On method two (the binding that is not ragged on the back) I did the following to prevent so much thickness on the back. I cut my binding strip 5" wide and folded it in half to get a 2.5" wide strip as opposed to a 3" one. That gave me one clean edge because it was folded (I placed this edge on the back of the quilt) and one raw edge for ragging (that went on the front). I then proceeded the clip this strip on just as you did with just a little less on the back. This made two fewer layers to sew through. Worked great for me.
Genius! I'm all ready to make a ton of rag quilts for charity and I'm so glad I found your video! I've never been crazy how "weak" the edges of rag quilts look - this is awesome! Thanks :)
thank you. I made a queen size quilt for my son and used your binding folding in the back. it turned out fabulous. I actually did fold a second color and put it inside the front of the binding so there are two colors ragged along the inside binding. by ironing it all down together flat first, I had no problems sewing that much flannel together.
I’ve done something similar. Except I used a silky binding. I just sewed the outside layer of flannel with a 1/2 seam to get a small ragging effect. Then sewed a silky binding to the INSIDE layers of the quilt.
I really like the look of that binding on the front! I’m wondering about sewing it to the back of the quilt and pulling around to the front, then sew the 1/2” seam and clip the edges. The back will look like a regular binding and only have the ragging on the front.
Thank you for your kind words Donna! This boarder really makes a rag quilt have such a finished look. I hope you enjoy adding it to your projects. Happy Sewing!
I'm so glad I found your channel, thank you so much for sharing your awesome teaching experiences, I just love all that you do and you explain everything so well !!!! many blessings to you and thanks again
You are so welcome Cherie! Thank you for letting me know that. It really helps keep me motivated as I make more beginner sewing tutorials. Happy Sewing!
Love it! Improving on others ideas is what sewing is all about! Tag me on Instagram so I can see your hard work. I would love to see the refined version😍
Thanks! Always get good info from your videos! I have 13 rag quilts planned as Christmas presents. 7 are completed including two using the no-cut techniqe! Thanks again for your great content!
Thanks so much for the video! New subscriber here! I just started making rag quilts and I love them except the edges just aren't as Thick and nice as all the other ragging on the quilts. that's how I found you, I was trying to find a better way to do the edges. Im definitely going to try this and see how I like it.
Welcome! I agree. That’s what started making me want to figure out a boarder too. Let me know how it goes! And what way you did it? Ragging on both sides or just on the top? Happy sewing! I also have a good video walking you through the best practices of how to wash a rag quilt if you are interested.
@@TamarasJoyDIY I really like both ways and the fact you can do it either way is that much better! you might want to do it one way on one quilt and the other way on another quilt. Thanks so so much!
Love your tutorials, am on my 5th rag quilt, i had a problem in the begining as i could not keep up with the front and back - i found that placing a pin with a big head on the front helped to keep me straight. that way no marks and when ready to sew together i didnt worry about accidentally switching back and front. I did that before and .. it was a fussy mess till i finally straightened things out
Thank you for your video! You make it fun to watch :) I like the ragging on the back. I imagine it helps hide any crooked stitching you or I could have. When you use an extra piece of material with your batting, is it the same flannel material you use to make the quilt? I’m thinking of using a color piece that matches my other material. Thanks again!
Thank you! I am glad to hear it💜!! Yes, when I add the extra layer of fabric it is the same as the rest of the blanket (flannel or flannelette depending on what the fabric store calls it) But you can easily change the color to whatever you wish. And you are so right! The ragging is a beginner sewers best friend😍! All mistakes can be hidden and you end up with a beautifully finished project! Happy Sewing!
Have you made a rag quilt with three layers of flannel instead of batting? Would you still add the x to keep them together? Is the thickness somewhat comparable? Thanks!
I have sewn rag quilts without batting and just a third layer of flannel. If you do this you don't need to sew the x because all three layers will be cut the same size. It won't be as thick however so it really depends on where you live. I live in Canada so the thickness is always appreciated 😂
When you cut the fabric strips for the binding do you cut across the width of the fabric or down the length / grain of the fabric? I’m thinking if I cut across the width I’d have a lot more pieces to sew together
I love this! I too make a lot of rag quilts for baby gifts. I love the idea of not having the frizz on the back. To do this, do you sew the back binding on the quilt first or both binding at the same time.
