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How to Quilt>Single fold or double fold binding
Double-Fold or Single-Fold Binding?
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Double fold binding. This is bias binding. You could also make double fold straight grain binding. |
Double fold binding is when your binding strips are two layers of fabric thick.
As you can see in the image on the left, you take a strip of fabric and fold it in half lengthwise so that the raw edges meet.
Line up the raw edges of the quilt with the raw edges of the binding and then attach the binding to the quilt.
The advantage of double fold binding is that you have two layers of fabric to protect the edges of the quilt.
By using bias double fold binding, your quilt edges are protected slightly more than if you use double fold straight grain binding. That is because the threads in the fabric form little Xs over the edge of the quilt. If one breaks or wears out, there are others to carry the load.
If you use straight grain binding and one of the fibers breaks or wears out, the cross grain fibers are more likely to wear out as well, and you may end up with the raw edges of your quilt showing (top, batting and backing). The solution to that problem is to replace the binding!
Single Fold Binding
Single fold binding has only one thickness of fabric that wraps around the quilt.
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With single fold binding, the seam allowances are folded inside the binding. |
As you can see in the photo to the right, there are two layers of binding fabric on the quilt top and back.
You match the raw edge of the binding with the raw edge of the quilt. Then, fold the binding over and wrap it around to the back of the quilt.
Fold a seam allowance on the binding under-tucking in the raw edge of the binding on the back, and then stitch the binding closed.
This leaves one layer of fabric on the edge of the quilt.
Single fold binding can be either bias or straight grain, and has the same advantages and challenges.
The binding in the picture is bias single fold binding that was made using a bias tape maker. These handy little tape makers come in several different widths.
Single fold binding is great for several different types of projects.
If you are making a wall hanging that will get little wear and tear, you may want to use single fold binding.
And, if your quilt has curved edges or several inside and outside angles (i.e., Grandmother's Flower Garden or a quilt with those fun 3D boxes), you will want to use bias single fold binding. That way, your corners will be smooth.
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Use single fold bias binding to finish a quilt with inside and outside edges. |
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