You can add bias tape to anything you like: necklines, armholes, front openings, back openings, hems, etc. You can use it for quilt or blanket bindings, as a facing or even to finish your seams. It is also a great decorative detail that will bring a personal touch to any garment. ...
Bias tape is great for two things: stabilizing curves and finishing edges. There are two major steps to making bias tape: Cutting Bias Strips and Ironing it into Bias Tape. Let me show you both step for how to make bias tape… I’ll give instructions on How to Make Single Fold Bias T...
How to make your own bias tapeSUSAN KHALJE
First off, this is single fold bias tape: How to Make Bias Tape here. I made the bias tape used in this tutorial usingTina Givens Opal Owl Grain in IvoryfromFabricworm. The other fabric you see isTina Givens Opal Owl Bark in Ivory. ...
You can also add bias tape to the bottom of your fish extender if the pocket doesn’t hit the bottom. Don’t sew the top yet! ROD HOLDER Fold the top of the fabric over so that your dowel rod will fit. Sew a straight stitch across to create a pocket for the rod. ...
Measure around your pillow, or whatever you are making, to determine how much piping you need. Use the bias tape calculator to cut just the right size, always remembering to add on a little extra for overlap. You'll need to cut your strip of fabric wide enough to wrap all the way aro...
3 1/2″ wide lace(optional) or you can always add to the length of the skirt 1 1/2 yards of ribbon matching your bias tape and lace 2″ wide elastic (black or white) (if you are not using a zipper for the skirt) here are a couple of good fabric options:brocadeorcotton lawn ...
Refold the bias tape and stitch in place on the right side of the flap piece. Next, feed the 1/4″ ribbon into the ends of the bias tape and stitch in place. How to Personalize a Basket Liner The flap portion of the liner seemed to be the perfect spot to add an extra little ‘...
Pin the bias tape all the way around the edge of the blanket. Nestle the raw edge of the blanket right into the fold of the bias tape. Place a sewing pin ever 3 inches (7.62 centimeters). 5 Fold the end of the bias tape under itself to conceal the raw edge. Trim off the excess...
Cut a strip of mesh fabric that is 1 ¼” wide and measures the as garment waistline. If you’re using a sheer material you will want to use a mesh type fabric for this. If the fabric is not sheer you can use bias tape… Pin along the waistline making sure the strip is between...