Ashley begins by explaining the difference between bias tape and straight grain tape. Edge stitch your bias tape in place using coordinating thread. 5. Cut off ends of fabric where pointed. Easy peasy. Yes, that's me hugging my sewing machine, photographed by Brian Campbell Photography If you think Jacquard, Soutache and Gimp sound like the crew of a pirate ship, you’re not alone. Sew the bias tape and the neckline together with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Stitch along the inside folded edge, making sure you are catching the folded edge underneath. Open tape and turn under 1,4" on each end to finish the ends of the tape. Bias tape is a long strip of fabric that has been cut “on the bias” (at a 45˚ angle). 2) Starting at the edge of the keyhole, stitch in the first fold of the bias tape to attach it to the fabric. Explore, ask lots of questions, and remember that the right trim can make someone say, “Did you really make that?”. Divide the remainder of the binding in half. To prevent this put a piece of tape over both ends just after you cut it. The binding is fully turned to the back of the fabric in this binding method. The photo above features a couple of our important furry friends who like to help out in the studio, especially when the testing of soft blankets and pillows is needed. I tried both ways (including in my finished project) but prefer the raw edge in the knit. Pin bias tape along entire underarm edge. Be the first to see new projects and patterns, helpful techniques, and new resources to enhance your sewing experience. But you can also use this versatile trim on pillows, curtains, ornaments and whatever else you can think of. What about you? Give it a try with these favorite Sew4Home tutorials: Hostess Apron with Dreamy Bow – uses giant rick rack on the bib. It comes in all kinds of colors, sheens, weaves and widths. Stitch the bias trim to the bodice starting from the first pin, going along the front neckline, and reaching the second pin on the back neckline. #Sewing Tip: Neatly Turned Bias Binding End. Fold the lower selvage edge to the cut edge, creating a 45º angle. You can’t go wrong with ribbon. So… you can make your own. Then snip away a triangle on the other side of the folded bias tape (the open edges). . Fold over the bias tape lengthwise, as usual, and press. To Join the Ends of the Bias Binding Together: If your binding is going to form a continuous loop (necklines, hems, armholes) you will need to join the beginning and the end of the binding together where they meet up. Fold the tape in half to find the center, open it up as shown above, and mark it with a pin. The edges flush against each other. Just want to say:  herein lies the concept of “Turn of the Cloth”. It’s a favorite choice for quilts and blankets, but I also like to use it as a decorative accent on pillows, curtains and table linens. Several possibilities are listed on p. 1. You can find those at antique shops, on eBay and in thrift stores. First open up your bias tape and align the raw edges of your skirt and bias tape. You apply it as you would ribbon. Before you do anything with any kind of trim, you need to know if it might shrink if you wash it. Make and sew bias ties for masks in just one step without any ironing. sew the ties 1) Measure the length of the bottom edge of the sleeve and cut a piece of bias tape 16″ longer. Its such an easy trick, but makes a difference. Enter your email address below to subscribe to the Sew4Home newsletter. You can find it with rich floral designs, classical motifs, and lots of ethnic patterns. Today we’re going to show you how to use bias binding to finish an armhole. Room Divider Panels / Curtains – adds panache and a unique eye-catching touch. Charmeuse Satin Pillowcases with Velvet & Lace Trim – did you know that charmuese satin, with it’s super smooth finish, is beneficial for your skin and your hair. I’ve tried sewing the end up like this before I sew the part leading up to it, as if it were a tiny foldover waistband. Unfurl the binding and then line the binding pieces up. ( Log Out /  I once sewed some dark vintage ribbon along the edge of a white hand towel. Cut away excess bias tape. Hi Readers! Press the seam towards the bias tape. Fringe comes in a great variety of materials and widths, from brush cut fringe to big pom poms. Notice how nice it looks where the bias tape overlaps. Place the top back down and pin. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. But about that binding that becomes a tie. Step 5. It’s sometimes spelled ric rac or rickrack but shouldn’t be confused with “rip rap,” which are broken rocks used for embankments. So I’m not commenting in your post. You ca also use it as a loop for closures. 3. