How to add binding to your projects the easy way

In this tutorial, I will show you how to add binding to your projects. First, I'll use the traditional "quilter" style binding, and second I'll use the "garment" style binding method. I use both depending on my project and whether I can get away with using prepackaged binding.

I will show you a way to join your SHORT EDGES together without a tool. This method works! However, if you prefer a tool, I also have used (over 100 times) the Easy Binding Tool, which we stock here in the shop: https://sewhungryhippie.com/products/...

You can cut your binding to whatever width you want, but most quilt-style bindings are cut between 2 1/4"-3". I cut the demo version at 2 1/2" wide.
When I use quilt binding on straight-edge projects, I do not cut it out on the bias - I find that wasteful. I prefer to cut cross-grain, and it's worked for me for over a decade.
If my project had curves, I would cut the binding on the bias, as it needs to ease around the curves.

The Extra Wide Double Fold prepackaged binding is super easy to use, as it's already trained and pressed. You can press it around curves since it is cut on the bias when made a the factory. Start with the wider edge of the binding (when it's opened all of the way) and sew that crease down first, to the back of your project. Then wrap it around to the front and sew down that edge - this way the front stitching will always be on the binding on the back side and not on your work.

I'm using these tools in this demo:
1. Double-sided sticky tape is here: https://sewhungryhippie.com/products/...

2. Oliso iron: https://sewhungryhippie.com/products/...

3. Havels Scissors: https://sewhungryhippie.com/products/...

4. Universal chrome needle 80/12: https://sewhungryhippie.com/products/...

5. Wool ironing mat: https://amzn.to/3ODEZtr

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