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
Learn how to sew with bias tape: How to start & finish, sew it on, and make a mitered corner. Everything you need to know about how to sew with bias tape.
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 easy to attach if you know how. There are two methods to sew bias tape
How to make your own bias tapeSUSAN KHALJE
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 around your cord and leave a seam allowance. Better too wi...
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Always prewash your fabric to prevent shrinkage after sewing. Use a wide stitch or a stretch stitch when sewing with knits to allow for stretch. For tulle skirts, consider using a rotary cutter for cleaner cuts. Be patient and take your time with each step for a professional finish. By fo...
Hong Kong Seam Finish With a Hong Kong finish, each seam is bound with bias tape. Unlike traditional bound seams, the binding on the wrong side of the seam allowance is left unturned, which helps to reduce bulk. Begin by cutting a few yards (you may require more or less depending on ...
If you want double fold bias tape, simply fold it in half with the raw edges to the center and iron it again. I ran it through myBias Tape Maker one more time: Done! You did it! You learned how to make bias tape! Now wrap it around a piece of cardboard until you need to use...
Press it flat with an iron, then pin it in place. 6 Sew around the bias tape, using a ⅛-inch (0.32-centimeter) seam allowance. Use a thread color that matches the bias tape. Remove the pins as you sew. 7 Finish the blanket. Go over your blanket and double-check for any missed...