The Binding Tool Explained - Learn The Perfect Binding Technique

[slewislorum]

How do you know that they will match perfectly so it can be sewn FLAT instead of bunching up?

[Grammigram]

Another FANTASTIC tute, THANKS !!!!!

Please keep them coming...

[jeankaryl]

Can this tool be used for binding 8 inch pot holders? Or things where you wouldn't have 12+ inches to leave? If so, how do you use this tool for that? Thanks!

Jean

[SarahMSQC]

@jeankaryl No, it wouldn't work for the smaller projects! So glad you mentioned this, we will put together a tutorial on doing the binding on smaller projects. Have a great day!

[jeankaryl]

@SarahMSQC

Thanks, Sarah......I'll look forward to that tutorial!

[VWCTina]

This is a great instructional video for the tool. I bought tool today as recommended by my quilt instructor...but I found video hilarious ....the presenter stated without apology this was the second of 2 similar videos; this one for those of us who are 'slower learners.' Next she talked about how the tool was not to be turned upside down as she turned it upside down to begin other half of binding. Then the hire wire anticipation element of the video is set as she is talking and looking into c

[SarahMSQC]

@VWCTina Haha, She didn't actually turn it over. No offense was intended, as we made more videos of the demonstration only to improve our teaching. Sorry if you were offended.

[retrogal8888]

I bought this tool 6 months ago and haven't used it except for once as it didn't work.....so now I think I have it after watching your new tute. I will have a go today! Thanks jenny, JillyQuilts@Norfolk xx

[jij2564]

I just want to thank you for your video tutorials. I bought this tool after watching the tutorial. When it came time to use it, I found the instructions on the tool very confusing so I watched your video again and did each step as you said, pausing the video as I did each one. The result was perfect! Although I did have to turn my quilt so that the part I was working on was on the top (as in the video), so I agree with 46zxcv that filming over the shoulder would have made it a little easier.

[SarahMSQC]

@jij2564 Thanks for the comment! We sure appreciate your input.

[46zxcv]

I LOVE the idea of this tool but I just couldn't get the marking and cutting steps. This video has been sooooo very helpful. What a great explanation. The only difficulty I still had was in having to reverse what I was seeing. If there is any way to film looking over her shoulder it would be PERFECT!!! The pause feature let me take the time to flip what I was seeing into what needed to be done. Many thanks to Missouri Star Quilting for their EXCELLENT videos!

[SarahMSQC]

@46zxcv Great idea!! We may have to do that and update it! Thanks!

[SarahMSQC]

@MARYELLENHOOD1 Thank you! 

[1956Catherine]

This was super helpful! Thank you!!

[SarahMSQC]

@1956Catherine Glad you liked it!!

[rdnkgirl71]

Love it, gonna have to invest in one of those!

[SarahMSQC]

@rdnkgirl71 Thanks! We sure think it's a great tool!

[esteele0415]

great tutorial, thank you!! New to quilting, so this was very helpful!!

[SarahMSQC]

@esteele0415 Thank you for your comment! Hope you are able to get lots of quilts bound with ease!! :) Have a great day!

[dcs5556]

I read that the binding tool will work on smaller than 2 1/2" bindings. Will it work on wider bindings also?

Thanks,

Carla S

[KarenQuiltsTexas]

OK... just had to watch the video again... great idea... may even be better than my Susan Cleveland method that I've been using for years... will get from Jinny Beyer tomorrow!

[KarenQuiltsTexas]

Looks good - but does it work for any WIDTH of binding? What's important is the distance between the stopping points for the binding sewing - right? Hmm....

[jennydoan57]

@KarenQuiltsTexas Hi Karen, It is set up for 2.5 inches, but will work smaller widths too.

[susieqmcf]

I put my phone right next to me on my quilt and followed along with the video. I GET IT NOW!!!! Yeah!

[SarahMSQC]

@susieqmcf YAY!!!

[sandischaefers]

I purchased this ruler at the Houston Quilt Show in November, but of course didn't remember how they demonstrated it to us! I am a visual person, so this video helped me so much, thanks!

