While the idea of using bias fold tape can be a bit intimidating, the benefits of learning how to incorporate it into your sewing projects will soon well outweigh all you fears. 1/2 inch wide is my favorite and I use 1/4 inch as well. 4) Open up the binding. item # OMQ14004 Tiger Tape, Blanket Stitching/Button Hole Stitch, 1/4” Tape x 30 Yards (Marked at 4 Lines Per Inch) item # 109100 Bias Tape Hem Facing 48mm x 2.3M. Why and Where to Use Bias Tape Bias tape can be used to enclose almost any raw edge of the fabric. Cut a piece of bias tape to this length. If you are sewing the trim into a seam, you can extend the taped end beyond your seam allowance, then once the trim is secure, trim the trim (hey… I like that, it’s a verb and a noun) flush with the seam allowance. Iron the tape toward the inside of the garment. Bias tape is a trim that is cut on the bias and is used for finishing edges on rounded objects. This trick increases a probability that a sewing machine needle catch second edge of folded tape that is on wrong side of this blanket. Some of the cutest sewing patterns use bias-tape-trim: strips of fabric cut diagonal to the fabric selvedges. Leaving a 1/2-inch tab of bias tape extending over the top of the fabric, pin the unfolded bias tape to the next portion of fabric as in Step 2. If your presser foot sticks to the oilcloth, you can put some painter's tape on the bottom of it. Finishing necklines is a big step in any top or dress. item # 109200 Bias Tape Single Fold - 13mm x 3.7M If you are sewing the neck flounce variation of the Ultimate Shift Dress this tutorial will show you an alternate way to sew the armholes, which will leave your dress looking lovely and professional. Bias tape tape and ribbon are used to bind and enclose straight or curved fabric edges. Press the bias binding and seam allowance upwards and away from the dress/top. Using a 1” bias tape maker, take one end of your tape and feed it wrong side facing up into the wide end. Note: DO NOT fold the seam allowance itself over, use the bias strip to encase the raw edges. The Cottage Garden bunting below, from Homegrown & Handmade on Etsy, is a great example. Bias tape can be folded into binding, or stitched around cord to make piping. Fold bias tape edges together, as shown. If you want to make a bias tape then cut it diagonally (on the bias) using 45 degrees angle. Between the upper and lower parts of folded strips must be small gap. I will use the tape maker to make some fabric trims on my table runner. When used as a trim, they also provide a decorative color accent to clothing and crafts. Unfold bias tape and pin to right side of fabric. It comes in various widths. Make sure none of the tape is peeping over the edge. Especially with all of you sewing along! Continue moving the bias tape maker down the strip of fabric, pressing as you go, until you reach the other end. I like to trim the raw edges after stitching the bias tape to the garment. Single fold bias tape. You will be left with double folded bias tape. See more ideas about Sewing hacks, Sewing techniques, Easy sewing. Aug 23, 2019 - Explore Rhonda Tuthill's board "bias tape and blanket trim" on Pinterest. Next, you'll sew the binding the the neckline using the seam allowance you trimmed to (most likely 1/4", if you are using a 1/2" bias tape). This is done with single fold bias tape. Email This BlogThis! Many new patterns do not have full facings. A popular finish for sleeveless tops, all the raw seams are all enclosed leaving a lovely neat result. It has an open end where the fabric slips into the maker that is shaped like a “U.” The fabric spans the whole U and as it goes through the maker the two sides of the U are folded into the center, making single-fold bias tape. Sew the stitch so that it is right along the edge of the bias tape. For woven fabrics, one of the cleanest ways you can finish the neckline is with bias tape. Trim the edges of the tape 1/4″ past the stitching. Great instructions on using bias tape, I always love reading your tutorials and seeing what you have made. If you have sewn bias tape, read on. Binding with bias tape – fully turned inside. I have a very detailed tutorial outlining all you need to know about Bias Tape and how to make your own HERE. I probably don’t use bias tape as often as I could and the method of cutting it from a square of fabric was shown to me many years ago however I made some … Pin, trim and sew as described in previous steps. I didn't need to, probably since most of my presser foot was moving over the bias trim. This is a bias strip with just a single fold down the center.Binding with this tape will give you a top stitching line 1/2 inch from the edge. 1 using Bias Tape and 3 using Ribbon. If you have sewn with bias tape, this should look familiar. Step 3: Attach the binding following the instructions above. This is the flat bias trim with both edges folded in. Using an edgestitch foot, seam guide, or merely eyeballing it, stitch close to the edge of the bias tape. Fold the 1/2-inch tab under to the other side of the fabric. Stitch in fold nearest raw edge, stopping 3/8″ before the