3. I had an issue with the instructions for the neckline bias tape. You are given a pattern for 2″ bias tape and instructions to iron it down the middle and then in on both sides 1/2″. This of course creates a 1/2″ bias tape which is to be used on both the neckline and ar...
You might copy this ‘cardigan’ using a pattern in the above ‘kimonos’ post, simply by replacing the neckline band with anarrow hemorbias bindingfinish. New Look 6770has the neckline edge finished with a narrow facing, which could be replaced with bias binding or bias facing. ...
pants) from many indie pattern designers. These are somewhat easier to make than above as they include ‘robe’ jackets rather than funnel collar styles, but also could be more difficult as many of the tops have necklines finished with bias-strip-facing (instead use bias binding or a true ...
Bias strip has been shaped first with the iron before being fell stitched in place just inside the neckline and the outer edge to the underlining. Hems The sleeve and skirt hems have also been finished with bias binding made from underlining fabric which has been attached as it was to the...
Even though it's one of my staples, I didn't know the Remy raglan has a gathered sleeve extension which you can download free at The Fold Line. So you may see another before long. It's a quick and easy pattern with a bias bound neckline, made here with Thai cotton from the Chinese...
You can find sewing patterns for beginners at Spotlight - these easy patterns won't involve tricky closures, like buttonholes or zips, nor complicated details like piping, trims or bias binding. If you are new to sewing, make sure to start with beginner sewing patterns before moving on to ...
The neck and waist ties and binding along the side fronts are a continuous piece of bias binding. Oddly, the pattern instructions did not indicate how much should be left for the length of those ties, so I guessed. It seems to have worked out okay! The second apron used fabric left ...
NOTIONS NEEDED: I used lots of thread, some interfacing, four yards of ¼ inch double fold bias binding, one short 7 inch zipper (a vintage one with metal teeth from my maternal grandmother’s stash), and two vintage buttons. TIME TO COMPLETE: The skirt was made first, and finished wi...
The neck and waist ties and binding along the side fronts are a continuous piece of bias binding. Oddly, the pattern instructions did not indicate how much should be left for the length of those ties, so I guessed. It seems to have worked out okay! The second apron used fabric left ...
Selvage binding isn’t like bias binding or bias tape – it won’t work well for neckline edges or armholes. Read how to calculate how much binding you needhere.You can use the same calculation for bias binding. Wind it on aBinding Babiesuntil your quilt is ready. Pretty darn cute!