How much fabric for bias binding?

[BethDurand]

I've got a DWR quilt to bind, and need to tell my customer how much fabric to purchase. Since it has rounded edges and everything, the binding will need to be cut on the bias, but how do I figure out how much to purchase?

The quilt top measures 66"X80". I believe that my fabric calculator is telling my 5/8ths yard for binding (the screen is damaged after I dropped it on the cement floor)

Thanks for you help!

[dmilner]

I did a quick calculation and you would need about 18" for regular binding based on 2 1/2" wide. If you are cutting it on the bias I would probably suggest 1 yard minimum which will allow you to use the longest pieces possible with the fewest amounts of joins. This is just what I would do.

Donna.

[quiltmonkey]

Beth, check out the You Tube video (first one in this link) it's cool! I've used this technique and it's great!

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=how+to+make+bias+binding&aq=f&aqi=g6g-v2&aql=&oq=

[nineva]

Beth the videos are really good but I am in the pickle that no one tells how much binding or how to calculate for the curves. Googled it every which way. I don't have an answer for you but if you get one, please share it. I have to get my quilt finished!!!

[JudyLynn]

I have a chart that tells how much to make, and according to it, for 340 inches of 2 1/2 ince bias binding, use a 32 inch square.. I like my bindings folded in half, if I can. If you want it a narrower binding, let me know and I will check the chart. Judy

[BethDurand]

Judy,

Where did you find this chart? Thanks for your help.

[Primitive1]

Check this link out....it is great!

http://www.needlepointers.com/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=1009

It has a chart for almost everything quilting!