Thank you, I really do like how it adds extra thickness to the edges. I would sew the back binding first then flip over and attach the front. Similar to how I did the placemat binding at minute 5 in this video th-cam.com/video/tXLFlCALsfE/w-d-xo.html of course instead of folding it inwards you would leave the top with that open edge for snipping. HOWEVER, I have been so busy sewing other items these days I havn't added a rag quilt binding since this video 😊So if you try it will you let me know how it goes? I would love to hear how it went as you will be sewing through a lot of layers. Perhaps try a jean needle or a new needle so it is sharp before doing this. My next planned rag quilt is going to be a butterfly for my niece! I am excited to get back to snipping! Happy Sewing!
On the clean binding side… in order to avoid ironing you could lay the binding down on the clean side, stitch it, and then fold it over to sew the other side. That way the seam is kinda hidden on both sides and really is easier. Right? Lol. I’m kinda new at this.
Hi! I appreciate these videos! They are helpful and nice to watch! I want to know if you only use flannel or of this works with regular cotton quilt fabric as well?
Hi Elaine! Welcome :) You can make rag quilts with cotton fabric but you will still need some flannel to get the ragged look. I have a tutorial where I walk through cotton rag quilt tips here: tamarasjoy.com/quilted-valentines-table-runner/ And you should prewash your fabric as cotton and flannel shrinks and different rates. I say that but never do it.......I should really take my own advice! Happy Sewing!
I have been making rag quilts for years as well and I’m about to make a large throw blanket for a bridal gift. Do U think using this technique for a large throw would still look good? Love that I found your page(I also found u on Instagram 😉) love your work❤️
Hi JoJo. You could do this in a large blanket too. Or you could do a normal hem. Thanks think both would look nice. Maybe yo a small tester first to see if you like sewing this binding before committing to a large one? So glad you found me on here too! Rag quilts are one of my fav blankets to sew.
Do you think I can make the back larger than the front, fold the edges over to the front (folding the corners neatly) and then sew 1/2 inch all around and snip the front edges? Does this make sense?
I am not sure if that would work. If you are thinking of doing this with the "no cutting" method then you would end up with folds around the entire edge doing this. With a normal rag quilt I can't see it working either. BUT if you try and prove me wrong let me know! I just can't picture it. If you want to do a proper binding go do minute 5 in this tutorial th-cam.com/video/tXLFlCALsfE/w-d-xo.html and I walk through all the proper instructions on how to add binding. Unless you did the cheaters version I do on this tutorial: th-cam.com/video/QSRJI-nH_Kw/w-d-xo.html But then you would have to add the backing fabric when everything else is already sewn. That's the only way I can see it working. Hope I make some form of sense! Happy Sewing!
I would not rag the back of it but even in the front if you're using a different color binding I'm not sure how that would blend where I'm using coffee colors and creams or parchment color for the backing if I put a green binding on mine I'm not sure how that would look I might just do the binding without ragging it at all
So when you fold your 3 inch binding in half you are sewing the front and back side down at the same time with a 1/2 inch seam? If so I am very confused when I get to the first corner because I have to fold the top and the bottom before making that turn. I am very confused on this step
I plan on making a quilted blanket for someone as a xmas present, but i’m not sure how many squares I should cut. They’re adult sized 🤣 and I plan on cutting 5x5in squares. Do you have any idea how many I should cut for both sides?
Sorry Katelyn. I am going to leave the math to you. Each seam will eat up a full inch of fabric if you do 1/2 inch seams so keep that in mind when figuring out how many squares you need. Happy Sewing!
How can i make my rag blanket bigger ? It is finished but looks way to small for my 2 year old toddler .Its already ragged can it be made bigger at this point?
Hi Lydia, I just measure around my blanket and then make enough strips to fit around the entire outer edge, with some extra to spare. Hope that answers your question.
