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. When you cut along the 44" width, you're cutting along the cross grain. Click here to download a chart of the amount of continuous binding you can cut from various size squares. It is the strongest binding suitable for heavy quilts or ones that will be used a lot. 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). 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. Press seams to one side. Also determine whether you want to cut the binding on the straight grain or bias grain. 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. 3. Trim off selvedges. 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 … To get the size double the width you want your binding to be and add 1/2 inch. 2. A severed warp thread releases its tension. The grain. Double Fold Straight Grain Binding Step 1 Cut binding strips according to the pattern. For different looks, experiment with how you piece your binding strips-diagonal or straight seams. There are two basic types of binding, straight grain binding (which includes cross grain binding) and bias binding. Cut … There's no stress on the binding on such a quilt. Once you’ve settled on bias binding or straight of grain binding strips, and chosen the width of your binding, you can put rotary cutter to fabric with confidence. You're also cutting through the warp threads. Draw lines between each mark to make cutting straight lines easier. Straight grain binding is cut along the straight grain. 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. This type of binding uses strips of fabric cut … 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). Stronger than Straight Grain Binding; more durable, edges less likely to fray. Sew the triangles … Straight grain binding uses strips of fabric cut on the straight grain vs. the bias. 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 … If (and that's a huge if, LOL) I were making a wall hanging or art piece, I would go ahead and make straight grain binding. If you are working on a project that has curved or scalloped edges, you will need to cut your strips on the bias grain. (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. Cut a square from your binding fabric on the straight grain. With right sides together, align two short triangle edges. Trim seams to ¼”. Bias binding is really needed for finishing a project that has a curved edge but most quilts have straight edges, so we will cover the straight grain binding. 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. Bias vs Straight Grain Binding . 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