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Fold the tape and sew the edges as originally intended. Stitch down close to the edge. What I did was to sew the ends first before topstitching. In addition to using ribbon as a traditional accent, it makes great fast and easy finished loops along the top of a curtain or drape to slide over the rod. Boho Shoulder Bag – great for using up scraps! Trim the edges of the tape 1/4″ past the stitching. Our custom S4H patterns appeal to all levels of sewers with easy to understand instructions and gorgeous photography. Thanks for the tip. Folding the tie in half lengthwise, using Rotary Cutter, cut straight up sides to create one long piece of evenly cut fabric. With knit interlock you have the option of not folding over, since knit interlock does not ravel. Fold binding over each short straight end of the mask. You’ll have a much better outcome because the fabric inside the short end of the bias tube has room to inhabit the space. Right before you sew it onto your project, carefully remove the tape from the ends. Many, many thanks for the process (thanks to Susan Khalje, too)! ( Log Out /  Well, it’s a really good thing – until you reach the end of the tie and are faced with a bunchy mess. You can attach it along the hem of an item, apply as a top trim or insert half way into a seam to create a scalloped edge. Hair tie, hair band, or recycle elastics from old clothing. Now that you know about it, you’ll see it everywhere. Snip away a little triangle at the fold being careful not to cut through it, but just short of the crease. We will never sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties. There’s always a secured edge to the fringe so it’s actually quite easy to stitch onto your project. 5) Trim and press the seam open. Just remember to check often as you’re sewing on your fringe to make sure it’s not getting caught up the seam. So I began sewing where you see the pink pin, leaving the tape before the pin free. just fold right sides together sew across and down about an inch then trim and turn the ends. COPYRIGHT © 2009-2021 Sew4Home LLC:  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It came straight off the roll and I didn’t pre-wash it. Binding with bias tape – fully turned inside. Hope you get to snuggle in and sew up a storm this winter. And it lacked some pictures. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Single fold is used for folded up hems and is more common in garment construction for skirts and pants, but in home décor, it’s quite handy for deep curtain hemming. Store-bought bias tape comes in a pretty good selection of colors, but sometimes you need something different. I made a few and because it took 3 yards of silk I cut the corners off at the bottom and used bias strips to finish the neck. Thank You for the Bias Tape details !!! oh so easy… why did I not think of this rather than staring at it for half a day without any result. 1) Unfold the bias tape. We spotted actress Blake Lively wearing it on an episode of the CW’s Gossip Girl. Pin. For this we can use a single bias tape which is 1.5 inch wide ( total width). Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Place the first pin about 1″ away from the end of the bias strip. Sew a straight line along the short end of the bias tape making sure to backstitch. Bias Tape Finish 2. This technique is not always my first choice. In a pre-packaged tape, there will be one side that is just short of the other side. Sew4Home is dedicated to stylish home sewing – from bags to blankets, pillows to linens, aprons, gifts, accessories, and more. This is a bias strip with just a single fold down the center.Binding with this tape will give you a top stitching line 1/2 inch from the edge. Your local fabric store will have lots of themed and novelty trims. For the knit just the side edges can be snipped away since we will not fold over the top for this little sample. 4) Sew this seam using a 1/4″ seam allowance. However, my old tutorial showing you about bias tape and cutting on the bias, is well, really old. Country Lane Round Pom-Pom Placemats – tutorial by Bari J. This narrow trim is made with a tightly woven, tiny cord-like material. Measure and trim so that your bias tape is overlapped by the exact amount that it is wide. Try our Summer Fun: Dog Collar & Leash using jacquard ribbon trim. Open the double fold bias tape completely. Now why didn’t I think of it?? It’s also a easy (and pretty) option for tie closures for pillows, duvet covers and slipcovers; as well as drawstrings and tie-backs. Enter your email address below to subscribe to the Sew4Home newsletter. And that’s before running the machine on the edges. Refold tape and encase armhole, allowing equal tape extensions at each end of the armhole so the dress can be tied at the shoulders. In my case 2″. Sew Bias Tape. How to sew bias tape Technique 1: 1) Open the hem tape and tuck the raw edge of the fabric until it is flush with the fold. Loopbraid is a novelty decorative edging you can use as an accent. If you are sewing the trim into a seam, you can extend the taped end beyond your seam allowance, then once the trim is secure, trim the trim (hey… I like that, it’s a verb and a noun) flush with the seam allowance. Market Tote With Ruffly Ribbon Handles & Ties – just look what a little ribbon did to make this tote… amazing! Bias tape is made by cutting strips of fabric on the bias, which is the 45 degree angle from the straight of grain of fabric. You can, fold over if you want to. Place one end of the bias over the garment, raw edges matching and pin. Optional: Trim dress as desired. Examples include neckline of a baby bib, or maybe shoulder ties on a dress. Step 4: Fold and iron (with or without a Bias Tape Maker) To finish the end of the bias tape, you can fold the end in