I am sorry it took me so long to reply. I wanted to make sure I had time to explain the process. I have reviewed my video and I actually have a more recent video that will explain the process better if you were going to just do one side. In this video: th-cam.com/video/rEKYavSb5lo/w-d-xo.html I walk through the process of binding a table runner (the same way you would do a full quilt). What you would do is follow the tutorial until the last step. Instead of sewing the binding folded inwards on the top you would fold it flat sew it and then you can rag that section you left flat. I hope that makes sense. Happy Sewing!
Hi new hear I would like to make a rag quilt with 10"squares please can you tell me how much fabric I would need please? I was thinking of a size 60 x 70 inches, and how many layers with I need? Thank you.
Welcome to the world of rag quilts! Here is my tutorial focused on how to make a rag quilt:th-cam.com/video/Fia6ApOPBIw/w-d-xo.html To figure out the math just take 60" divided by 10" which equals 6. So you would need around 6 squares...BUT then calculate the seams you will sew...if you sew your seams at half an inch then each seam will take away a full inch of fabric. Sewing 6 squares together would take 5 seams plus the outer edges equals another inch. Which is a total of 6 inches lost when sewing all 6 squares together. So it would be up to you if you wanted to change the size of your squares to create a blanket the size you are looking for or if you just wanted to add an extra square totalling 7 squares across and it will just be a bit larger. And then of course do the same math for the opposite measurement of 70". Hope that made sense, Happy Sewing!!! I LOVE rag quilts! Tag me on insta so I can see your blanket when it's done :) Oh! And get a good pair of snips too, it will make all the difference when doing the ragging. I share my fav snips here: tamarasjoy.com/sewing-supplies-for-beginners/ It is listed as #2.
Hi Tamara just like to say a big thank you I made my very first rag quilt and I think it came out OK for my first time,so thank you and ya it was fun to make.
Check out MY SHOP at shoptamarasjoy.com/ where I share sewing coupon codes and helpful beginner sewing supplies. Happy Sewing!💗
This is awesome, so much more finished and full looking! Best way is NOT ragged on the back.Thank you
On method two (the binding that is not ragged on the back) I did the following to prevent so much thickness on the back. I cut my binding strip 5" wide and folded it in half to get a 2.5" wide strip as opposed to a 3" one. That gave me one clean edge because it was folded (I placed this edge on the back of the quilt) and one raw edge for ragging (that went on the front). I then proceeded the clip this strip on just as you did with just a little less on the back. This made two fewer layers to sew through. Worked great for me.
Thank you for sharing this Judy! I am going to try that next time. Less bulk is always the goal right?! Happy Sewing💜
This worked great
Judy, Judy, Judy!!! I was just going to post a question about using a 5" strip for a boarder when I saw your comment💜💜💜💜❣
I love this way , I been making me A Queen rag quilt. THIS is My next step .Your the only one that makes it simple ❤❤❤
❤️. I wanted one side to look cleaner and no rags. This is perfect.
Genius! I'm all ready to make a ton of rag quilts for charity and I'm so glad I found your video! I've never been crazy how "weak" the edges of rag quilts look - this is awesome! Thanks :)
Glad it was helpful!
thank you. I made a queen size quilt for my son and used your binding folding in the back. it turned out fabulous. I actually did fold a second color and put it inside the front of the binding so there are two colors ragged along the inside binding. by ironing it all down together flat first, I had no problems sewing that much flannel together.
That is such a cool idea! I love the added layer in a different color. Creativity is the best!
I’ve done something similar. Except I used a silky binding. I just sewed the outside layer of flannel with a 1/2 seam to get a small ragging effect. Then sewed a silky binding to the INSIDE layers of the quilt.
I love that idea! I will have to try it next time. 🎉💝
Is there any need to rag the binding? I'm more inclined to bind it and leave it. It looks neater to me. 🤷
I love that border I think I’d prefer to mind the edges like that it looks so lovely and neat
I agree! Any future rag quilts I make I will add this boarder. I think the rag quilts will “age” so much nicer like this.💝👌
I love how that binding looks. Thank you for sharing how you did it.
