How to add a sleeve to your quilt - Sew Well with Rob Appell

[@elizabethschraeder8300]

great video, I've made several quilts but never realized a hanging sleeve was so easy... By the way as a great teacher I had once told me "pins are our friends and we don't run over our friends" I've always remembered that since I'm a "pinner"

[@gailroutt360]

Thanks, Rob! I really like this idea!

[@marlenesalamandyk878]

You can use a blind stitch hem on your sewing machine to stitch the bottom edge of the sleeve to your quilt. Works like a charm 😊

[@karentank9318]

Rob, how do I add a sleeve to a quilt that is completely done? It's a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@marlenesalamandyk878]

I have done this before. You create your tube sewing right sides together, turn and press. Then line up one edge to the binding stitching and stitch the binding again from the right side of the quilt, catching your sleeve on the back. I like to use the blind hem stitch on my sewing machine to stitch the bottom edge of the hanger 😊. I hope this helps

[@karentank9318]

My quilt already has the binding on! That is what I was asking. Thanks though!!!!

[@tomburgess-il4eu]

Great video Rob! I have learned to use the blind hem stitch on the machine to sew my rod pocket down. HAND (sewing) is definitely a 4 letter word for me!!!!😉

[@ncboot5014]

Another AWESOME demonstration... you sure help make things so much easier than I imagine when I read instructions LOL

[@StitchinHeaven]

Glad to help

[@karenbrunette6314]

This video couldn’t come at a more perfect time I’m finishing my 2nd quilt ever and need to put a sleeve on it so ty Rob for sharing this

[@TheJAG1357]

I truly appreciate you and your videos. I watched 3 other videos from other people that was showing how to add a sleeve. I was totally confused by all of them until I watched your video. This was great. Thank you ❤❤

[@StitchinHeaven]

Thank you for saying that, I do try to offer good info, even when long winded, haha

[@bobsilverman9720]

Thanks Rob, your videos are a pleasure to watch. I enjoy your teaching method and enthusiasm. Also, congratulations on your recovery!

[@jenniferreinke9898]

Thank you for this information. I have now started making a hanging quilt for each season or holiday. Great tutorial.

[@katrinahough290]

For my door quilts (12" squares) I made 'tabs' for my door hanging. I hang them from a magnetic towel rack that I found at Joann's. I have some with sleeves, but those tabs were a lot quicker and easier.

[@pamlee9627]

Yes if the price is right

[@carlsass4500]

Nice job Rob! Need to start adding hanging sleeves to mine... Thank you for the great video!

[@loreleihempe702]

Thank you Rob for another great video. I will certainly try this on my next quilt. Keep up the good work.

[@ruthberanek13]

Great video. I watched others and I like this one best.

[@tonizeni8758]

Thank you. Needed this video. Great tips. Enjoy your day☺️

[@justinmathews4837]

this is awesome!! Thanks for sharing your talent!!

[@justinmathews4837]

I'm wanting to use 1/2" pre-made binding; is there any trick to using it?

[@justinmathews4837]

could you show us how to do a label?

[@michelehoward2391]

I love this technique! Thank you!

[@nitababcock3977]

Cool, I've never seen it done before. I thought about putting 1 on a quilt but I already had the binding on, so I elected not to do it on that 1. Thanks

[@nnickerson7636]

Thanks Rob

[@berbethlewis8590]

Great video,what happens when the quilt does not have a square corner?

[@sandycampbell6600]

Do you ever allow extra space for larger rods?

[@Carol_Sews]

Same question. If the sleeve is same size on front and back, the front of the quilt will not hang flat because you will see the roll of the dowel or larger-diameter rod.

[@StitchinHeaven]

yes, you certainly can, this sleeve was 6 1/2" wide you could easily do 8 1/2"

[@sjhoney6752]

Would this work to make quilted curtains? I’ve got a few drafty windows and think quilted curtains would help me save money in winter

[@vickieaxell9518]

To cool!

[@lauraschrier4552]

Show requirement is usually a 4” sleeve

[@lisalagan4501]

Thank you for your video Rob. I was gifted a wall hanging quilt without the sleeve. I need to add the sleeve in order to hang it. I have an issue with my hands where I am unable to hand sew. Do you think I can make a sleeve as you have shown but adhere it to the back of the quilt with steam a seam 2? Or machine sew it to the back with monofilament thread? Thanks for any suggestions you can offer.

[@StitchinHeaven]

I would trade a friend a few dozen fresh baked cookies, and have them hand sew it on for you, the glue won't last for ever, and all other machine stitching shows through on the front side as well.

[@lisalagan4501]

Thank you