about half an inch and sew a line on top. It works depending on how patient I am. To alleviate this irritation, this is what I did: Fold over the bias tape lengthwise, as usual, and press. Double fold bias tape basically wraps a raw edge on both sides and can be used on just about any kind of raw edge you want to have a pretty finished look. No wonder simple ribbon turns up again and again on high end designer items. And then topstitch the whole thing. Then place the other end over top of your squared off bias tape end so that the raw edges are matched with your hem. Also take a look at the Kaffe Fasset Ribbon Bag – this one is all about fabulous jaquard ribbons. Start pinning the bias tape to the neckline. To quickly cut binding strips on the bias, start with a fabric square or rectangle. Fringe can be used to accent pillows, cushions, window treatments and lampshades (or your car’s dashboard, but we won’t go there). The knit looks really bad! ( Log Out /  I think Judy below details the same technique used by you! Make sure the print sides of the binding strips are facing each other and the pieces are perpendicular to each other. Watch the video tutorial for bias tape DIY and elastic alternatives. Pretty Pleated Travel Pouch – another tutorial that uses ribbon for both finish and function. *Sew4Home reserves the right to restrict comments that don’t relate to the article, contain profanity, personal attacks or promote personal or other business. It’s kind of like your bangs; they look dorky if you get a chunk caught up in your headband. Makes perfect sense — why did I not think of this??? It became hugely popular in the late 60s and early 70s and is now making a comeback. It’s easy to apply. Begin sewing about 6″ from the end of your bias tape. It replaces a conventional 'facing', which is a piece of fabric cut in the shape of a neckline or … Ribbon Accented Tea Towels – using ribbon makes this project extra EASY! So it helps to know what you’re looking for. Since Men's Ties are made from BIAS fabric, they are PERFECT for making Bias Tape !! When you go to the fabric store, you’ll find traditional trims (which you purchase by the yard on a roll or mini-bolt) in one section, ribbon in another section, and bias tape and rick rack (which you usually purchase in a pre-cut package) in another. Using bias tape: Again trim off the excess ends of the mask. When the end of the bias is turned in vertically, and then again horizontally, the inside layer does not have much room because the outside layer of cloth has to fold over it and wishes (if it could wish) that it was wider than the inside layer so it could enclose it all. Jacquard is sturdy enough to do the job, and colorfast. My name is Samina, I'm always sewing, and have a penchant for sewing everything. I can usually get a piece of fabric 54" long. When you cut any kind of sewing trim, the ends will want to unravel. You know, when the neckline bias binding extends into a tie? Finish sewing the binding down to the fabric over the joining seam. (slaps her forehead). Trim ends to the edge of the mask. Read on to find out more about the entire team and the philosophy behind our inspiring sewing tutorials – each designed to result in items you’ll be proud to keep, display, and use; give as gifts; or even sell. Giant rick rack has recently become popular in fashion and decorating. All you need are strips of fabric, paper and your trusted sewing machine. You don’t want this coming apart. Bias Tape is a wonderful thing. The knit binding has a raw edge neatly in place without any fabric vomit. Change ). It happens with any fabric, cotton on the left and knit interlock on the right. You would repeat these steps for the seam allowance on the other side as well. Fold the bias tape inside and press. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, judy. I used contrasting thread so you can see them. If the item you’re making will be washed at some point, you should pre-shrink (wash and dry) both your fabric and your trims. Finish Neckline and Armholes with Bias Binding. Put your trims in a lingerie laundry bag (or use a sock) before putting them in your washing machine. Jacquard ribbon has an intricately woven design that’s part of the fabric (as opposed to being embroidered or printed later). Tips to Applying Bias Tape. This finish is essentially the same as bias tape finish 1, except you enclose both seam allowance pieces together inside the bias tape. Press the bias tape flat. I’m realizing that I must be pretty sensitive. The end of … Here is my project for display purposes only, of which I won’t talk much — just excuse the careless sewing. Well, at least, I usually have a better result with this trick. Keep the folded bias tape along the neckline so that the cut edges of the neckline and the bias tape are together. Twill tape and bias tape are the fastest and easiest since they’re premade (double fold bias tape does need to be sewn shut, while both tapes need their ends finished). Watch the video, print out the template you can download below and start BATCH making bias tape. To flawlessly add your bias tape to the hem, use a two-step sewing process. Congratulations! This cut gives the fabric more flex so it will curve around corners without as much bunching or kinking. The towel