

[@callitags]

@@BALDIVIS You're replying to my comment, not the main video. So, it doesn't make much sense. How could you not notice that? If one is going to make critical comments on someone else's 'mistakes' one should probably pay a little more attention to what they're doing themselves. Your whole comment is just a mess.

[@sharone9230]

Three years late to the game here, but your technique is way easier than other videos I have watched and tried to do at home. Thank you so much!

[@candeesolees4765]

Whoa! Did anyone else notice how the wool mat came to her when she needed it? That was awesome, I need to get me one of those!

[@CindyBeesQuiltShoppe]

It’s magic!!! Lol

[@jandavis6497]

Thank you so much. You're a very good teacher, I completed my first placemat, and I'm working on the other 5. The mitered corners are perfect. I've been sewing for years. You just taught this old dog a new trick.

[@abagguff9395]

I can't even remember how many videos I've watched to discover how to miter a self-binding quilt! You have saved my sanity, Cindy, because your demonstration is the clearest and most concise step-by-step set of instructions I have come across!! Thank you so very much as I totally understand the process now!! You da bestest!! 🥰

[@mariannemcquade7522]

Your instructions are perfectly explained and easy to follow. You're a great teacher. It really helps to talk all the small steps through so we can understand what you know by heart. I'm a beginner and your video is the best one I've ever seen that clearly and concisely instructs how to sew mitered corners for all levels of sewers! Well done and thank you!

[@GeraldineSelf-l6k]

Perfect corners! Wow! Who new how? Not me until I watched your wonderful tutorial. Thank you!

[@Wisepati]

You are an excellent teacher. You explain things very well and go at a good pace. Much appreciated.

[@lorrainewalden4924]

Of all the videos I've watched this is the easiest way to get great mitered coroner's. Thank you so much. ❤❤😊😊

[@michaeldangelo5810]

Thank you. "SUPER SIMPLE!!" turns out to be accurate. Binding is the only step I struggle with (and consequently the only step of quilting I dislike), but your technique is clear and easy and will let be avoid the traditional binding. Thanks again.

[@orscrub3161]

wow! what a beautiful machine! i still have my little Brother sewing machine i got over 40 years ago as a gift. i’m sitting here drooling!! oh, love the video! will be making for gifts! 🤗

[@CindyBeesQuiltShoppe]

It certainly is. When you are in the market for a new machine be sure to check out Pfaff. They are truly wonderful.

[@orscrub3161]

@@CindyBeesQuiltShoppe ….will do!

[@suewallace2512]

New at quilting! Saw the words "Self Binding." I have been working with flannel and was having so much trouble with the corners of the binding, even when I bound with the backing. This method works wonderfully. I can't thank you enough.

[@caroldunk.3481]

I picked up quilting to keep sane while Covid. Never in my life I had quillted and I have amazed myself. This is the most awesome and easiest video for mitered corners I have seen in two years. I also learn another way to use my CG 6 inch ruler I had no idea about. I used this technique on a table top for Valentines. The best mitered corners I have done yet. Thank you Cindy for this video. Keep them coming as you have another subscriber.

[@Sharon2by]

finish binding

[@carolinedubose5136]

Wow!! Finally a simple, easy and foolproof way to do mitered corners!!Thank You!!

[@Alicia652]

I LOVE THIS METHOD FOR BINDING MY PLACEMATS AND TABLE-RUNNERS!! It is so easy to do and finished product looks so professional! I just whipped out 4 Christmas placemats and a Table-Runner in no time! Thanks so much for sharing!❤❤

[@helenzacharias6507]

So concise and easy to follow. The best method of self binding ever!

[@CRAFTINGAGANDMORE]

Loved your directions. I’ve been sewing for many years and made lots of placemats, this will be my new method. Thank you

[@valeriewilson5774]

Ditto all below. Have tried many methods of using the backing as a binding for the front. This method is excellent. Kudos on the instructional value. Nothing left out and done at a pace that is easily understandable. Thank you so much.

[@cstanfield8674]

I make placemats all the time but your video provided an awesome, yet simple way to do the corners (which are always a challenge!!!). With your instruction, I believe my binding on not only placemats but also table runners where I use self-binding will be so much more attractive & provide a beautifully finished look. Thank you sooooo much!!! Happy sewing!