[Bobbie8186]

thank you, thank you so much. maybe now I have it. binding is a nightmare for me and I hope it won't be any longer. thank you so much....

[Tantdis472]

I’ve been struggling with binding at the end, so I perched this tool, and the next time I was ready to do binding I watch this video first and YEAH! I did it. It works great. Thank you.

[Penimarie23]

Can I use the fabric from the jelly roll for the binding? I see the way to make from fabric but was hoping for a shortcut.

[SarahMSQC]

@Penimarie23 YUP! It will just make a scrappy binding- and I LOVE those!!  Good luck and have fun!!

[Gaertegang]

I had to watch this tutorial like a "hawk" and stop and start and make sure I understood what to do...But the first try was a complete success!! I'm sure in no time I'll be a pro at using this tool, and I thank you so much for helping to make that possible! I LOVE your tutorial and shopping at (and recommending) your store!

[SarahMSQC]

@Gaertegang Awesome!! So glad you had success!

[brendahurley]

I've always been frustrated binding my quilts, and I bought this tool at a quilt show. The demonstration looked so easy, but when it came time to bind mine, I had to watch your tutorial several times, stopping and starting. Success! Thank you for taking the guesswork out of binding and making it easy!

[tihupari11]

Just added this to my Christmas wish list!

[SarahMSQC]

You can get the binding tool from our online store. Missouri Star Quilt CO. Hope this helps! Have a great day!

[Pinkylee2185]

Where can I get a binding tool? I didn't find one at joanns fabrics. I'm in Kenosha wisc.

[pillarbox40]

Thank goodness for your tutorial! I was so frustrated and ready to return the tool to the quilt store. I took the tool and my project back to the store and together we figured it out.. The store owner recommended I look at this tutorial, which I have several times and stopped it at each stage but finally had success! The binding worked out perfect as you state on the tool; it is just a matter of getting to that stage. Suggest you mention something about tutorial on future tools!

[SarahMSQC]

@pillarbox40 So glad you figured it out!! Why is it that binding can be the worst!?!?!? Haha, so glad though that yours went well!! have a great week!

[482milena]

It took me 5 rewinds of your tutorial & doing it watching as I went along, but have just completed my 1st binding using the tool & it FITS LIKE A GLOVE. Thank you from a very slow learner. I Love your tutorials, they have explained things to me beautifuly. thank you

[captlynhall]

I just bought the binding tool at the Houston Quilt Festival. Can't wait to use it.

[Pinkylee2185]

I love your tutorials! I'm going to try to find this tomorrow when I go shopping!

[phxqltr]

Piece o' cake, video was very helpful.....thx

[Ebulizzie]

I tried to watch 4 different clips from your selection and the sound and images does not correspond. Also, I cannot seem to get past the few seconds after the tune.

[gcosens]

I referred to this video every time I need to do the binding on my quilts...It is something I get mixed up on because I don't do one very often...you do great job with your teaching...and I love the quilting on this quilt...You are such a natural in front of the camera, compared to other sites...your way of teaching is so good for me...because I am a self taught quilter...and I receive my orders for my fabric soooo quickly...thanks thanks thanks:)

[Jo1950ful]

This tool is FANTASTIC....

Jo

[43quilter]

Why did you chose black fabric for the binding? Are you cutting on the right side or the inside? I do like the tool

[AChristina1955]

Bought this tool a couple of months ago and used it for the first time today. I loaded your tutorial and followed along with Jenny. Worked like a dream the very first time. Thanks for explaining the directions.

[susieqmcf]

I wish this video was on the iPhone app. It is the easiest way for me to find stuff FAST! Thanks for posting.

[1001nott]

OMG ~ gotta get me one of those :) love this video ~ Thanks :)

[duffywoofy4]

This is great-I always have trouble when I use this tool-instructions so helpful!

[atoz1mom]

Thank you for this video! I have to watch it everytime I do a binding becuase I just cannot seem to remember how or make sense of the instructions on my tool. You're the best. God Bless!

[boshamgirl]

Thanks for another brilliant tutorial, I'd be lost without them!

