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How to Bind with Bias Tape:
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.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.
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A Handy Tool for Making Bias Tape:
Clover produces a handy bias
tape tool that makes bias strips in even widths. Here
is the
information from their packaging:
- Pass the diagonally cut fabric through the
tape maker.
If it does not pass easily, cut the starting end to
a point and force it through using an awl in
the center
groove.
- Pass the diagonally cut fabric through the tape maker.
If it does not pass easily, cut the
starting end to a
point and
force it through using an awl in the center groove.
- Wind and pin the finished tape for easy
use.
- Danger! Do not contact
the iron to the tape maker. The metal portion which is heated up may cause you a
burn.
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How to Make Your Own Custom Bias Tape in Using Any Fabric:
- Prepare a rectangle
of your fabric on the straight grain. On the
wrong
side, mark a true bias line (line 1.)
from the upper corner to the opposite side.
- Measure
the width
of the bias from this line and draw a second
line
parallel to the first. Continue to measure
and mark
until you have sufficient length.
- With right sides together, form a tube by folding
rectangle so
that the lines on the lengthwise edges match.
Line 1
should extend above the other lines a shown.
- Pin edges and stitch, making a
1/4 inch
seam. Press seam open. Start to cut on line 1
and continue
to cut around the tube on the marked lines.
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How to Estimate Bias Yield:
This chart will help you to estimate
how many individual bias strips can be cut
from 1 yd.
of fabric. Five handy cutting widths for bias
strips
are given.
The cutting widths include 1/2" for turning under
each raw edge 1/4" and an additional 1/4"
for removing the slack:
- Strips cut 11/4"wide can be used for 1/4" double-fold
bias
binding or 1/2" single-fold bias tape.
- Strips cut 13/4"
wide can be used for 1/2" double-fold bias binding
or
1" single-fold bias tape.
- Strips cut 21/4"
wide will cover 1/4" cable cord for welting or make
3/4"
double fold bias binding.
- Strips cut 23/4"
wide can be used for 1" double-fold bias binding or
2"
single-fold bias tape.
- Strips cut 33/4"
wide can be used to cover 3/4" cord for welting.
** including 1/4" for slack
1 yd. of fabric
yields approximately this amout of bias strips (pieced
separately).
| width: |
Cut 11/4 "**
wide |
Cut 13/4 "**
wide |
Cut 21/4 "**
wide |
Cut 23/4 "**
wide |
Cut 33/4 "**
wide |
| 35" |
23 yds |
15 yds |
12 yds |
10 yds |
8 yds |
| 45" |
30 yds |
21 1/2 yds |
16 yds |
14 yds |
10 yds |
| 54" |
37 yds |
26 yds |
20 yds |
16 1/2 yds |
12 yds |
| 60" |
40 yds |
29 yds |
22 1/2 yds |
19 yds |
14 yds |
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How to
Estimate Bias Yield (METRIC)
The cutting widths include 13mm for turning under
each raw edge 6mm and an additional 6mm for
removing
the slack:
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Strips cut 3.2cm wide can
be used for 6mm double-fold bias binding or 13mm
single-fold
bias tape.
- Strips cut 4.5cm
wide can be used for 13mm double-fold bias binding
or 2.5cm
single-fold bias tape.
- Strips cut 5.7cm wide
will cover 6mm cable cord for welting or make 20mm double
fold bias
binding.
- Strips cut 7cm wide can
be used for 2.5cm double-fold bias binding or 5cm
single-fold bias
tape.
- Strips cut 9.5cm wide
can be used to cover 20mm cord for welting.
** including 6mm for slack
0.95m of fabric
yields approximately this amout of bias strips (pieced
separately).
Cut 3.2cm**
wide |
Cut 4.5cm**
wide |
Cut 5.7cm**
wide |
Cut 7cm**
wide |
Cut 9.5cm**
wide |
| 90cm |
21.10m |
13.80m |
11m |
9.15m |
7.35m |
| 115cm |
27.50m |
19.70m |
14.70m |
12.90m |
9.15m |
| 140cm |
33.90m |
23.80m |
18.30m |
15.10m |
11m |
| 152cm |
36.6m |
26.60m |
20.60m |
17.40m |
12.90m
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