Cutting Bias Binding from Large Fabric Pieces

[@marydanforth9196]

For the first time ever I understood the process of getting bias cuts!! Thank YOU!

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

You are very welcome I am so happy it was helpful

[@pastda3]

Excellent, straightforward tutorial. My favorite kind. Thank you so much! :)

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

You're very welcome! Thank you very much for watching.

[@rhondajones8580]

I can never remember how to fold for bias binding. Something you said in this video was like an aha moment & that is to keep folds on top of each other. Now it makes sense! Thank you so much for this video.

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

You are very welcome I am so glad it was helpful to you

[@DebbieJuillerat]

THANK YOU! Don’t waste your time trying ‘continuous bias binding’ (unless you’re short on fabric). I wanted a piece with no seams, so did a square the size of the fabric’s width. Perfect!

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Excellent I agree with your view on continuous

[@RanchoLagniappe]

I agree with this comment 💯 This tutorial is the best I’ve seen - and I’ve watched probably a dozen videos on making bias binding 😊

[@lindasuesmontanakitchen5350]

Thank you! I finally understand after many years!

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

That is wonderful I am very happy it helped. thank you for watching

[@marionbartley214]

Thank You !! For such a detailed video it's one of the best one's I've seen out there. I'm so going to refer to this video, next time I need bias binding. Looking forward to see more of your videos.

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

I'm thrilled it was helpful. Thank you very much for taking the time to let me know.

[@lindavanschyndel8790]

This is the best explanation of this method that I have seen. Thank you

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you very much

[@christined4024]

Very clear explanation and demonstration. I like how Kelley points out what sides are selvage. That is something missing in many videos on this topic

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

I am so glad you found it helpful. I am always trying to cover the basics. I appreciate you commenting. Thank you

[@christined4024]

I cut strips from a yard of fabric today and they turned out great thanks to your demonstration. I tore off the selvages instead of cutting and in the process created more work for myself because I found I needed nice edges. I won’t make that mistake again

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

@christined4024 yeah I'm glad it worked for you....I think we all learn what NOT to do by going ahead and doing something to realize we shouldn't. Lol 😆

[@carolynlewis7242]

Thank you Kelly, that's what I was looking for, a simple explanation and demo of creating continuous bias binding.

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

@@carolynlewis7242 You are very welcome I'm thrilled that it was helpful.

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Fantastic! I have never been able to wrap my head around this before. From one Kelley to another - thank you!

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you very much I'm glad it helped. Isn't it fun to always have to spell out your name. Thanks for watching.

[@cynthiacoronado185]

Thanks for the great visual. And i will use my rooter to cut. ❤❤❤

[@cjtheisen5124]

Thank you so much! Your demo of cutting was excellent and the bias binding calculation sheet is fabulous!! That is the hardest part of bias.

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you very much. I am very happy it was helpful

[@charlenehamby6138]

Your demo is much better than others. Thanks so much.

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

@charlenehamby6138 you are very welcome I am thrilled you found it helpful. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@beverlymartin1414]

Great video. I have had a round table topper all made , but unfinished . My next project this week is to get to it..Even brought it to my summer home this year. Thank you..

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

That is wonderful...I'm so glad the video was helpful.

[@karengraham4055]

Thank you for this tutorial. I needed bias binding for a project and this worked very well.

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

I'm so glad it was helpful. Thank you for letting me know.

[@shannonjenkins9251]

I appreciate your video. For the first time I’m needing to use Bias binding for a scalloped edge quilt and It’s really been intimidating, but your video makes sense to me, therefore not so scary. Thank you for explaining it with a realistic sized piece of fabric.

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Very happy it was helpful. Thank you for watching and letting me know.

[@RevKat729]

You are a superb teacher and your tutorial is easy to see he hands on part❤❤

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you so much 😀 Have a wonderful day.

[@julieanderson2428]

Merry Christmas! That was the best instrumental video!!!!

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you Julie I'm so glad it was helpful. Merry Christmas to you also.

[@janicewilkinson2783]

This is a super tutorial. Oh man, I wish I had seen this first. I just cut bias binding and didn’t take off the selvage or straighten the fabric. 🇨🇦

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you very much I very happy you found it useful

[@lisacobb7525]

I am trying to make sofa pillows from a large tablecloth. It is the exact same color of the sofa with a damask pattern. Also cheaper than upholstery fabric and still a nice weight. There is no salvage edge. I need to trim off all the finished edges but how to I know which is the salvage edge? Also do I have to cut it into a square (It’s 60”x140”) to make the binding strips? That’s a lot of waisted material. I’ll cut the pillow pieces out of one tablecloth and get another tablecloth for the binding so I can sew welting cord into it as a piping around the pillows. Worked great with bed throw pillows but that was from actually cut fabric and ready made binding strips. This color is a weird ecru and it would look better with the piping as the same material. Thanks so much!

