Backing Fabric Basics Mini Class

© Longarm University, Inc.®, 2013

Part 1     Part 2     Part 3     Part 4

The videos below are iPad and Android friendly


Part 1

Introduction
Measuring the Quilt Top
Calculating Backing Yardage


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 16 minutes, 57 seconds

For a U-Tube video tutorial on how to construct
the Disappearing 4 Patch Block Click Here
Note: I cut 1½ inches from the center seam.

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Part 2

Measuring and Cutting Fabric Panels
How NOT to Stitch the Fabric Panels
Problems on the Quilt Machine


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 22 minutes, 01 seconds

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Part 3

Using a Rotary Cutter as a Seam Ripper
The "Right" Way to Sew the Backing Seam
Pinning the Backing Fabric to the Quilting Machine


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17 minutes, 50 seconds

For instructions on how to make a finger pin cushion Click Here

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 Part 4

Rolling the Backing on the Quilting Machine
Wide Backing Fabrics


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13 minutes, 40 seconds

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Please send any comments to the instructor, Cindy Roth, at LongarmU@aol.com