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How To Sew And Bind A Baby Quilt
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(13 ratings)
71 students

How To Sew And Bind A Baby Quilt

The easy way to "quilt" a blanket
Created byMargaret Smith
Last updated 5/2018
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • You will know how to create your own bias tape
  • You will know how to make a baby blanket/quilt
  • You will know how to attach bias tap/binding.

Course content

2 sections21 lectures45m total length
  • Learn How To Make A Quilted Blanket1:39

    Learn how to make a quilted blanket using the tie-off method on a sewing machine, creating a modern crib-size quilt that preserves print integrity and saves time.

  • Baby Quilt Supplies1:19

    Gather baby quilt supplies: one yard front fabric, one yard back fabric, matching thread, batting, a sewing machine, iron, straight pins or quilt clips, binding tape, and a binding foot.

  • Layering Fabric3:51

    Align fabric by trimming salvage edges and evenly layering the top, batting, and backing, cover the salvage edge with binding or trim all pieces, then smooth sections and pin.

  • Pinning The blanket1:48

    Pin and smooth the quilt layers to sandwich them securely, using safety pins or quilter's pins every few inches, then practice stitches before machine sewing to tie the quilt.

  • Test stitch2:02

    practice stitching on quilt fabric to choose a suitable tying stitch. experiment with zigzag options, short length, backstitch, and tie-off, then trim threads and compare front and back.

  • Stitching the quilt together3:17
  • Clipping threads1:16

    Clip the front and back threads with curved-tip scissors, turn the blanket over to clip on both sides, then remove pins and assess stitch placement before binding.

  • Attaching Bias Tape3:24

    Attach bias tape to bind the quilt by aligning the edge with the inside edge of the binding, clipping or pinning as you go, and sew slowly to avoid puckers.

  • bias binding foot3:49

    Learn to bind a baby quilt with the bias binding foot. Slide bias tape and sandwich the quilt, then sew a straight stitch around the edges.

  • Sewing on with stitch in ditch foot1:24

    Learn to sew a baby quilt using a stitch in ditch foot, align the edge guides, stitch around, and trim threads for a neat, secure edge.

Requirements

  • You should be able to use your sewing machines basic features.
  • You will need a sewing machine and basic sewing supplies to complete the projects

Description

In this course I'll teach you how to sew a quilted baby blanket. The techniques can be used to make any size blanket you would like. 

  • I'll cover how to layer the fabric
  • Pin the fabric
  • I'll share with you a simple and unique way to quilt the blanket without spending hours at the machine
  • You'll learn how to do test stitches
  • How to create bias binding for a custom look
  • How to apply bias binding several different ways

By the end of this course you'll have the confidence to create lovely quilted blankets. 

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone that wants to learn to create a baby blanket/quilt for that special little one in their life.