3. The grain. A severed warp thread releases its tension. When you cut along the 44" width, you're cutting along the cross grain. I wanted a 1/2 inch binding for a project I’m currently working on so I drew marks at 1 1/2 inches apart (1/2 inch for each side plus 1/4 inch each side for the hem). There's no stress on the binding on such a quilt. For different looks, experiment with how you piece your binding strips-diagonal or straight seams. Cut the square in half diagonally to form two triangles. This type of binding uses strips of fabric cut … Stronger than Straight Grain Binding; more durable, edges less likely to fray. Straight grain binding is cut along the straight grain. Click here to download a chart of the amount of continuous binding you can cut from various size squares. Draw lines between each mark to make cutting straight lines easier. 2. Cut … (Left, above) Cross Grain Binding is cut in strips at right angles to the selvedge edges of the fabric, and offers a medium amount of stretch and give. Trim seams to ¼”. Tends to lie flat and smooth in any situation Works well on any quilt but because of it’s stretchiness it’s a necessity on quilts with scallops or rounded corners. Making Double Fold Straight of Grain Quilt Binding Tools and Supplies: Cutting mat, rotary cutter with a sharp blade, walking foot, 6x24” ruler, seam allowance guide, pencil, quilting gloves Be sure your Quilt is Square How Much Binding is Required: Add up the circumference of your quilt (all 4 sides). Press seams to one side. There are two basic types of binding, straight grain binding (which includes cross grain binding) and bias binding. If you’re like me and want a little more assurance before you begin to cut and bind your quilt, I’d recommend watching a video first. Bias cut is cut on the bias of the fabric (45-degree angle).Because it's not cut along the grain it has a lot more stretch, making … To get the size double the width you want your binding to be and add 1/2 inch. With right sides together, align two short triangle edges. Sew binding strips RST (right sides together) with diagonal piecing to make one continuous piece of straight grain binding. Step 2 Fold binding in half with wrong … Trim off selvedges. Bias vs Straight Grain Binding . Cut a square from your binding fabric on the straight grain. Binding Charts for both Bias Cut and Straight Cut Binding. It is the strongest binding suitable for heavy quilts or ones that will be used a lot. Also determine whether you want to cut the binding on the straight grain or bias grain. Straight grain, or straight-of-grain is a term used for either the lengthwise grain or the crosswise grain, as it refers to the direction of the threads in the fabric (straight).Usually with binding fabric, straight grain is referring to the crosswise grain. Straight grain binding is binding that is cut in strips along the grain of a piece of fabric parallel to the selvedge. You're also cutting through the warp threads. I often do straight grain binding for Quilts of Valor, too, because the recipients I've heard from mostly display the quilts rather than use them. If you are working on a project that has curved or scalloped edges, you will need to cut your strips on the bias grain. Straight Grain Binding is cut in strips parallel to the selvedge edges of the fabric, and offers the least stretch or give of all methods. Straight grain binding uses strips of fabric cut on the straight grain vs. the bias. 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