[@coenmarietjiestrydom6814]

Thank you!

[@partonsteiner]

This is the best method for this type of self binding placemat. They look better than another method I tried where you fold the corners. Much neater looking! Thank you so much for this video.

[@angiemarakas5347]

This is OUTSTANDING! Thank you so much for sharing this method!

[@allisonb8983]

This. is. AMAZING!!!! I have a machine embroidery/sewing machine placemat design that uses self binding. The instructions were perfect until they got to the binding part, then it was completely not understandable. I found this video and practiced on scrap fabric and it works perfectly! Thanks SO much.

[@jeankenney4264]

Thanks for sharing your technique for miteresd corners. You are so easy to follow!

[@CarmenGonzalez-kz6um]

I am so glad I found your video. For a long time, I've been trying to do this type of placemats. I am going to try this today. Thanks for sharing.

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Hi Cindy and greetings from the Fraser Valley of BC. This video popped up in my feed July 2023 and I have just subscribed. What a genius method! I am totally going to try it.

[@anularupesinghe1367]

Thank you for sharing. Today I learnt how to do the corners in a very simple way. I am an old lady . I am from Sri Lanka. God bless you.

[@jilllazdane8861]

Love the tute. Love the chickens with the chicken wire border. They'll never escape!

[@artiejohnson703]

I also have a Pfaff. Love this machine. I bought a 1471 in 1995. I made all my toddlers clothes then. Now I have a creative icon, and now I make my children and grandchildren quilts. Love the Pfaff product. Best sewing machine ever made.. Love your placemats. I will have to make these next. Thanks for sharing your video with all of us. Great video ❤️

[@lauraljordan]

I had a Pfaff and hated it. Worse machine ever. Now have a Juki and love it

[@KH-ko1kh]

Glad I found this after a morning of messing up my doublefold binding application. Back to the drawing board with hopes of a better outcome--thanks so much!

[@athenaharris7328]

I love this tutorial! I did it! I made self binding placemats. Thank you so much! Now i have Christmas placemats!

[@maryviti6799]

Cindy, Thank you for the time you put into this video! A friend has 300 placemats to have ready for Thanksgiving. Will send her this video. Your binging technique

[@SBL1932]

This is one of the best placemat videos I've seen

[@nancyjschmidt6855]

This is a terrific tutorial!! I love that you don't have to actually bind the edges as you usually do. I will be using this wonderful sewing idea myself. Thanks so much!

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Awesome! A perfect Beginner tutorial, with the basics of stitching, corners, step by step planing... Thanks for upload and producing this Video. Well done!

[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

I am impressed with your mitre technique, it gives a very professional finish. You have just taught an "old dog" a new trick. Thank you so much.

[@juliannek3134]

Hi Cindy, I’m new to sewing and quilting and have been tried several different placemats viewed on KZbin. This one is by far the best and easiest. My hubby (of 47 years) is very impressed with the mitered corners and they were so easy. Thank you so much for your tutorial.

[@vivienlee610]

Thank you for this super tutorial. 😊I love this technique and your instructions are so clear. I'm just starting to make a set following your tutorial. Your chicken placemat is gorgeous and vibrant.

[@bbrosser694]

Your placemats are just beautiful! Thank you again for sharing your cutting and sewing steps along with sharing your favorite tools for the very best results.

[@ripley2009]

Thanks so much, I love your technique for mitering the corners, and the tip for using the open toe applique foot... such a great idea!!!

[@martinakopel5283]

Cool. I have one day to make something for my Grandson. He's into trucks and I have the perfect fabric to use. The placemat will be perfect to go with the theme of his party. Thanks

[@martinakopel5283]

I got the placemat and a small napkin made. Thanks for sharing this technique. My niece wants one with Princesses for her birthday in December.

[@barbarameehan113]

I have made these placemats and table runners before but I never did the corners this way. I love this method. Thank you.

[@joycepugh5347]

I have done blankets somewhat like this - but never did a placemat - TYVM for sharing this with us - Merry Christmas

[@annemacdonald2516]

Love this idea. Nice crisp corners here! Thank you. I will make these with Christmas fabric!

