How to avoid bias binding in bag making!! - Live on 11 April 2024

[@patriciamaeanthony3838]

This is a great video. I have sewn professionally for many years, and mostly use French Seams. The purpose of the French Seam is to create a clean finish that reduces bulk and helps prevent fraying. Once the two fabrics are sewn with wring sides together, I press the seam to meld the threads. Then, I trim *one* of the seam allowances to within 1/8” of the stitching line, and then trim the other seam allowance to within 1/4” of the stitching line, to create a beveled seam allowance. Then when the item is turned with the right sides facing, a seam is made at 3/8” from the fold, which encloses the seam allowances. If there is a curve, the first seam can be clipped *after* the seam allowances are beveled. This is very helpful for beginners who may have challenges sewing over bulky layers. I also always use a clapper to flatten the beveled seams before re-folding for the final stitching. I also meld the final seam.

[@Studio7t7]

Fantastic advice! Thank you and glad you liked it

[@sharonburns2699]

A great idea!! Many thanks!!

[@Studio7t7]

You are welcome!

[@CathyDavies-nr1cd]

I dread binding. I am terrible at it so this could be very useful tip for me!

[@Studio7t7]

Glad it was helpful! let me know how you get on with it.

[@CathyDavies-nr1cd]

Hi Emma,

[@Studio7t7]

Hi Cathy

[@tracysparks5576]

Hi

[@Studio7t7]

Hi Tracy!