We are so close to a finished project!
Today we will be adding the ties and binding our quilt. Please note that if you are making a wallhanging or table runner, as opposed to a sewing machine cover, just eliminate the ties. The link to the binding tutorial is here.
This post has a lot of pictures showing the ties step, but it seemed a better way to show you what to do than trying to use text.
First up, you will be cutting your ties and your binding pieces.
For ties: Four 10" X 1-1/4" pieces
For binding: Three 2-1/2" X 42" strips (simply cut the width of the fabric piece)
For the ties: Fold over 1/4" on one end of each tie piece:
Now fold in half lengthwise:
Now fold each side in towards the center:
Pin into place:
Sew. This piece took a little bit of patience to sew since it's so thin:
Now position your tie pieces approximately 4" from the edges with the finished edge towards the center of the quilt top (see next picture for clarification):
All four ties pinned on:
Sew each one into place:
Now, you can access the binding tutorial here. Be sure to sew the binding on with the ties towards the center of the quilt. Once the binding is on, fold the ties outward and pin:
Sew them into place:
Guess what? You are done and ready to dress up your machine!
Here is a cover in action:
Now your machine can sit around and wait for you in style, all while keeping the dust away!
Please let me know if you have any questions! And be sure to add your photos to the Flickr group!
Happy sewing!
