Basic Binding Techniques for Cuddle® Minky Plush Fabric - a tutorial with Shannon Fabrics
This week, for Sew Together Tuesday, Shannon Fabrics National Educator Teresa Coates goes all-in on binding Cuddle® minky plush fabric quilts and blankets. Not only does she share her expert tips, but we’ve also included our downloadable tip sheets on how to combine cotton and Cuddle®, as well as how to bind a quilt with Cuddle®.
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Shannon Fabrics/Teresa Coates
Shannon Fabrics imports and distributes several different types of fabric, including super-soft Cuddle® minky plush fabrics, Embrace® double gauze fabrics, terry cloth and other novelty fabrics. Teresa Coates is a writer, editor and maker. Currently she is the National Educator for Shannon Fabrics and the host of Sew Together Tuesday.
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This week, for Sew Together Tuesday, Shannon Fabrics National Educator Teresa Coates goes all-in on binding Cuddle® minky plush fabric quilts and blankets. Not only does she share her expert tips, but we’ve also included our downloadable tip sheets on how to combine cotton and...
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Video Transcript
- You can use Cuddle® 3 or Luxe Cuddle® for binding, but they work slightly differently. Cuddle® 3 lets you see the stitches, so it’s perfect for a serpentine stitch or other decorative stitch. Luxe Cuddle® hides the stitches, so a zig zag is a good idea.
- When using a serpentine stitch, Teresa prefers 5mm wide and 1.6mm length, so you can start there, but try out a few different lengths to find your preferred look.
- When using a zig zag stitch, Teresa uses a 5mm width and 5mm length, but your machine may not go that wide. Use the widest, up to a 5mm, that your machine will do.
- Sewing the binding takes practice, so be patient with yourself.
- It’s important to cut and sew the binding carefully. We recommend you cut it at 1 ¾”. If you are using a lofty batting, cut it at 2” to give yourself a little extra wiggle room.
- Teresa sews her bindings with a 3/8” seam allowance (for that extra wiggle room) and pays extra attention to staying even and straight.
- Using a stiletto (such as ByAnnie’s Stiletto and Pressing Tool) will help keep the fabric in place while sewing.
- Use the Jumbo Wonder Clips to hold your binding in place while sewing binding to the back of quilt.
- Use regular or Jumbo Wonder Clips when sewing the binding to the front of the quilt.
- Take your time and sew carefully.
- Don’t forget to fluff up the Luxe Cuddle® fibers of the binding to hide your stitches.
- Teresa’s favorite binding fabrics: Luxe Cuddle® Chenille, Luxe Cuddle® Weave and Luxe Cuddle® Marble.
