We are demonstrating how to use your left over backing fabric as your binding.
Binding a quilt with fleece backing.
Or i am in a rush to get a project done.
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.
Here is a great tutorial for how to bind a quilt with the backing.
I sewed the edges of the quilt before i attached the binding in both cases.
Lay out the polar fleece backing with the right side of the fleece facing down.
The fleece layer replaces both the batting wadding and backing layers.
I know it s not the best in the quilting world to bind your quilts from the backing fabric but i do it.
Smooth the layers of fabric to remove all wrinkles and center the quilt top in the exact center of the polar fleece backing the polar fleece backing will be 1 5 inches larger than the quilt.
Learn a simple quick technique for finishing off your little quilts.
Both ways were fine but i liked the look of the fleece binding.
Like allison says cut the backing.
Place the quilt top over the polar fleece with the right side facing up.
Sometimes i just don t want to spend the time and energy on a 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.
Binding a quilt with the backing fabric is a great way to get projects done quickly.