[mrsgesquivel]

I enjoy your tutorials. Thanks

[Lynnlovetosew]

I love the MissouriStarQuiltCo.!!!! awesome totorials> Jenny you are wonderful and clear in your teaching. I appreciate you very much. God bless you and your business.

[ladycerci]

has any one used this tool with the store purchased satin blanket binding ? does it work ?

[mokieran1]

Have you used a single width binding with the tool? I seldom use a double/folded binding for wall hangings...bought the tool and have not been successful with a single (1 1/4") binding. Help me?

[kthomp55]

Very informitive, and easy to learn. I need these instructional videos.

[cfranc0222]

I am brazilian and was on vacation in California. Some days before departure from Brazil I heard about Long Beach Quilting Festival and went there. I bought this rule and it is amazing. The binding is so easy to do. But, as someone said below, we need a 10" tail to have a perfect binding. Tku

Carla

[TankJockey38]

At the beginning of the video you mention leaving a 6" - 8" tail. After the binding is sewn on, you mention having 10" tails. I left a 7" tail when I started, but it is too short. I don't have enough fabric to make the cut using the ruler. I'm wondering if you should correct the beginning of the video. I wish I hadn't followed what was said there.

[mblue010]

All of your tutorials are awesome.

[Bobbie8186]

love this viedo and I want the tool.  U don't know what a time I have with binding, this would be a life saver for me.

[DebraM66]

I love this tool! I am a beginner quilted and this tool makes it so easy. It is a must have tool!

[fancycatluv4JC]

Great tool and tute to explain and show. I'm from Mo. " show me"

[SarahMSQC]

Thank you. This tool is great, isn't it!! We appreciate your comments! Have a great day!

[tubeconch]

Once again, I think your Tutorials are great, but what makes them the best is Jenny. It's a true gift to be such a wonderful teacher and warm and welcoming person. Thank you Jenny!!!

[talianajen08]

Thank you so much for this video. I went to use my binding tool for the first time, and couldn't figure out what the heck the instructions were saying. I remember it being so easy when I saw it demonstrated....and it is! If you know the secret step not well described on the tool. ;) Thank you!

[toadstrangler1963]

Awesome work! Thanks

[102166dhr]

I just got my new tool in the mail and just in time as I just used it for the first time on my third quilt. Your tutorials are FANTASTIC! You made the whole process so simple and easy. I LOVE IT and what you're doing. Don't change your style. Thank you Missouri Quilt Co. - Debbie, Houston, TX

[barh4376]

This is GREAT!

[99jwar]

I love all of your tutorials... I am new to quilting and just watching your youtube vid's has made me even more inspired! :)

[fantomdiva]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I am basically a self taught quilter and finishing off binding has always presented a big problem to me. I am going right out to buy one of these tools and now i am excited about finishing a bunch of ufo's that are just waiting for their binding!

[4evryoung58]

This is perfect! Absolutely the best tutorials.

[Hoppyfrog8]

This takes the guess work out of sewing the binding together. YEA!!!

[familyjuls411]

....this is sooo much easier than the way I learned which was without a binding tool...I'm on my way to the store to buy this tool now...thanks so much!!

[00readysetgo00]

Thanks so much! This clears it all up. 

[tippieriver]

Great Tutorial. Thanks so much. I am ready to tackle the binding now.

[thegoldenkey07]

Finishing a quilt for Christmas....so tired I couldn't remember how to use my Binding Tool....this video saved my life and what little brain cells I have left! :) Thanks.....perfect instructions.  Quilt will be done within the hour. YEA!

[Lanier1982]

Thanks for this tutorial! I had purchased this tool and got confused when reading the instructions....but now I know what to do. Thanks again.

[Lanier1982]

Thanks for this tutorial! I had purchased this tool and got confused when reading the instructions....but now I know what to do. Thanks again.

[MaggieMuffet]

I love the daisy quilt design, did you quilt this patterns?

[jennydoan57]

@MaggieMuffet I did ! Thanks for noticing!

[CakesBenicia]

I'll try this on my first quilt. Thanks for your help.

[BenteRiis]

Tried it out for the first time this evening. I love it! - oh and thanks for the tutorial - otherwise I'm not sure it would have been quite as easy...