Thank you! I am really happy with how it turned out. If you try it out let me know how it goes😀
I don’t even really see but this tutorial was so amazing I kind of want to start sewing again!
I really like the look of that binding on the front! I’m wondering about sewing it to the back of the quilt and pulling around to the front, then sew the 1/2” seam and clip the edges. The back will look like a regular binding and only have the ragging on the front.
your enthusiasm is inspiring! love this idea of creating a border finish for my rag quilts am sure to try, thanks!
Thank you for your kind words Donna! This boarder really makes a rag quilt have such a finished look. I hope you enjoy adding it to your projects. Happy Sewing!
Thank you im making my first rag quilt and this helps me a lot
Such a good idea! I'm so glad i found this and did it when i made a rag quilt for my new grand nephew.
I am so glad to hear that Laurie and Congratulations!!!!
Thank you! I've been looking for another way to do the edges.
I was waiting about that quilt to go down in the sewing room to cut!!
Nice idea makes the quilt look finished ... Thank you for sharing ...
Thank You Linda!
Very clever girl , thankyou you have saved my day
I'm so glad I found your channel, thank you so much for sharing your awesome teaching experiences, I just love all that you do and you explain everything so well !!!! many blessings to you and thanks again
You are so welcome Cherie! Thank you for letting me know that. It really helps keep me motivated as I make more beginner sewing tutorials. Happy Sewing!
I love it! I'm making rag quilts for Christmas bazaar.
So glad to hear it Leslie! Rag quilts are great for a bazaar!
I just love your tutorials. You are an amazing teacher. Thank you.
Thanks so much Sarah!
Great idea which I will use with refinement to the technique. Thank you.
Love it! Improving on others ideas is what sewing is all about! Tag me on Instagram so I can see your hard work. I would love to see the refined version😍
Wanting for ra a placement & love this idea!! Just wondering how to quilt gray & then follow this!? Yes! I think…
Thanks! Always get good info from your videos! I have 13 rag quilts planned as Christmas presents. 7 are completed including two using the no-cut techniqe! Thanks again for your great content!
I am so happy to hear that Angie! And 13 rag quilts is quite the goal!!! Very impressive. Happy sewing 💜
BEAUTIFUL!!!! I AM TRYING THIS!!!
Thanks so much for the video! New subscriber here! I just started making rag quilts and I love them except the edges just aren't as Thick and nice as all the other ragging on the quilts. that's how I found you, I was trying to find a better way to do the edges. Im definitely going to try this and see how I like it.
Welcome! I agree. That’s what started making me want to figure out a boarder too. Let me know how it goes! And what way you did it? Ragging on both sides or just on the top? Happy sewing! I also have a good video walking you through the best practices of how to wash a rag quilt if you are interested.
@@TamarasJoyDIY I really like both ways and the fact you can do it either way is that much better! you might want to do it one way on one quilt and the other way on another quilt. Thanks so so much!
Good idea! I will try the other way nexts time!
Yay!!! Thank you. I love rag quilts!!
Me too Beverly!!
Love your tutorials, am on my 5th rag quilt, i had a problem in the begining as i could not keep up with the front and back - i found that placing a pin with a big head on the front helped to keep me straight. that way no marks and when ready to sew together i didnt worry about accidentally switching back and front. I did that before and .. it was a fussy mess till i finally straightened things out
I am glad you were able to figure things out Mary. Happy Sewing!
Excellent! I love it too!
Thank you for your video! You make it fun to watch :) I like the ragging on the back. I imagine it helps hide any crooked stitching you or I could have. When you use an extra piece of material with your batting, is it the same flannel material you use to make the quilt? I’m thinking of using a color piece that matches my other material. Thanks again!
Thank you! I am glad to hear it💜!! Yes, when I add the extra layer of fabric it is the same as the rest of the blanket (flannel or flannelette depending on what the fabric store calls it) But you can easily change the color to whatever you wish. And you are so right! The ragging is a beginner sewers best friend😍! All mistakes can be hidden and you end up with a beautifully finished project! Happy Sewing!