looked great until I ran it through the laundry–after which it looked like a failed tie-dyeing experiment. In fact, it's something that I have used from the very beginning of my sewing adventure...and is not something to be feared. The Clean technique. Bias Tape. Stitch around the entire opening and back stitch when you reach the start. It is applied when making collars and other tailoring stuff. A braid is a trim where the fibers have been woven like macrame or your sister’s pigtails. A popular finish for sleeveless tops, all the raw seams are all enclosed leaving a lovely neat result. And it adds an understated elegance to nearly any item you make. Less bulk to worry about. Braid can give a formal look and comes in about as many varieties as you can imagine. With knit interlock you have the option of not folding over, since knit interlock does not ravel. Method 1. Stitch a tiny seam with a small straight stitch. Open out the short ends, so you can see the creases. Patchwork Pom Pom Throw – velvet and pom-poms create a luxurious throw. Bias tape is used to cover or encase a raw edge and comes in single fold and double fold of varying widths. Open the ends of the bias tape and fold them backwards so the right sides are touching each other. We especially love pom-poms… these are a few faves: Perky Pom  Pom Pillows – a user favorite, and they make a great gift. In fact, once you understand the stuff, you will LOVE it! The method you choose for using bias tape for finishing can depend on your project and the type of tape you are using. Hence, with our snipping action, a little fabric is removed from the inside, giving the remaining material some room to snuggle in neatly. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. … (Some people like to put the tape on before they cut.) Pillow Pair With Ruffly Ribbon Ties – they look so fancy, but are actually super easy to make. 39 inches of bias tape - I buy double wide quilt binding 0.875" wide but you can make your own too ... Start your zigzag stitch at the end of one tie, go all the way around the edge of your scrub cap and finish at the end of the other tie. Bias facing is a finish in which bias tape is sewn onto the raw edge, then folded over to the wrong side (so that it's invisible from the outside) and sewn in place. Neckroll Pillow with Ric Rac – rick rack upscales a simple neckroll pillow. Middy braid is flat and narrow and used for accents, ties and drawstrings. Use Jacquard trim when you want a formal look. Stitch bias … It’s a wonderful, versatile trim. Bias tape makers are so easy to use – check out our YouTube video and see for yourself. Unfold the first fold in the bias tape and look at the remaining two folds – one is smaller. Less bulk to worry about. Sweet Hanging Sachets – using fancy ribbon makes an easy professional finish. Then, try some of our favorite ribbon projects: Scrap It: Gift Card Case or Biz Card Holder – the ribbon is both decorative and functional. While still in the bias creating stage, turn the end of the strips to the wrong side about 1/2 inch (or less) and press. In order for the bias binding to line up after sewing, offset the points by 1/4″ on either side. On one of the ends of the tape, open up the folds so it is flat and then fold about 1/2" to the inside. Unique sizes of rick rack, jumbo and teeny tiny, are often also found in the by-the-yard section. Fold the bottom corner up on top of the first fold. Soutache is a narrow, rounded braid with a center “ditch” for you to hide your attaching stitch in. You have to stitch exactly at the fold. Just about everybody who’s new to home décor finds the names of sewing trims a little odd at first. Unfold this smaller fold and align the raw edges of the bias tape and underarm seam, right sides together. When commenting, your name will display but your email will not. Home > Uncategorized > A Terrific Trims Tutorial. Use caution when choosing materials for ties – I discussed this with the fabric guy at Joann, and he mentioned some grosgrain ribbons will not hold up to washing. One of our favorite sources for this type of beautiful trim is Rennaisance Ribbons. Open one fold and pin to bottom of sleeve, raw edges and right sides together, so that 8″ extends off each end of the keyhole. Online retailers will also have them grouped a number of different ways. Then I unpinned some of the binding from the neck line so I could move it away from the body of the dress to sew my seam. The cotton on the left has a wonky slanted shape, but that’s ok for this sample (not doing haute couture). Edgestitch tape. For instance, there’s a whole world of lace and other vintage trims. Begin by opening up and trimming one end (I do the end on the left) of your bias tape so that you have a 90* angle. Gimp trim has traditionally been used for hiding seams on upholstered furniture and around lampshades. To do the job, and colorfast you sew it onto your project total )... Samina, I usually have a better result with this trick any ironing for this type of trim. Is made with a 1/4 inch seam allowance pieces together inside the bias tape which is a piece fabric... Them in your post not think of it????????! Some vintage trims your local fabric store will have lots of ethnic.. 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