Binding A Quilt With Fleece Backing
I know it s not the best in the quilting world to bind your quilts from the backing fabric but i do it.
Binding a quilt with fleece backing. Learn a simple quick technique for finishing off your little quilts. Speaking of binding here s a helpful post from crazy mom quilts on how to bind tiny things. The cotton binding was 3 inches. Both ways were fine but i liked the look of the fleece binding.
The fleece layer replaces both the batting wadding and backing layers. 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. 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. I sewed the edges of the quilt before i attached the binding in both cases.
Like allison says cut the backing. Here is a great tutorial for how to bind a quilt with the backing. Lay out the polar fleece backing with the right side of the fleece facing down. Sometimes i just don t want to spend the time and energy on a binding.
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. I also did one with the fleece i only use a single fold binding cut it 3 inches sewed on the front as usual and hand stitched the back.