[@karendsupin1744]

This was the easiest mitered corner video I've found. Thank you

[@maryannmaki-peterson9040]

I am so happy to have found your video. My binding looks awesome thanks to your instructions and video.

[@beverlylewis4063]

Beverly Lewis. love the video I actually made one place mat, the only trouble I had was cutting the corners and sewing the two pieces to form the mitered point,I could not see how you were doing that, but I figured it out after a few tries, thank very much foe a terrific and easy patter and video.

[@sharondadswell846]

I also have struggled with mitered corners, this is the best video I have seen. I am so glad I came across your video.

[@anitastanley3885]

Great tutorial - making place mats for meals on wheels as my quilting club's charity project for 2021 and this will be a great finishing step.

[@charlirobinson1548]

Well this is just too cool!! Thank you! I hardly ever use my table but I decorate for each season with placemats and napkins but have never sewn any placemats. I think I surely will now.

[@anniemartin3531]

Subscribed! This long-time sewing gal learned a thing or two :) Thanks so much!!!

[@gerryglutz1278]

Thank you so much for this easy way to do mitered corners. It has made by gifting creation so much easier and they look so much better than the way I used to do the binding. Thanks again!!!! A FAN!!!

[@mariesullivan7273]

This is very informative. It will now be my go to. So much easier than anything I have tried yet.

[@truthdaisy2098]

You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you very much.

[@bettyjohnson111]

Best mustered corner I've ever made, thank you.

[@Coalgirl100]

Great video. I have never seen the corner done that way before. “sew Easy” Thanks.

[@nanette7fl]

Thank you for the very detailed directions. I'm making placemats for my daughters new home. I've never done anything like this before as I normally sew clothes, it was a little overwhelming, but when I followed you step by step, I became more confident!

[@greengal4747]

Great simple way to make beautiful placemats. Can't wait to try it. Thank you.

[@phillippalack9244]

Cindy, you are a genius. I've not ,made placemats before as I did not want to mess with the applied bias binding. Thanks you!!!

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

Love your method! A lot easier and "cleaner" than some I've seen... ❤

[@gmab4758]

Fascinated by your methodology for self binding. I love it.

[@Happysewist]

Very nice! I just purchased a new “fancy” sewing machine and you have given me some wonderful ideas. Thank you!

[@cindyzak6817]

Super!! Glad I found this again! I need 20 placemats for a craft sale! This will make them much easier!!❤

[@barbarameehan113]

I have made these type of placemats but I never did the corners like this. So much neater then how I do them. Thank you.

[@Jocantral]

This is such a great, easy to follow tutorial Thank you! I am having so much fun making some Christmas place mats.

[@dianecastonguay7735]

Thank you Cindy for the great video. I so miss our Tuesday quilt nights, always learned so much with your patience and expertise!

[@beverlyondarcho6826]

I wish I lived by you❤️ This is the best video and slow enough & clear enough that I’m going to try these with potholders also😊. Thank you so much

[@donna8243]

Brilliant! I was looking for a video that showed how to quilt the top middle fabric only, as I have an end-to-end design I want to use. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@mrshansonian]

Thank you so much for your video and method! It is the very best one out there! I can't wait to use it!

[@debrasonner5970]

You are a clear and wonderful instructor.

[@vickiserre9457]

I just watched your video again and find it the very best‼️😊😀

[@sandilee5744]

Well i finally got around to following your instructions. Very simple compared to what I have done in the past. So much prettier too. Thank you. It seemed like it was going to be difficult, but it wasn't.

[@Hayes2703]

Brilliant, 0:03 have that ruler for years didn’t know how to use it properly, 😊☘️

[@karoliyer4860]

I really liked the way you mitered those corners…..nice!

[@AvatarPatricia]

Fantastic! GReat idea and tutorial....think I'll start finishing my small wall hangings this way too!

[@lesleynicol113]

Thank you for this tutorial. I found it was very easy to follow and I have just completed two mats to cover my boxes. Very pleased with the end result.

[@deekay1641]

Thank you so very much. You are a great teacher. I can't wait to use these methods, so much easier then the way I have done it.