[dental74]

this is GREAT!! This tool makes finishing the binding tail a snap!

[Lvgolden33]

Love it!

[jannyb555]

fantastic!

[wienerwane]

This is a great video but I wish you would have had the camera behind you, I had to stop the video a lot and repeat so I could get it in my head....I eventually got it but I have to go to this video everytime I want to use the binding tool....sad huh, slowwww learner. Thank you for making this video or I would have never figured it out.

[Nanato6kids]

Im so impressed by your tutorials!

[maplum]

This is very interesting. I definitely am going to order this.

[texasquilter1]

I have really enjoyed your tips & tuts.. I needed them all ... lol

[MsDjvinson]

l am makeing pot holders, how can I use the binding tool without the 12 inchs to mark with the tool?

[quilter4us]

Fantastic!! so easy, so simple to understand. filming perfect! you cant get this info from reading a quilting book. Thanks!

[HeatherHayllar]

You make everything look so easy!!

Thank you

[Pitpony12]

Professional results when I followed this tutorial, Thanks Jenny.

[babsfoskett]

Fantastic tooll

[tomnancy63]

This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much. Makes is very easy.

[Gryjensen]

Just tried my binding tool for the first time tonight. SUPER easy! Thanks to your tutorials... ;)

Thank you SO much!!

[officeasst]

I just bought this binding tool today. It works, and it is easy with Jenny's tutorial. I love it. It make the binding look so much nicer. Thanks Jenny and Missouri Star Quilt Company.

[EGYPTQUILTS]

I watch 2 videos on binding they were excellent, and reinforced my skill. Thanks, you showed me I was doing it right. I wanted to learn a new technique, but the old one still works. LOL

[dgillihan1]

Thanks for the clarification. I now know how to use my binding tool.

[beachmama79]

Thank you for the tutorials! I have been quilting for two years and still have a lot to learn. I always had trouble with my binding at the end. I definitely will be going to get a binding tool and have saved your tutorials to my favorites. You ladies are very helpful thanks again!

[TheJanluna]

I love this tutorial it is so well explained and easy. I bought a binding tool and it works like magic! Thank again Jenny. What would all new quilters do without you?

[phydes873]

Very helpful. My next purchase will be the binding tool!

[marciabobarcia]

This was really helpful! I have to get one of those gadgets.

[1092Karen]

Thanks for the informative video, it really helped. I bought this at the Chicago Quilt Festival and forgot how to use it. Now, I love this tool.

[88livelaughlove88]

Great tool, great video!

[sracampbell]

Got one - thanks for the futher explination! Jenny you are WONDERFUL!

[NurseyPoo50]

Wonderful demo. I will be getting one of these tools.

[mtwinterwd]

Thank you. I had the old tool and didn't get where the second cut went.  Very helpful.

[newbeequilter]

This is GREAT! Now I can relax about how to bind my first quilt project successfully. This tool will be worth the approximately $10. I can see using it for other sewing applications. Just happened upon Mmissouri Quilt Co's site today and am thrilled with all I've learned from their free tutorials already. Keep up the good work -- and thanks for your efforts and patience in teaching the new kids on the block.

[Godzoned]

fantastic tool! that would make life easier!

[MissouriQuiltCo]

if you go to our site and search for "binding tool" in the search bar at the top, it should pop right up! ;-)

[thegoldenkey07]

Thank you! I feel like an idiot...I couldn't find it. I am going to purchase tonight! Can't wait to get it. I have the Fons and Porter binding tool but this one looks some much easier to use. Love your videos...hope to one day visit your shop.

[MissouriQuiltCo]

@MissouriQuiltCo Now there is a direct link to the Binding Right in the description above!

[thegoldenkey07]

Okay, I can't find that tool online or on your store website. Can you please tell me the name or item numer of this item and/or where I can purchase it from? This will make my life so much easier!!!  Thanks for the tutuorial....they are always so great.

[thegoldenkey07]

I want that tool now!!!!

[rougealar]

This is a great tutorial for this tool. I can't wait to try it!