How To Sew Bias Tape On Curves

[@jeniferalvarez2914]

I’m making an ironing board cover with bias tape as the elastic casing. There are 3 big curves and I’m so glad I happened across this video! It was so helpful!

[@Mellysews]

That is awesome!

[@IMOO1896]

Great hints, my bias always curls, I just thought it was from stretching around curves.

[@Mellysews]

Stretching in the wrong places is why this happens; pressing helps you make sure you're stretching in the correct areas.

[@daxxydog5777]

I need to try this pre-ironing thing to march the curves. Sometimes it’s a battle!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@Cambrilsbirds]

Can this work on a skirt or shirt bottom hem ?

[@Mellysews]

Sure

[@JH-sp1jh]

I kind of hate that the answer to most of my sewing issues always comes back to "don't be lazy and use your iron" 😂 Thanks for the demo!

[@Mellysews]

Lol! "Take your time and do all the steps" was my sewing nemesis for years 🤣

[@Vasooki]

Wouldn't clipping the curves in the seam allowance here go a long way to releasing some of that tension as well?

[@Mellysews]

That wouldn't release the tension caused by stretching the bias tape.

[@SharonOfTheRose]

Thank you! This was super simple and straightforward (which I appreciate so much!). My hope is that this method will work for the ribbon I want to use as bias tape as well. Here's hoping!

[@Mellysews]

Ribbon may not work as well around curves since the threads weaving it are not on the bias. The diagonal bias threads help it mold around curves better.

[@generaldiego]

dope

[@Mellysews]

Thanks

[@cameronramoly3209]

Great video! Wish I knew this 15 years ago Lol thank you ❤

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GloriaHasberry]

Thanks for this tip! I like sewing baby things. This will help!

[@Mellysews]

Yes, it helps a lot for bibs!

[@lavettecarney1641]

Wow, thank you for that tip, on how to sew bias around curves.

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bcvetreznik]

Thanks for great tip. Love you😊

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@janetlink9756]

What is your iron you use? Looks like it gets good steam.

[@Mellysews]

It's a Black & Decker one that they don't make anymore. This one looks pretty similar to mine amzn.to/3REKIT1

[@Sawsan351]

thats helpful, thank you

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolineprijs-wijnen4487]

Great tutorial thank you

[@Mellysews]

You’re welcome 😊

[@dianafrances6880]

Thank you

[@Mellysews]

You're welcome