How to bind a quilt with fleece backing?
Using a single long strip of fleece for the backing is one of the most common ways to bind a quilt You can cut the strip to the same length as the quilt or longer, so you have plenty of extra material to fold under the edges. To create the finished product look, you can either fold the fabric over the outside edge of the quilt and over the batting, or you can fold the quilt in half lengthwise with the fabric patterned side in, then fold
How to bind a quilt with fleece on the edge?
To add more cushioning to the edge of a quilt you can use a strip of fleece that matches the color of the quilt. Fold the length of fleece in half lengthwise, and then secure it to the quilt around the edges. If you have several strips of fleece, you can also use more than one strip to overlap or bunch them together.
How to bind a quilt with fleece backing on the edge?
If you are using a thick fleece blanket as your backing, you may struggle to find a way to neatly and securely attach the quilt to the backing. Fortunately, there are a few options available. First, you can use a single strip of bias tape to secure the edges, which is a great way to quickly attach the quilt to the backing. To do this, measure the width of your quilt, add about 1/2″ and cut a strip of bias tape from your fabric
How to bind a quilt with fleece on the top?
To add extra softness to the top of your quilt, you can use scrap pieces of fleece fabric. The best way to do this is to cut a piece of fleece to the same size as your quilt top. Then, lay the quilt top on top of the piece of fleece and carefully cut around it. Once you’ve cut it out, remove the backing and replace it with the scrap of fleece.
How to stitch a quilt with fleece
Before adding the backing fabric to the quilt top, you need to prepare it. You could use a washable fleece, but it’s best to start with a clean one. Remove any wrinkles, refold it several times and then cut it into strips that will fit the quilt top. You can either cut the strips yourself or, if you have a large piece, you can also buy the strips ready-made.