Double-fold bias tape is essentially single-fold bias tape that has been folded in half again along the center crease. This is why it's narrower than single fold bias tape. It is used for binding the edges of projects where the tape will be visible: quilt bindings, apron edges, and nec...
What you need is the simple straight-grain binding, or in other words, quilting binding. No need to cut anything on bias (yey!) Here's a detailed tutorial tosew quilt binding, the easiest way, plus steps to join pieces, cut and everything else. And here's a short step-by-step of ...
If you’ve been wondering how to make a doll sleeping bag, I have a patchwork twist on a simple bias-bound rectangle. This is an easy english paper pieced tutorial that just uses a few hexies, so it is perfect if you want to try EPP and have something done in a weekend instead of ...
Great tutorial! Thanks for taking the fear out of it! Reply Rosemary A May 26th, 2010 I'm in the process of making a baby quilt – I will definitely give this a try when I get to the binding! Reply Jacinda May 26th, 2010 The twisted fabric method is genius! Bias tape in Nicey...
The tutorial is in two parts, you’ll find instructions for making thetemplates on this page. Heat reflective fleece is quilted between two layers of fabric (main body pieces), bias binding finishes off the raw edges once it’s all assembled. Super cute!
STEP 6: Finish the edges. You can bind them, but I took the easy route and serged them. Stitch onbindingfor a more finished look. If using with a child, please be sure they keep their head outside of the blanket. Now that you knowhow to make a weighted blanket, I would love to...
Can anyone explain how to finish the ends of the quilt binding/bias tape? Do you just tuck any extra into the folded part and then sew the ends shut? I don’t think I explained that well…its difficult to explain. Second question, for the ribbon – do you use some sort of fabric...
This easy to follow sewing tutorial shows you how to cut fabric straight the first time using your scissors, no rotary wheel necessary. Sewing Tips: What is Selvage, Bias and Grain? If you're just learning how to sew, terms like selvage, bias and grain might seem like another language!
Binding the Edges: Step One Open up the double-fold bias tape all the way. Stitch it to the back side of the pouch with the raw edge of the bias tape even with the raw edge of the pouch. Stitch close to the first fold in the tape (use the tissue paper again to help the vinyl...
We default again to our quilter friends. Now, obviously our little pillow example does not begin to compare to the length ofbiasstrips needed forbindingan entire quilt, but we think this will help you to determine exactly how much fabric you will need for any project to which you want to...