How to Join the Ends of Binding – quick and easy!

There are a few ways to join your binding at the ends. The steps that I’m sharing today will allow you to join the ends of binding by tucking one end of the binding into the other end – which will give you a great no sew, no measure and no mess up option.

Tackling the final steps of binding a quilt can sometimes feel like navigating a maze of corners and angles, especially for beginner quilters.

There’s a simple and efficient technique that avoids those tricky cuts and awkward seams. By tucking the end of the binding strip into the beginning, you can seamlessly finish your binding with ease.

Binding a quilt is the final step in the quilting process, providing a neat edge and securing the layers together. It involves attaching a strip of fabric around the quilt’s perimeter, covering the raw edges.

While there are various methods for binding, including machine binding and hand binding, each with its unique advantages, the traditional double-fold binding is a popular choice among quilters.

This technique involves folding the binding strip in half lengthwise, then wrapping it around the quilt’s edges and stitching it in place.

Easy to do Join the Ends of Binding

This method eliminates the need for precise measurements and ensures a clean and tidy finish every time.

So, whether you’re new to quilting or just looking for a hassle-free way to complete your project, this technique is sure to become your go-to solution.

Step 1 – Line up your binding strip with a ruler – the 45 degree should be lined up along the bottom of the binding trip

Step 2 – Cut along the ruler edge

Step 3 – Fold the corner up to line up the raw edges

Step 4 – Notice the folded edge

Step 5 – Fold the binding strip back in half and press well

Step 6 – You’ll notice the ‘pocket’ area in the binding now

Step 7 – Sew the binding onto the project, starting 4 inches from the end of the binding strip

Step 8 – Finish sewing the binding to the project, stopping around 4 inches from the end of the beginning binding strip

Step 9 – Open the beginning binding strip

Step 10 – Tuck the end into the beginning, seeing where you need to trim

Step 11 – Trim the end binding strip

Step 12 – Tuck the end into the beginning binding strip

Step 13 – Pin to secure and finish sewing the binding to the project

Step 14 – Continue with the binding to finish the project

Step 15 – Hand sew the opening if you’d like after you finish the binding

How to quickly finish your binding / join the ends of binding

Additional Resources for Binding

• Using your selvage for binding
• Free printable for planning your yardage
• Wonder clips for binding
• Hand Binding Video
• Binding with the backing fabric

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