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Hi Lisa thanks for watching. Sounds like a great project. The way to test which edge is selvage, once you have the hemming on the tablecloth cut off, take an edge in both hands and give the fabric a tug if there is no stretch on the fabric this is a selvage edge if there is a little bit of stretch this would be the edge us quilters call width of fabric and not a selvage edge. I hope that helps there. You do not have to cut it into a square at all.....when I am talking about squaring up your fabric I mean to just make sure your fabric edges are on straight of grain and "squared up" not necessarily cut into a square. Probably the easiest way to make sure your edge is squared up is to make a small cut in the selvage edge and rip the fabric across the width of fabric this will give you straight of grain and make sure your edges are not wonky. I hope this helps if you have any more questions please do not hesitate to ask. Thanks again for watching my videos.

[@lisacobb7525]

@@KelleysCreativeComforts Thank you so much. That was so much easier to understand than some instructions I’ve seen. As a new sewer I’d hate to waste fabric. I sewed a couple of pillows for my mother 2 Christmases ago. They turned out perfect the 1st time & I almost cried. Made my own piping with the welting cord and the envelope fold closure. I couldn’t believe it. Hopefully these will turn out just as pretty for our sofa. Thanks again!

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

You are very welcome. Happy Sewing!!

[@user-yy2ck6mw1m]

Thank you it was easy to follow your tutorial. Going to give it a try

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

You're welcome. I'm so happy it is helpful.

[@nancya5889]

Much easier than cutting and sewing into a parallelogram! Thank you!

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thanks for watching I'm very happy it was helpful

[@dorothyyoung8231]

Thank you so very much for your generosity in sharing this video and the worksheet!

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@TheLballou]

Concise and understandable! Thank you!

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you Lyn I am happy it was helpful.

[@knitntea1672]

Wow! You just explained that so clearly! Thank you so much :-)

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you I am thrilled it was helpful

[@swingit3323]

Thank you for sharing, it help me alot as the beginner sewist :)

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

I am very happy it was helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@lazygardens]

Good technique. Normally the pieces are a PITA to connect, but this makes them worthwhile.

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

I agree I dislike messing about with a bunch of really short pieces. Thank you for watching.

[@kathyrusche901]

Thank you for this very helpful tutorial. Excellent.

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Your welcome and thank you for your kind words

[@karenbrown8751]

Thank you your instructions were very clear

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

I'm glad you found them helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@valfeb22]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you very much.

[@KatieFord-jr5fe]

This has always confused me. you have explained in a very simple way. Will definitely give this a go. i feel confident. lol

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you so happy it helped.

[@AmeliaKrebs-k8k]

How should this be folded for a rectangular shape? About 18" by 108? Thx

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

That will still need to be folded the same way there is no way to fold it on the bias with one fold. it might be easier to cut it into 18 inch squares and then cut and fold them... either way that will produce lots of shor bias pieces. I hope that helps

[@p.stammers609]

Is 2 yards of 55" fabric to large to use for this method?

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

@@p.stammers609 No not at all but it will give you a lot of bias. Lol Just fold it the same way.

[@p.stammers609]

@@KelleysCreativeComforts thank you! I am doing cushions for a patio set. Lol!!

[@julianicolaisen5169]

Thank you very much!!!

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@GoldenRvr]

Thank you so much

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Your very welcome. I am happy you found it helpful.

[@gingerstaton2734]

I cant figure out why i get 2 pieces of bias with each cut. What am i doing wrong?

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

@gingerstaton2734 I would need more information about what you are doing to be sure but I am wondering if you are cutting the wrong edge....you start cutting at the folded side. Just a thought

[@nitaminnich6447]

The same thing happened to me. I started with a rectangle 24 by 40, and the cuts result in 2 pieces that are about 24” long each.

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

@nitaminnich6447 I assume because your strips are coming out 24 inches roughly than you most likely have the fabric folded incorrectly ....if you are cutting an the bias a strip from a 24 inch wide piece of fabric should about 34 inches long.

[@Yvonnefrederiksen]

Fantastic

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you very much!!

[@chinyunyin6575]

Good

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you

[@michaelsrowland]

Why can't you just cut at a 45 degree angle with the fabric on the table without having to fold it?????

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

As I said in my video I would need a much longer ruler than the 24 inch one I have or I would have to keep moving the ruler along the cut.

[@michaelsrowland]

So if the piece you want is shorter than your ruler you could just leave the piece of fabric flat on the table

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

@@michaelsrowland absolutely you can

[@rebeccaenlow7395]

💝👏💝

[@KelleysCreativeComforts]

Thank you I'm very happy you liked it.