Decorative binding stitch

More on how to use decorative stitches on your sewing machine to finish binding for quilts, using your Bernina and Janome sewing machines.

Using big stitch hand binding adds a unique, functional, and decorative stitch to your quilt while simultaneously attaching your binding.

This blanket stitch tip represents another way to add colorful threads and a decorative edge to the your next quilt. Try for yourself.

Handy video from quilt designer Patrick Lose gives you an easy way to make perfect corners when you bind a quilt. #quiltbinding, #quiltingforbeginners

Do you have a go-to size to cut your binding? Have you ever tried a different size to see what effect you would get? I thought I would do a little experiment to show you different sizes and what they look like all sewn up!Here, I have four different sized strips: 2”, 2¼”, 2½” and 3”. I quilted up some sample swatches with a layer of 100% cotton batting in the middle. If you like to use thicker batting or thicker fabric like flannel or Minky, you may want to adjust the cut size to accommodate…

Binding Quilts: Binding finishes the edges of a quilt and there are quite a few variations on how it can be done. Step by step tutorial

This tutorial shows you how to blanket stitch your binding. The binding is fused on with an iron and then the sewing machine does the rest with it’s blanket stitch setting. You can see the fu…

Have you tried adding a decorative stitch to your binding? It's so simple, and you'll love the results! First, stitch the open edge of single-fold binding to the front of your project using a 1/4" seam. Miter the corners. Wrap the folded edge of your binding to the backside of your project. You may wish to fuse it in place with 1/4" wide fusible web. Miter the corners on the backside and press well. Set up your machine with a foot with a center guide. Choose a thread that will show up well…

Up your binding game with TWO big stitch binding variations! Learn how to do the modified blanket stitch and the x's big stitch binding!

This is how I like to hand stitch the binding on a quilt. Hand sewing to me is time to unwind, time to relax and to enjoy the process ❤️Happy stitching!Mira*...

American Quilter's Society - Decorative Stitch Binding Tutorial

This easy quilt binding tutorial is your one-stop resource for mastering quilt binding and elevating your quilts from good to great. Perfect for beginners and experienced quilters alike, this step-by-step tutorial covers everything from preparing binding strips to attaching them flawlessly. Learn how to sew perfect mitered corners, how to join binding strips easily. Discover pro tips and tricks to make binding easier and achieve a polished finish every time. Don't let confusion over binding…

Dana Jones teaches you how to prepare a binding for attachment to a quilt.

See how versatile decorative stitches can be when finishing up our free baby quilt pattern.

Learn how to create binding with ruffles! It’s great for quilts that need a bit more color, texture or a tactile element.

This blanket stitch tip represents another way to add colorful threads and a decorative edge to the your next quilt. Try for yourself.

Benang on Instagram: "Combining 2 fabrics with blanket stitch creates a professional look with an even tidier finish 🪡 I use blanket stitch for my embroidered bookmarks. It takes a bit of practice to master this stitch, but it is one of the beginner-friendly embroidery stitch you can learn in my workshop! Registration is still open - sign up link in my bio 🤍"

My previous blog post was all about how to create bias binding. Now I'm going to demonstrate how to attach it, showing both how to bind raw edges so your binding is visible, and how to use bias binding to finish a hem invisibly, as well as how to finish the ends of your binding.