Eek! The binding is a total and complete FAIL. I followed the directions on what size binding, and followed the tutorial to the best of my understanding.... but obviously this isn't right. And I really couldn't even keep this giant binding on there straight, as you can see from my wonky stitching!!
After watching a Jenny Doan tutorial, I realize now what I was supposed to do, and that purchased 2 1/4 inch quilt binding is not the same as making your own binding, but honestly I am not going to rip this all up!
Here is the inside:
It's still functional as a travel sewing kit, even if it ain't pretty. I am going to chalk this up as my beginner problems, because plenty of other folks commented on the tutorial about how great it was.
Problem exists between sewing machine and chair! :)
I made the front pieced section using the Jelly Roll Race technique I'd seen on a Jenny Doan video because I wanted to try that out with a few small strips, without the pressure of a whole jelly roll! So as for that part of it, I'm happy with it. But as for the binding part, definitely a fail! lol
- Susan
Ah well you live and learn, my first quilt binding for my son was NOT at all a success either:) crazymomquilts has an excellent tutorial for binding.
ReplyDeleteBinding is so tricky, i read and watched lots of different tutorials before I did my first quilt and the binding still turned out baggy, I think i just got better with practice! I'm linking up a recovery from a failure this week too, i think it's as important to share the mistakes as well as the successes. I love the fabrics you used, i just got my charm pack of twenty three in the post today although i don't know what i 'll be making with it yet! :o)
ReplyDeleteMy first binding i made like store bought bias tape, i didn't realize that it should have just been folded in half and stitched down, then folded over and stitched again. It's still holding up but for how long i'm not sure :)
ReplyDeletebinding can be tough! Until my last quilt I had always done "back over binding." I finally tackled a proper binding after almost 15 years! The good thing is, once you do it, even if you aren't completely happy with the results, you'll know how to improve next time!
ReplyDelete-Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation