First we cut bias strips, then we sew the piping. For this homemade piping I usedValori WellsDel Hi Floral Home Decor weight (but you can use regular cotton). CUTTING BIAS STRIPS I showed you my trick for cutting bias strips quickly and simply in theHow To Make Bias Tape post, but ...
We need to draw diagonal lines across it parallel to the cut edges. The lines need to be evenly spaced at the width we want our strips to be. So for my 1/2″ double fold bias tape, I need to draw lines on the bias 1 and 7/8″ apart across the whole 1/2 yard. I picked up...
If you're binding curved edges, you'll want to cut your binding strips on the bias. Here's how to turn one square of fabric into a long length of bias binding easily! (See the tree skirt we reference in the video here.)By American Patchwork & Quilting Editors Published on November ...
An essential part of any quilter or sewist’s arsenal, bias tape is helpful for creating stretchy, durable edges. Ashley Nickels demonstrates how to find the bias on ordinary quilting cotton, then how to cut, iron, and pin fabric to an edge. This snack-s
Step 1: Cut Bias Strips Cut the lining out of the jacket and open it up to the largest cutting surface. Use quilting ruler and rotary cutter to cut 1 3/4″ strips on the bias. Step 2: Stitch Strips Together Stitch strips together on the diagonal with the right side of one strip pla...
sewing on the line, join the strips together. cut off the tails leaving a ¼" seam allowance. Then press the seam open and cut off the tiny triangles in the seam allowance that are peeking out from the sides. Repeat to join as many strips you need. Now you'll press your binding in...
long and thin strips of green onions. If you don’t have a shredder at home, you can also use your knife to cut long and thin strips of green onions. Position the green ends in a vertical line on your cutting board, and make a slight diagonal angle when you cut long, thin strips....
Cut and Prepare Binding Strips: Use fabric that complements your quilt to cut binding strips. Fold and press them into double-fold bias strips for durability. Attaching the Binding: Sew the binding to the front of the quilt first, then fold it over to the back and sew it in place by ha...
Bias binding strips, with a grain that runs diagonally, are also good for sturdy binding. Again, a split in the fabric won’t travel as far since the grain doesn’t run the length of the fabric. 2 Take measurements. The amount of fabric you’ll need to buy is determined by how large...
Cut 1-inch (2.5-cm) slits into the side of the shirt, stopping at the gap. Begin cutting on the left side of the shirt, and finish cutting 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the right side. If you were to unfold your shirt, you would see 1-inch (2.5-cm) wide strips running across it, an...