corner. Trim the seam allowance to 1/4″ and press open. Unfold the right side flap of your bias tape. Preparation of bias strips corners. It works particularly well for bunting – just fold the twill tape in half, sandwiching the fabric triangles in between, then sew in place. There you have it! Fold the bias tape over the edge of the fabric. Because of it’s stretch it allows itself … And here are my dresses. Fold the bias tape out away from the fabric to form a 45 degree angle as shown in step 2. Trim (if needed) and zigzag stitches; Serge with a two or three-thread stitch; This is to keep edges together when adding the tape. It finishes at ½” and usually requires stitching along both edges… similar to applying ribbon. Make sure that the raw edge of the bias tape is folded under so that it will not be visible. I love bias-tape-trim, but I’ve struggled with the most efficient way to cut and connect the bias strips. Extra wide single fold bias tape. I just need the narrow strips with enclosed raw edges. Inevitably, the raw edges get ratty from handling the garment during construction, and this is a great time to trim those bits away so they cannot escape the confines of the bias tape once it is stitched into place. Take this measurement and add the total width of the bias tape to it. Dress sewing is so much fun! Leaving a bit of a tail at the beginning, pin this edge to the right side of your neckline opening. Cut fabric strips on bias (see this tutorial for tips on how to cut bias strips the easiest way; video included); The fabric strips should be as wide as the larger end of the bias maker and should have a pointy end so you can easily insert and push it through the bias binding maker. Note: you do not need to grade back the seam allowance for this method, as we will be binding the seam allowance. (In fact, if you type “Bias Tape” into my search bar up in the upper right hand corner, a bunch of project will pop up that I have created using Bias Tape. The key to sewing a bias tape neckline is using the right kind of bias tape, pressing after each step, understitching, and shaping the bias tape to the neckline curve with your fingers. Easy-to-follow, Step-by-step Instructions to bind and enclose a fabric edge with fewer steps, greater success and less guesswork. Now is time to prepare the bias tape using steam iron. With the right side of the binding facing the wrong side of the garment, stitch the binding to the edge using a 3/8 inch seam allowance. Bias Tape. A neatly finished edge that also provides a nice coordinating trim. How to Sew Mitered Bias Tape Corners. Bias tape can be purchased in most fabric stores and online, or you can make your own. A single fold bias tape and double fold bias tape are both used as accent trims on fabrics. Just like the single fold above, but this bias trim … Then wrap the bias trim around the edge of the oilcloth and start stitching it on. Once you have neatly folded the tape, fold in half again and press. Trim threads. I don’t want to make a bias tape. :) Posted by Kristy at 8:23 AM. Use a zigzag or decorative stitch to help keep things together and add even more fun. To attach a double fold bias tape fold the tape over the raw edges of your fabric with the wide side of tape on the underside to ensure both edges are caught when top stitching on right side. How to Use Bias Tape or Ribbon. The binding is fully turned to the back of the fabric in this binding method. If you are attaching the bias tape in a continuous circle (such as a neckline or armhole), measure the edge you are applying bias tape to. Bias tape is best used around armholes and necklines for clothing. Method 1. How to use bias tape on a neckline: binding on a neckline. If you like, press this one side open. For instance, if the neckline measures 18” and the bias tape is 1” wide then: 18+1=19. 4 bonus tips for binding feet. Finish sewing the bias tape to the garment. 3) Fold the lengthwise edges toward the center and press to form two more creases. A popular way to make bias tape is to use a tool called a bias tape maker. Fold the bias strip over the neckline to encase the raw edges. Bias tape or binding can be used as a finishing method to enclose the raw edge of a neckline. You can buy Bias Tape…..but if you want something in a color other than the standard colors they manufacture, you can easily make it. Now let’s pick a bias tape to trim out those pockets. *2 packs of double fold bias tape quilt binding 7/8″ OR 6 yards of handmade binding *a mixing bowl or plate, for rounding the corners *binding foot First lay out your piece of fleece and trim off the selvedge edges (the ones with the holes on them are the selvedge edges, one is probably really curled up. Today we’re going to show you how to use bias binding to finish an armhole. 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. You can cut the strips vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Bias tape is a long strip of fabric that has been cut “on the bias ” (at a 45˚ angle). For this we can use a single bias tape which is 1.5 inch wide ( total width). 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