Bias tape can be used to enclose almost any raw edge of the fabric. Many new patterns do not have full facings. They instruct you to use bias tape on the area that would have had a facing in days gone by, to enclose the raw edge of some parts of a garment. This is done with si...
How to make your own bias tapeSUSAN KHALJE
so I had to substitute the contrast fabric here. In reality, this should be the same fabric as the other images ;) Above we showed the 1/4″ fold of the bias tape that you use as a stitch guide. If the edge you’re binding has 1/2″ seam allowance, and you don’t want to pr...
On Friday I will be back with instructions for attaching bias tape. Table of Contents What is Bias Tape? What is Single Fold Bias Tape? What is Double Fold Bias Tape How to Make Bias Tape Step 1: Prepare the Fabric Step 2: Fold the Fabric on the Bias Step 3: Trim away the fold ...
See how to make bias tape from fabric that YOU choose. Easy, quick, and so much prettier than store-bought! With just a fat quarter of quilting cotton, you can make several yards of half-inch wide double-fold binding. See how. LATEST VIDEOS Why you'll love homemade bias tape: make ...
However, binding the seams is an ideal way to finish the inside of a garment and give it a little sass. Hong Kong or Bound Seams are suitable for heavier weight woven fabrics because they will not change the way the fabric drapes. I have a tutorial on Attaching Bias Tape. The same ...
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To make an attractive hem, one that does not pucker, it is helpful to stiffen the raw edge of the hem on the wrong side of the fabric, using fusible tape. TURN UP the entire HEM, PIN, and PRESS. Apply the fusible tape; re-pin the hem; stitch the hem from the outside of the ...
permeability of the cores. The smaller the particle size, the lower the permeability and better DC bias characteristics, but at a higher cost. The individual powder particles are insulated from one another, allowing the cores to have inherently distributed air gaps for energy storage in an ...
Use a ruler or measuring tape to ensure that the sides are cut evenly. Spacing is also important. If the stitches aren't spaced evenly, the buttonhole will look uneven. So make sure you mark where you want the stitches to go before you start sewing. Issue No 3: The Buttonhole is too...