A presser cloth is a good idea to prevent any edge of the tape sticking to your iron. The edge is enclosed with no pinning or sewing involved. If the edge needs a more hard-wearing finish then a single or double-fold bias tape is a better choice than the fusible finish. Look out for lovely satin finishes in this type of bias tape and use it for the edges of fleecy blankets or other cozy fabrics for a really soft finish. Turning the corners can be a bit tricky so look out for puckering at the corners as you go round the blanket.
Reducing the stitch tension can help ease the puckering. Continuous bias tape - a challenge? Yes, but with practice, this type of tape is most rewarding to work with and provides beautiful continuity. Continuous bias tape has less piecing together and is created by sewing your fabric into a tube and then cutting in a spiral to create a continuous strip of fabric.
You can then press it into either single or double fold bias tape to suit your project. Further Reading: How to make continuous bias tape. Sometimes you just wanna jazz up your garment, and an easy and cool! Choose a bright contrasting solid, or a fun bold pattern like the stripes pictured below.
DIY your own bias tape with your favorite lightweight fabric, then stitch it down with a pin stitch. You can create any design you want, or use our downloadable template as a guide. Click here to cancel reply.
Remember me. Lost your password? Note: If you are following this tutorial for another non-Blueprints pattern, you may need to adjust your seam allowances. If you're doing bias binding, regardless of its width, you'll want to trim your seam allowance away completely.
This is because while bias facing turns the seam allowance inward, bias binding simply wraps around the raw edge.
Left untrimmed, your neckline will be slightly smaller than intended. In this method, you will always have one seam open where you are applying the bias tape. At the neckline, this means one shoulder seam is open. Once neckline is sewn together, you can apply the binding to each armhole and sew them shut in the process. If you're binding the hem, be sure to leave a side seam open to attach the binding. Unfold the right side flap of your bias tape.
If you like, press this one side open. Leaving a bit of a tail at the beginning, pin this edge to the right side of your neckline opening. The stitching line should fall along the fold crease of the binding.
If it's slightly wider, that's okay too. You'll notice I didn't mention any pins beyond the first one. Instead of pinning, you'll align your binding with the neckline inch by inch and hold it in place as you sew.
Trust me, it works. Believe it or not, you often have more control without using pins. Pins do a great job of holding fabric in place, but if fabric needs to shift or is improperly aligned, pins will hold you back. A little wave.
Keep an eye out for bigger ones, but this one looks jut fine. If you can squish it flat with your finger, you can surf over it. As you align the bias tape with the curve, little waves appear. Don't panic! These waves are good. This is a sign that the excess fabric is falling away from the curve. How do I also make knit trim? Help me please! I have a basic sewing maching and I wanted to know hat type of sewing foot did you use in this tutorial?
How do I prevent it from rippling on me. Very frustrating. As you go around curves there can be a slight amount of rippling. It may be your thread or needle. What is the seam allowance for sewing the bias tape to the garment?
This was so helpful and easy to understand, thank you so much! Your email address will not be published. Skip to content. Table of Contents. Previous Previous. Next Continue. Similar Posts. Great tutorial! I love how you folded the ends of the tape for your overlap. Just found this on Pinterest. Great tutorial, really easy to follow. Love this l make soft rag dolls and often use bias tape.
This looks so neat and professional. Hi Leslie, thankyou for your instructions, a wonderful asset to my sewing projects. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Receive comment reply notifications?
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