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Quilt binding calculator
Binding length, strip count and fabric to buy.
In short
Binding length is the quilt perimeter plus 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm) for joins and corners. A 60 x 70 in throw with 2 1/2 in double fold binding needs 270 in of binding: 7 strips cut across the fabric, 17 1/2 in of fabric, so buy 1/2 yd.
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Strip width
Binding length
Strips to cut
Fabric for strips
Buy
How to use it
- Enter your finished quilt size.
- Choose your strip width. 2 1/2 in (6.5 cm) is the classic double fold.
- Cut the strips across the width of fabric and join them with diagonal seams.
Pip's tips
- Join strips with 45 degree seams pressed open so the joins melt into the edge.
- Use bias binding for curved or scalloped edges. It glides around curves beautifully.
- Stop 1/4 in (0.75 cm) from each corner for crisp mitred corners.
Sources: Every number follows the SewNQuilt quilting and sewing standards, built from published industry references. Imperial and metric are calculated natively, never converted piece by piece.
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