How To Make A Sleeve For A Quilt Wall Hanging

In this video we show you how to add a hanging sleeve to your quilt is easy.

How to make a sleeve for a quilt wall hanging.

A hanging sleeve is a fabric tube sewn to the back of a quilt to make it possible to hang the quilt on the wall. Follow these easy guidelines to preparing a hanging slee. For very large quilts you may need 2 hanging sleeves. A hanging sleeve allows a quilt to hang evenly preventing the stretch that nearly always occurs when you secure the project to a wall with a series of pins or other fasteners.

Most quilt shows require a sleeve about 4. Adding a hanging sleeve may take a few more minutes but it will be worth it in the long run. A quilt hanging sleeve can be permanent or temporary and it can be sewn on after or at the same time you apply binding. Step by step hanging sleeve instructions.

Step by steps instructions for adding a new sleeve. This new system requires some give in the sleeve on the quilt so the rod can slip over the hanging hook properly. Larger quilts require a hanging sleeve attached to the back to accommodate a wooden dowel or decorative curtain rod. Aqs has the leading hardware for hanging quilts at our shows which may be different than some contestants have used in the past.

Fons porter rotary. Small lightweight miniature quilts can hang on a 1 2 diameter rod so they require a much smaller sleeve. Hanging sleeves are also used to mount quilts at shows and competitions.