In this example we use a quilt top that measures 11 x 14. This tutorial includes everything you need to know to add a beautiful binding to your quilt.
The fold needs to just meet the corner of the top fabric.
How to sew mitered corners on quilt binding.
About a fourth of the way down the quilt edge place a pin.
Stitch to within 14 inch of the corner.
Next line up the starting edge of the lead binding strip with this pin.
I suggest you dont skip this step.
How to create a mitered corner in you quilt binding 1.
You know you have done it correctly if the corner is sharp the folds on the quilt top line up.
Then fold in each side.
Rotate your quilt 45 degrees.
Be very careful when squaring up a quilt edged in quilt blocks because removing the outer 14 inch seam allowance will chop off the edges of those blocks no matter what type of binding you use.
Learn how to sew a binding strip how to create crisp mitered corners and how to attach the binding.
The corner should be pointing.
Fold the adjoining side of the backing fabric up and over the quilt top as before.
The fold of the material on that side will continue out straight.
5 steps to mitered corners step 1.
Next fold the corner into the quilt.
Move down 12 inches on the binding and insert the quilting needle on the sewing machine and lower the presser foot.
Begin sewing your binding to the back of your quilt.
Press the seam towards the quilt.
When you come close to the corner of your quilt stop sewing 14 from the edge of the quilt.
Start with any side top or bottom.
Place the quilt to the left of the sewing needle.
Sew all borders to top.
Try squaring up the top by simply smoothing it with your fingers easing corners and edges into a.
If the fabric of the quilt top is folded then the fold is too far into the quilt.
Fold the material at the corner under at a 45 degree angle and whip or slip stitch it in place to create a mitered corner.
Leave your needle down.
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