How To Make A Regulation Quilt Sleeve

 When submitting a quilt to 

Quilt Shows

there are specific regulations 

for the size of sleeve

that needs to be attached to the back of the quilt.

The general rule for most shows request a

4 inch wide sleeve (finished)

that is placed 

1/2 inch from the bound edge

*make sure to check your specific Show Regulations

 Once you have quilted your quilt 

and trimmed the edges you are ready to make the sleeve.

Measure across the top of your quilt

which gives you the

Width of the Quilt

 Cut the sleeve fabric

9 inches long

by the Width of your Quilt

 On both sides of the 9 inch length

press down 1/4th inch

 Turn down 1/4th inch again and press

 Stitch the folded edges.

 Bring the bottom of the sleeve up to the top

matching raw edges.

 With a removable marker

draw a line 3/4 inch from the top of the sleeve.

I like to use Frixion pens where the lines are easily removed

with the touch of an iron.

 Stitch on the drawn line.

 Center the sleeve to the top of the quilt.

Notice this leaves a gap on the end.

Baste the sleeve to the top of the quilt

using about an 1/8th inch seam allowance

 Bind the quilt using a 1/4th inch seam allowance.

 The stitching line at the top of the sleeve

is now is exactly 1/2 inch to the binding line

and your pocket is 4 inches wide.

Hand stitch the bottom edge of the sleeve down to the backing.
The quilt is now ready to be

easily slipped over a rod

and

 hung on display.