Quilt

Finished size of the quilt. Typical sizes; patterns vary.

Binding

Straight grain suits square corners and uses less fabric. Bias stretches round curves and scallops.

in

2.5 in (6.5 cm) for standard double-fold binding; 2.25 in for a narrower finish.

in

Added to the quilt's perimeter. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) is usual.

Fabric
in

After trimming the selvedges, usually 2 in (5 cm) less than the bolt width.

$ per yard

Typical price: edit to yours.

Results

Binding fabric to buy

1/2 yd

6 strips of 2.5 in, cut selvedge to selvedge (15 in of fabric).

Binding length
240 in (about 6 2/3 yd)
Strips / joins
6 / 5
Fabric cost
$6.50

Rounded up to the next 1/4 yard, the way most shops cut fabric.

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