Have you made a rag quilt with three layers of flannel instead of batting? Would you still add the x to keep them together? Is the thickness somewhat comparable? Thanks!
I have sewn rag quilts without batting and just a third layer of flannel. If you do this you don't need to sew the x because all three layers will be cut the same size. It won't be as thick however so it really depends on where you live. I live in Canada so the thickness is always appreciated 😂
When you cut the fabric strips for the binding do you cut across the width of the fabric or down the length / grain of the fabric?
I’m thinking if I cut across the width I’d have a lot more pieces to sew together
Its wonderful how you made it..thank you for sharing the good idea ♥️♥️
Thank you so much 😊 I hope it inspires you so sew one too!
I like it, thank you!
You are welcome!
I love this! I too make a lot of rag quilts for baby gifts. I love the idea of not having the frizz on the back. To do this, do you sew the back binding on the quilt first or both binding at the same time.
Thank you, I really do like how it adds extra thickness to the edges. I would sew the back binding first then flip over and attach the front. Similar to how I did the placemat binding at minute 5 in this video th-cam.com/video/tXLFlCALsfE/w-d-xo.html of course instead of folding it inwards you would leave the top with that open edge for snipping. HOWEVER, I have been so busy sewing other items these days I havn't added a rag quilt binding since this video 😊So if you try it will you let me know how it goes? I would love to hear how it went as you will be sewing through a lot of layers. Perhaps try a jean needle or a new needle so it is sharp before doing this. My next planned rag quilt is going to be a butterfly for my niece! I am excited to get back to snipping! Happy Sewing!
@@TamarasJoyDIY Thank you so much for the video! My quilt came out nice, not perfect but with practice I'll get better.
LOVE THIS!!!!
Really cool idea! Thanks!
You are welcome 😊
I love it .
Or you can use a walking foot and not worry about having to lift the pressure foot because all your fabric will move smoothly together.
I totally agree with you Patricia. I don't think I had a walking foot at the time. But I do highly recommend them!
Can I use cotton on the back and top and flannel in the middle?
Yes! Just make sure to prewash the fabrics because they will shrink at different rates.
On the clean binding side… in order to avoid ironing you could lay the binding down on the clean side, stitch it, and then fold it over to sew the other side. That way the seam is kinda hidden on both sides and really is easier. Right? Lol. I’m kinda new at this.
YES! that would be a great idea. I may need to redo this tutorial to add that. Thanks Jennifer!
@@TamarasJoyDIY you’re welcome. I’m glad you liked the idea cause like I said I’m really new to the sewing world. 😄
Hi! I appreciate these videos! They are helpful and nice to watch! I want to know if you only use flannel or of this works with regular cotton quilt fabric as well?
Hi Elaine! Welcome :) You can make rag quilts with cotton fabric but you will still need some flannel to get the ragged look. I have a tutorial where I walk through cotton rag quilt tips here: tamarasjoy.com/quilted-valentines-table-runner/ And you should prewash your fabric as cotton and flannel shrinks and different rates. I say that but never do it.......I should really take my own advice! Happy Sewing!
Love it. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Love this!!
Thank you Bethany!
I just do a regular binding with NO ragging on the border edge....try it
YES! That is a good idea for sure!
I have been making rag quilts for years as well and I’m about to make a large throw blanket for a bridal gift. Do U think using this technique for a large throw would still look good? Love that I found your page(I also found u on Instagram 😉) love your work❤️
Hi JoJo. You could do this in a large blanket too. Or you could do a normal hem. Thanks think both would look nice. Maybe yo a small tester first to see if you like sewing this binding before committing to a large one? So glad you found me on here too! Rag quilts are one of my fav blankets to sew.
@@TamarasJoyDIY I’m going to go ahead and try it, wish I could show u how it turns out when I’m all done.
Do you think I can make the back larger than the front, fold the edges over to the front (folding the corners neatly) and then sew 1/2 inch all around and snip the front edges? Does this make sense?
