Home > Classes > Quilting > For BeginnersHow to Attach Binding Tape

Quilting designer Ashley Nickels demonstrates the traditional method for attaching binding tape to a quilt — a fundamental technique every quilter needs to know. Step by step, you will learn how to pin the binding to the quilt sandwich, attach it using the walking foot on your sewing machine, create mitered corners, join the ends of the binding, and finish with a hand-sewn blind stitch. Watch Ashley's How to Make Binding Tape class for a quick lesson on how to make your binding strips and sew them together.

• Attach binding tape to a quilt
• Pin the binding to the quilt sandwich
• Attach it using the walking foot on your sewing machine
• Create mitered corners
• Join the ends of the binding
• Finish with a hand-sewn blind stitch

What you’ll get:

• Step-by-step expert instruction from Ashley Nickels on how to attach binding tape
• A quick video lesson you can access online anytime, anywhere
• Detailed supplies list
• The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students