Binding A Quilt With Fleece Backing
The cotton binding was 3 inches.
Binding a quilt with fleece backing. Place the quilt top over the polar fleece with the right side facing up. Binding a quilt with the backing fabric is a great way to get projects done quickly. The fleece layer replaces both the batting wadding and backing layers. I know it s not the best in the quilting world to bind your quilts from the backing fabric but i do it.
Sometimes i just don t want to spend the time and energy on a binding. I sewed the edges of the quilt before i attached the binding in both cases. Here is a great tutorial for how to bind a quilt with the backing. Smooth the layers of fabric to remove all wrinkles and center the quilt top in the exact center of the polar fleece backing the polar fleece backing will be 1 5 inches larger than the quilt.
Both ways were fine but i liked the look of the fleece binding. Like allison says cut the backing. Learn a simple quick technique for finishing off your little quilts. We are demonstrating how to use your left over backing fabric as your binding.
Fleece also comes in wider widths than the standard quilter s cotton most often used for backings so it s often possible to back your quilt without having to piece the fleece backing to make it wider. Or i am in a rush to get a project done. Binding with the quilt back february 11 2016 really like this tutorial by cluck cluck sew on how to use the backing as the binding.