Cutting Bias Binding Video Tutorial

As promised,  here is the video tutorial for cutting bias binding.  A number of people cut straight strips for binding.  I did that too, until I learned this technique from Pat Wys of Silver Thimble Talk.  I think I told you earlier that Pat showed Pat C. and I this method using a napkin in a restaurant in Atlanta.  That restaurant had some interesting decor too.  This was mounted to the ceiling right above our table. 

You just never know what you will see in Atlanta.  Ha ha. 

photo courtesy of Pat C. 

Now, back to the topic: 


Why is bias binding better?  Number one is strength and durability. The bias is more durable. There is a good reason why the bias binding lasts longer. With a straight of grain binding there is one thread that basically runs along the edge for the length of that strip.  When/if that thread breaks, the fabric is weakened and can split more easily. With a bias binding, you have multiple threads that run only short distances; thus there is always less stress on any one thread.


You put a lot of work into making a quilt. So bind it with bias so that it lasts and lasts!  Your future family members (or those of the recipient of the quilt) will be so glad you did.  



This video will also be accessible on the Videos- Quilting tab on my blog.

Thanks to BOTH Pat Wys and Pat  C. for a fun day with some education thrown in to make it even better. 


Late Addition:  I think I cut one or two more strips sections.This piece of fabric was 26 -28 inches wide when I started.   I got roughly 300 inches of bias.  This will bind a 70 inch square quilt.  I had leftover fabric also.