Method 1, Sew a Hanging Sleeve After the Quilt is Bound
Method 2, Add a Hanging Sleeve Before Binding the Quilt
You can sew a hanging sleeve to the top of the quilt at the same time you sew on the binding.
- Sandwich the quilt top, batting and backing. Quilt or tie. Trim batting and backing to match the quilt top along the edge where the sleeve will be sewn.
- Cut or piece together fabric to make a strip 9" tall and the same width as the quilt.
- Fold under short edges 1/4", wrong sides together. Fold under again. Press. Sew a straight or zigzag seam to hem the folds.
- Fold the strip lengthwise, wrong sides together, aligning raw edges.
- Center the folded strip along the top edge of the quilt, against the backing, aligning its matched raw edges with the edge of the quilt.
- Sew the sleeve to the quilt with an approximate 1/8" seam allowance.
- Bind the quilt. If you plan to use the tucked method to end doublefold binding, start binding on a side without the sleeve to help avoid bulk from extra layers of fabric.
- Finish the sleeve using Steps 6 through 8 on page 1.
Quilt Sleeve Options
- You can use any fabric for the quilt sleeve, from plain muslin to something that enhances the reverse side of your quilt.
- Quilt shows usually require a 4" minimum sleeve. Read show rules before assembling the sleeve for your quilt.
- Use wide backing fabric to make a long sleeve without piecing strips of fabric. Use the same fabric you back the quilt with to make the sleeve blend with the backing.
