Because bias binding is very stretchy, you can be use it on any edge. In fact, for tightly curved edges, you must use bias to get a nice flat binding that doesn’t cup. In addition, many fabrics, like plaids and stripes, look especially nice when cut on the bias.
Is bias binding necessary?
Bias binding is a must for quilts with curved or scalloped edges. It will stretch around the arcs but will remain flat along the edges. But it can also be used for straight edge quilts. A striped fabric cut on the bias creates wonderful contrast and a little pizzazz.
What is the advantage of bias binding?
Bias Binding
Works for curved edges and straight lines equally well. 2. Creates a sturdier edge because it puts the fold on the cross-section of the woven threads instead of lining up the fold with the grain of the fabric.
What is the difference between bias tape and binding?
It has two edges turned and pressed to meet in the middle. Bias tape is naturally stretchy and flows around curves gracefully, unlike fabric cut on the straight grain. … This is because while bias facing turns the seam allowance inward, bias binding simply wraps around the raw edge.
What is the edge of a quilt called?
Borders: Strips of fabric that frame the edges of the quilt. You can have one or many borders in a quilt top. You may also have borders surrounding your quilt blocks, also known as sashing, or as part of quilt block design.
What does binding a quilt mean?
As a process, quilt binding is the act of sewing the binding tape to the quilt (which will be covered in a future post). As an object, quilt binding is the fabric that wraps around the outer edges of your quilt sandwich – the top, batting & backing together – and is attached after quilting to finish your quilt.
Can you hand quilt after binding?
Hand Sewing the Binding
However, because the border is quilted and 90% of the rest of the quilt is completed, I am confident that adding the binding at this point will not cause distortion. I have to say, it’s rather nice to know that when I’m finished quilting, the quilt will be finished!