Two Bias Tape Methods: Which is Right For You?

[@bonniehyden962]

Ms. Carrie!... my BFF recently made an apron for which she needed to make bias strips. ....yes'm, I'm sending this to her! And, yes'm! ...imbsticking this in my own sewing Playlist! Thank you!!!

[@SewDarnedFun]

It makes me so happy that you find this information helpful, and timely, perhaps! Thanks for being such a faithful viewer! 💕

[@sandihj]

You’ve done a great demonstration and clarification of what I consider the best way to make bias strips. Now w, if you want to get cute, you can patch different fabrics together into a square, and then proceed as if it is a single fabric, and you have continuous patchwork binding. In addition to quilts, it makes a fun and whimsical touch as an accent on clothing, for example, a surprise binding on a hem or lining. And I like it in maximalist Asian-inspired clothing and decor.

[@SewDarnedFun]

I LOVE your patchwork binding idea!!!! Thanks for sharing ❤️ A fancy, but hidden, ‘Hong Kong’ seam finish always makes me smile!

[@marthapuccio5885]

I have done the second method before and had the same problem that you had. Your solution is wonderful! Thank you!!

[@SewDarnedFun]

Yay, for solutions!! It's nice to know I'm not the only one who thought this looked like a good method, only to find out it didn't quite work as I thought it was supposed to. I'm very happy that the solution in the video was something you were looking for, and now you and I both can create some wonderful bias strips. Thanks for watching!!!!

[@craftymystic4868]

I’ve always ever done the second way with marking done before sewing. Thanks for the tour thru bias tape making.

[@SewDarnedFun]

It was a new method for me! I guess I’ve not needed to make much bias. It was interesting to me that the magazine’s instructions simply didn’t work as stated. Like I said in the video…. I just might be ‘late to the party’! Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

[@craftymystic4868]

@@SewDarnedFun came from the quilting world, and using the bias binding around a quilt to finish it. Different tracks of sewing. Love it when they collide…..