[@lucybrown775]

What a great quick method, will try this one some mini quilts

[@gretroman8235]

Nice video for this self binding method. Placemats are a good way to practice using all those quilting and decorative stitches. I also use this on tablerunners with 90 degree corners.

[@melindaostergren8115]

What a useful way to make the miters! Thank you.

[@amandabroad6139]

Thank you for this tutorial! Think I have just found what I am going to be making for Christmas presents! Xx

[@janeallen5969]

First time seeing one of your videos! Can't wait to make some of these placemats! So clever and easy. Love the clarity of your presentation. Thank you for sharing this quick easy project. ❤

[@ErieHuff-db3ug]

Brilliant!! So glad I found you and this tutorial. Off to the fabric store. YaY!

[@suzanbaban2718]

This the first time l see this tachnic...it realy good and time concuming...so acurate..thank you for sharing💐🙏👍

[@janiceconyngham5216]

You make it so easy...I even checked my ruler...thank you

[@joycebrown560]

Best looking placemats I’ve ever made. Thank you for showing us your method. 😊

[@SandraVanLankvelt]

Very detailed video Cindy and loved how you took your time to not only demonstrate as you sewed this placemat together I was very pleased with your technique and can's wait to make some new placemats. I loved the suggestion of different designs and finishing the top stitching. Thank you very much. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU and God has blessed you with many gifts.

[@marykennedy195]

I missed the beginning so I don’t know the dimensions to cut fabric 5:27

[@beniciapatty]

Thanks for your video. So very helpful. Love my Studio 180 tools.

[@TWMAC2011]

13X17, great size. You can get 6 front pieces from one yard, or 4 backing/edge pieces! Love that ruler!

[@CindyBeesQuiltShoppe]

Yup. And that ruler is the absolute best for flying geese

[@singmysong1167]

So beautiful and elegant!

[@jeanbaron5279]

This procedure makes it so much simpler to make a placemat with interesting details!

[@nilsarios7492]

I am doing the Happy 💃 dance. This is awesome...

[@djeoutdoors]

I definitely am going to practice this method, thank you for sharing ❤

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Great video I learned a lot on these placemats. I look forward to making them. God's blessings.

[@tarastarz6797]

Hello. Thank you very much for your detailed instructions and how to use the rulers. However, am not sure about the raw cut edges that you sewn on top around after you mitered to complete the placemat.

[@CindyBeesQuiltShoppe]

Hi. There is no raw edge. When you see from the Center mark to the corner and then turn to the right side, the raw edge is folded into the inside so you have a nice fold to stitch down.

[@Coalgirl100]

Yes beautiful finished corners. Thank you for the terrific, step by step video.

[@margaretdevries8090]

I have seen other ways to do this but I like this one best! Nice work!

[@SharingWhatILove]

😊 Cindy I am trying your tutorial as I write this.... great easy to follow instructions! Thank you so much. I will also be making the table runner as well but am making mine with extra layers to protect my table from heat marks.

[@CindyBeesQuiltShoppe]

Pellon 975 Insul-Fleece is great for hot pads to protect tables and hands!

[@bunnifer.1951]

Love this method for making placemats and I will definitely be doing this technique soon.x

[@bunnifer.1951]

I did not realize that you could use an iron on Pell on because when I made other placemats in the past when they were washed they shrunk because I did only a cross cross quilting on the top. So disappointed with my result. They looked beautiful when they wear done but when washed they wear not so attractive. Thankyou very much

[@gigiontube]

This was the easiest and the most precise binding method I saw among all the videos I watched. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Your detailed explanation and demonstration were exemplary! I subscribed to your channel! 👍❤️🤗

[@jodieroundtree488]

ok, Cindy. Where have you been hiding?! I have been sewing 40 years and haven't seen this mitered corner technique! I can't wait to try it. Did someone teach it to you? This is a great wedding gift, new home gift which is pretty needed in m circle right now. Everyone's kids are getting married or purchasing their first home! Thank you, thank you!

[@CindyBeesQuiltShoppe]

Thank you for your kind comments. It’s a combination of a couple techniques that I thought I could make easier. It worked!

[@cherylegibbons5882]

I agree- this is a great way to do a mitered corner for all projects. Thank you.