The Magical, Mystical, Continuous Binding Strip with Laurie Liang
Regular price
$90.00
Duration: 3 Hrs
Sessions: 1
Learn one of the most useful quilting techniques for creating long lengths of bias binding from a single square of fabric. In this class, students will transform a square of fabric into a continuous bias binding strip using simple cutting, sewing, and marking methods. This technique minimizes fabric waste, reduces the number of seams in your binding, and creates binding that easily conforms to curves and rounded edges.
What you will learn:
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The benefits and uses of bias binding
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Proper cutting and marking techniques
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How to sew and assemble the binding tube
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How to cut a continuous bias strip
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Pressing and preparing binding for future projects
Fabric Preparation: Create a Quilt Sandwich:
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2 Square pieces of fabric (18” x 18”)
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1 piece of batting (18”x 18”)
For Creating the Binding:
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Square piece of fabric (20 X 20 or 18 X 18)
Materials needed:
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Rotary cutter and mat
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Quilting Ruler
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Fabric marking tool
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Scissors
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50 Weight Cotton thread
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Sewing machine in good working order