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How much space do you leave on the edge of a quilt to bind it?
Leave a minimum of 1/4 inch.
How many meters of binding are required to bind the edge of a rectangular quilt that measures 2.5 m by 7.5 m?
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Why would you zigzag a cut edge?
An edge that has a zigzag cut on it is Les likely to fray.
Why is it important to serge or zigzag over the edge of a fabric that is loosely woven or unravels easily?
Serging or zigzag stitching a fabric keeps the fabric from unraveling.Serging trims the loose threads and encloses the edge in a thread casing.If a serger is not available, zigzag stitching the edge will enforce the fabric edge and keep it from unraveling.
How many meters of binding are required to bind the edge of a rectangular quilt that measures 3.5 meters by 6.5 meters?
The perimeter of a quilt that is 3.5 x 6.5 meters is 20 meters (Are you sure you mean meters? That's a huge quilt. A typical quilt for a king size bed is only 2.5 meters long.). 20 meters plus 2/3 meter or a total of 20.6 meters of binding is required.
What is a Scissor -like hand tool with serrated blades used to apply a zigzag edge to textiles es?
scissors with zigzag edges on them. they are in the scissor isle.
What shears have a zigzag edge and are used to trim raw edges of fabrics?
Because of the way that fabric is woven out of thread, it can easily come apart into its constituent threads at the edge of the fabric. The zigzag shape of an edge makes it slightly harder for the fabric to come apart. The shears are called "Pinking Shears"
What is an overcast stitch?
The overcast stitch is a type of hand sewing used on a raw (unfinished) edge to prevent unraveling of the fabric. It is stitched twice over the edge of the fabric to make a zigzag.
Why are pinking scissors called pinking shears?
Pinking scissors are called pinking shears because they create a zigzag pattern along the edge of fabric to prevent fraying. The zigzag pattern resembles the teeth of pinking shears, which is where the name comes from.
How do you bind a quilt?
BindingThe curves of the scalloped edge require the use of a narrow, single bias binding. From the remaining blue solid fabric cut 1 1/4" strips on the diagonal. Join the strips with diagonal seams pressed open. (Wrights Wide Single Fold Bias Binding is great for binding scalloped edges.)To sew the binding onto the quilt, cut the beginning edge at an angle, and press under 1/4". Begin at the top of one of the scallops and matching the raw edge of the binding with the marked line on the quilt, sew a 1/4" seam. The bias binding will easily follow the curve of the scallop. Stop with the needle down at the bottom of the "V", lift the presser foot, and pivot the quilt so the binding is lined up with the mark. Put the presser foot back down. The fabric will be pulled tightly around the V, so be careful not to sew in any tucks or pleats. Continue stitching in this manner around the quilt, ending with a small diagonal overlap.After checking to see the binding is sewn on correctly, trim the edge of the quilt even with the edge of the binding. Turn the binding under 1/4", turn to the backside and stitch down by hand. There is no need to clip at the "V"s, the binding should just fold over itself like a reverse miter corner.Don't forget to sign and date your quilt!Enjoy!(Click on image for larger view).Binding Scalloped Edges Tipsby Darlene ZimmermanMark scalloped edge on a quilt but DO NOT cut on that edge until the binding is sewn on. If the edge is cut before binding you risk stretching and fraying of the scallops.Baste along the marked edge. This will hold layers together and keep them from shifting while binding.Always use a bias binding to bind curved or scalloped edges. A single bias binding cut at 1 1/4" is best. (Wrights Wide Single Fold Bias Tape is the right size and comes in many easy to match colors!) A double binding is too bulky at the inside corner of the scallop.To make a softly rounded corner, start marking the quilt edge with Easy Scallop positioned right to the adjacent edge. To make a pointed corner or "ear", begin with half of scallop at the corner.A scalloped edge can take an ordinary quilt and make it extra-ordinary!
What is a quilting flange?
I quilting flange is a piece of folded fabric that is inserted into a seam, in a quilt, usually close to the edge, called the "binding", or the border. When inserted while sewing a seam, it forms a three dimensional "flange" that adds interest to the quilt.
What are pinking shears?
Used to finish edges of cloth with a zigzag cut for decoration or to prevent raveling or fraying.
