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Can you tell me how to bind with bias tape?

Yes, here are a few suggestions to help you make perfect bindings.

If possible, start the binding in an inconspicuous place. Pin in place for stitching. Always baste on curves or angles.

On bulky fabrics, leave about 2 inches of the bias strip unstitched at the starting point. Stitch around the garment, and stop slightly before reaching the starting point: cut bias strip, leaving about 2 inches. Fold the garment so that the ends of strips can cross each other at right angles. Stitch strips together on grain close to the garment. Press seam open and trim. Finish stitching binding to garment.

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For lightweight fabrics simply lap the ends. Fold 1/2 inch of strip to the wrong side, on the straight grain and stitch. working side on the straight grain and stitch. As you near the end of this stitching line, lap the second and over the folded end, and cut the excess bias on straight grain. Finish stitching to garment Come back soon for more hints on using your own bias tape.

 

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