The Binding Lab

Learn to bind quilts confidently, in one afternoon.

The Binding Lab is Ali's practical system for a beautiful, reliable quilt binding. Understand what to adjust, make confident choices, and finish your next quilt with pride.

14 video lessons covering the whole binding process

Illustrated printable guide to keep beside your machine

Permanent access and all future updates

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“Fabulous information on proper binding Ali, superb! I haven’t used binding nor quilted in well over 35 years so I needed a refresher. So very pleased with this videos series!”

— Kathy M.

“It has always been a dream of mine to bind quilts beautifully. I couldn’t believe how the Binding Lab changed my skill level! Who knew there was so much to know about binding.”

— Lori L.

“I found this incredibly helpful to better understand why my binding isn’t turning out right. Thank you so much for breaking down how, where, and why binding can look wonky.”

— CoCo

You've made the quilt. Now you just want to finish it well.

But you wonder...

"How wide did I cut those strips again?"
"That worked last time, why not now?"
"How do I get my corners to line up?"
"How do I adjust my binding for flannel, minki, and different batting?"
"Will I catch the back if I machine bind this?"

Binding only happens once on each quilt —and sometimes months pass between.

No wonder the steps go blurry...

Introducing the Quilter's Binding Lab

Not another set of binding steps to remember.

Clear, careful lessons you can return to whenever you reach the binding stage:

Understand how binding works
Preparing, joining & applying binding
Ali's secret to controlling the hidden edge
Tips for a perfect handmade finish
How to mitre corners

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Inside the Binding Lab

Learn the essential skills for finishing your quilts beautifully with Ali.
Clear, careful lessons you can return to every time you reach the binding stage.

PART 1

Understanding How Binding Works

Learn the key parts of the binding system

Why binding sometimes wraps too far, feels floppy, or catches unevenly on the back

How small adjustments make a big difference

PART 2

Preparing Your Binding Without the Fiddle

How to cut your binding strips accurately

Fabric preparation: how to avoid creases, distorted grain, and uneven cutting

Joining and pressing your strips neatly without skewing or distortion

PART 3

Attaching Binding to Your Quilt

How to prepare your quilt edge intentionally, instead of automatically trimming to ¼" and hoping it works

Discover how binding cut width and seam allowance work together

Control the finished width and wrap of your binding

Exercise: Practice attaching a short test strip

PART 4

2 NEW LESSONS!

Turning Neat, Beautiful Corners

Where to stop, fold, and restart to avoid misshapen corners

Understanding the mitre fold

Refining the wrap to achieve neat and balanced corners on both sides

PART 5

Controlling the Hidden Edge

Mastering the hidden edge to avoid binding anxiety

Ali’s secret method for holding the back edge in place before final stitching

Achieving a beautiful finish using machine stitching

PART 6

NEW LESSONS!

Joining the Binding Ends

How to start and end your binding neatly

Understanding what to trim and where to stitch

Avoiding lumpy joins and awkward gaps

FUTURE LESSONS

Calculating How Much Binding You Need

How to measure your quilt and calculate the total binding length you need

Avoiding guess, over-cutting, or hoping you have enough

Get Your Binding Lab Reference Guide

Sometimes you don’t need to rewatch the whole lesson. You just need to quickly check a step.

Keep Ali’s precision binding method close by with a beautifully illustrated reference guide for whenever you finish a quilt.

Seam allowance starting points for different binding widths

Starting parameters for different binding widths.

Exercise: A simple 5" binding test to help you refine your binding before committing to the full quilt.

Ali's tips for cutting, pressing, micro-adjusting, and stitching with precision.

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Hi, I'm Ali!

AUSTRALIAN SEWIST + PATTERN DESIGNER

Hi lovely! I've been sewing since I picked up some scissors at 7 years old — and I've loved it ever since.

I made my dolls clothes, my prom dress, and filled my home with handmade items. When it came to sewing my daughter's quilts — I had to figure out binding all by myself.

After decades of struggling to remember the process when I came ot the binding phase, I decided to go deeper — to find out the why behind how binding works.

All that is inside the Binding Lab — a place to help you understand what each variable actually does, so you can adjust it for any quilt.

The Quilter's Binding Lab

Your best binding, without the guesswork.

Join Ali to gain a complete understanding of binding — and the confidence to finish every quilt beautifully.

14+ video lessons covering the whole binding process

Illustrated binding reference guide to keep beside your machine

Permanent access and all future updates

Money back guarantee

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$39USD

$69USD

Loved by 50+ sewists

FAQs

Can't I just look this up on YouTube?

Yes, you can find 100s of binding videos on YouTube.

The Binding Lab is different because it brings the process together in one organised place and teaches you what to adjust when your fabric, batting, backing or binding width changes.

It’s your trusted reference library, so you’re not searching, guessing or trying to remember which video helped lasttime.

I already know how to bind. Is Binding Lab still for me?

Yes. Binding Lab isn’t about learning one method.

It helps you understand what to adjust when your fabric, batting, backing, thickness or finish changes, so you can refine your binding and get a more reliable result.

What if I prefer hand binding?

The Binding Lab doesn’t push one method over another.

It helps with the steps before the final edge, including preparing your binding, attaching it neatly, turning corners, joining ends and adjusting for different quilts.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. If you’re new to quilting, you can work through the lessons step-by-step and achieve a great finish on your very first quilt.

Then you can use Binding Lab as a reference library and jump straight to the lesson you need next time.

What if I don't have a quilt ready to bind right now?

That’s okay. You’ll receive permanent access, so the Binding Lab will be there whenever your next quilt reaches the binding stage.

What's Included in the Binding Lab?

The Binding Lab includes:

almost two hours of video lessons (including two new corner lessons)
the 9 Secrets to Precision Binding reference guide.

Do I get permanent access?

Yes. Once you purchase Binding Lab, you’ll have permanent access to the lessons and reference guide so you can return wheneveryou need a refresher.

Will I receive future Binding Lab updates?

Yes. Any future lessons or updates added to Binding Lab will be included with your purchase.

Is Binding Lab included in Sewflow?

Yes. Binding Lab is included inside Sewflow. If you’re already a Sewflow member, you do not need to purchase Binding Lab separately.

Learn to bind quilts confidently, in one afternoon.