Quilt Binding Calculator

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Quilt binding calculator. It can also be wider if you prefer a larger binding than the standard ¼ seam allowance width. Simply enter in your quilt and fabric measurements click Calculate and the calculator will tell you how long your binding should be as well as how many strips you need to cut and how many yards that will require. Designed by quilters our calculators allow you to quickly convert between yards and inches meters and centimeters.

ZJ Humbach explains how to quickly and easily calculate quilt binding taking into account the extra needed to miter the corners and join the binding ends. Youll need some overage in order to piece the final join of the binding typically 10-12 inches is recommended. Just remember to use numbers and be sure to write fractions in decimal formAll measurements are in inches.

This calculator calculates the amount of fabric required to bind your quilt given the quilts dimensions width and length and the binding strip width. You will just need your quilt a ruler or measuring tape and a calculator to figure out your fabric needs for quilt binding. Some important tips on quilt binding.

Calculates the binding length and the amount of fabric required to bind your quilt given the quilts dimensions width and length. Bias binding - this is where the binding strips are cut on the bias. Locate width of bias you wish to make.

Quilt Binding Strips Cut. You must input at least the block size desired quilt width and desired quilt lengthSee Help file for more information. Column just to left of square size shows fabric needed for square Width of bias in inches.

Backing margin is the number of inches that the backing extends beyond the quilt top at each edge and is necessary during longarm quilting. Yardages are rounded up to the next 18 yard. Shows the amount of fabric required to create borders based on your quilts dimensions and the width of the borders.