I am not sure if that would work. If you are thinking of doing this with the "no cutting" method then you would end up with folds around the entire edge doing this. With a normal rag quilt I can't see it working either. BUT if you try and prove me wrong let me know! I just can't picture it. If you want to do a proper binding go do minute 5 in this tutorial th-cam.com/video/tXLFlCALsfE/w-d-xo.html and I walk through all the proper instructions on how to add binding. Unless you did the cheaters version I do on this tutorial: th-cam.com/video/QSRJI-nH_Kw/w-d-xo.html But then you would have to add the backing fabric when everything else is already sewn. That's the only way I can see it working. Hope I make some form of sense! Happy Sewing!
I would not rag the back of it but even in the front if you're using a different color binding I'm not sure how that would blend where I'm using coffee colors and creams or parchment color for the backing if I put a green binding on mine I'm not sure how that would look I might just do the binding without ragging it at all
So when you fold your 3 inch binding in half you are sewing the front and back side down at the same time with a 1/2 inch seam? If so I am very confused when I get to the first corner because I have to fold the top and the bottom before making that turn. I am very confused on this step
What kind of fabric are u using???
Hi Kristin, I am using flannel fabric. Happy sewing!
I plan on making a quilted blanket for someone as a xmas present, but i’m not sure how many squares I should cut. They’re adult sized 🤣 and I plan on cutting 5x5in squares. Do you have any idea how many I should cut for both sides?
Sorry Katelyn. I am going to leave the math to you. Each seam will eat up a full inch of fabric if you do 1/2 inch seams so keep that in mind when figuring out how many squares you need. Happy Sewing!
How can i make my rag blanket bigger ? It is finished but looks way to small for my 2 year old toddler .Its already ragged can it be made bigger at this point?
How do you calculate how long the strips need to be?
Hi Lydia, I just measure around my blanket and then make enough strips to fit around the entire outer edge, with some extra to spare. Hope that answers your question.
How many squares do you need for a throw rag quilt?
How do you do the corners when you only rag on one side? I can't figure it out.
I am sorry it took me so long to reply. I wanted to make sure I had time to explain the process. I have reviewed my video and I actually have a more recent video that will explain the process better if you were going to just do one side. In this video: th-cam.com/video/rEKYavSb5lo/w-d-xo.html I walk through the process of binding a table runner (the same way you would do a full quilt). What you would do is follow the tutorial until the last step. Instead of sewing the binding folded inwards on the top you would fold it flat sew it and then you can rag that section you left flat. I hope that makes sense. Happy Sewing!
Hi new hear I would like to make a rag quilt with 10"squares please can you tell me how much fabric I would need please? I was thinking of a size 60 x 70 inches, and how many layers with I need? Thank you.
Welcome to the world of rag quilts! Here is my tutorial focused on how to make a rag quilt:th-cam.com/video/Fia6ApOPBIw/w-d-xo.html To figure out the math just take 60" divided by 10" which equals 6. So you would need around 6 squares...BUT then calculate the seams you will sew...if you sew your seams at half an inch then each seam will take away a full inch of fabric. Sewing 6 squares together would take 5 seams plus the outer edges equals another inch. Which is a total of 6 inches lost when sewing all 6 squares together. So it would be up to you if you wanted to change the size of your squares to create a blanket the size you are looking for or if you just wanted to add an extra square totalling 7 squares across and it will just be a bit larger. And then of course do the same math for the opposite measurement of 70". Hope that made sense, Happy Sewing!!! I LOVE rag quilts! Tag me on insta so I can see your blanket when it's done :) Oh! And get a good pair of snips too, it will make all the difference when doing the ragging. I share my fav snips here: tamarasjoy.com/sewing-supplies-for-beginners/ It is listed as #2.
@@TamarasJoyDIY thank you for all your help this is going to be my first rag quilt .
Hi Tamara just like to say a big thank you I made my very first rag quilt and I think it came out OK for my first time,so thank you and ya it was fun to make.
I am so glad to hear that! I hope it is just the beginning of your sewing journey🤩
I'm just trying to find the tutorial for the corners on this border I'm stuck help
Walking foot will help
Are you still looking at these rag quilt pages here on TH-cam? If so, what stitch length do u use while sewing your rag quilts ?
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I like it. Thanks !