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How to Stitch Quilt Borders
We started the borders by adding blocks to complete the range of
your borders on the sides of your material. We calculated the
dimensions of slashing, as well as the size of your blocks. If
you haven’t done so, use the example as followed to measure your
blocks. Example: Three blocks appraising the 10-inch square, in
addition to the four, terrazzo at one inch width, which adds to
34 inches?
How to create borders:
Once you finish your dimensions, insert ¼-inch seam and leave
space to each side of your textile. The side borders should
measure up to 10 x 34, i.e. width and length. The finishing
measurement is factored into the ¼-inch seams you inserted. You
will need to take up the spaces or seams left (later) to
complete your borders. Once you insert ¼ inch you will have
created 10 ½ x 34 1/2, which is the inches you will use to cut
to fit the borders along the side. Use the same dimensions to
cut at least two borders. The borders will cover each side of
your fabric. Now measure the lower and upper borders. Add your
blocks together to achieve your size. Follow the same method as
outlined in the example above. Once you achieve your dimensions
finish the width on one side of your borders. You should have
counted 10 x 43, width and length unless you are quilting a
larger or smaller quilt.
Next, insert another ¼ inch to your seams and leave space to
each side. Refer to your measurements 10 x 43.
You will need to cut from the borders to achieve 10 ½ x 43 ½
inch to fit the edges at the top and bottom of your fabric.
You are creating a framed quilt so to speak. You may need to
trim your borders to fit.
How to trim borders:
Starting at the crown of your quilt and working down to the
middle, measure your quilt. You wan the length dimensions. If
your dimensions are 30 ½ inches, thus round it off to the
nearest tenth, i.e. 30 to complete your calculations: You will
need to insert ¼ inch into the seams and make room for your
sides. Next, use measuring tape, or a ruler to measure your
quilt. Measure from the alongside and factor in the dimensions
of your borders. Now insert the ¼-inch seams to the sides.
Once you finish your borders, you will need to start stitching
after your prep the strips of your borders. Start by folding
your strips. You will need to fold them in half and search for
the middle, then press until your borders crease. You can pin to
mark. Now find the middle of your sides by performing the same
action as you did above. Mark again, and then start stitching
your quilt. The center should be aligned. The right sides should
come together, as well the crown should center. You will need
craft pins to hold your ends in tact.
Along the length, start stitching your borders. You will need to
work the fabric as you stitch to keep it in tact. If you are
sewing on a machine, you can place the excess over your machine
parts, which accept the input of your fabric (Feeder dog) to
align. Hold back the shorter top layer and begin stitching
slowly. The feeder will work the layers through.
You can pull the layers at the top through to slow the excess
while allowing your feeder to pull the layer at the lower end
through. Now connect your borders, by stitching it to your
quilt. Insert the side of your fabric and allow your feeder to
pull back the layers at the top. Press out your borders and
leave a seam to work through the fabric border.