Measuring fabric for continuous binding.

 

Add up the total inches around the quilt, divide that by 40 (the standard width of the fabric), round that number up to a whole number and multiply that by the width you cut your bindings. 

EXAMPLE
If your quilt measures 46" X 46"

46 x 4 = 184

divide by 40 =4.6

 Round up to 5, you will need 5 strips for the binding.  Now if you cut your bindings 2.5 inches, you will need 12.5 inches.  So 1/2 yard would be more than enough
 

Updated on: 01/03/2008


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