I will use the tape maker to make some fabric trims on my table runner. September 8, 2015 at 3:03 pm. The fold is the bias grainline. And I never sewed it on correctly because I was trying to go fast, so Iâd sandwich it over the fabric edge and that just never turns out pretty. However, they are very easy to make and also gives you control over the color and design when you make it ⦠All you need are strips of fabric, paper and your trusted sewing machine. Showdown: Bias Tape vs Cross-Cut Fabric â Whipstitch July 8, 2010 at 3:22 pm [â¦] obsessive love for bias tape is widely known. For a 1â³ bias ⦠If you donât, and need to make some, here are four ways to make bias tape using items you can find around the house. Gather your fabrics. It isnât very hard to make bias tape, it just takes a bit of time and patience. You can purchase them from fabric stores in an array of colors and sizes. You can make your own depending on your needs or use a commercial one. Author. Bias tape is really easy to make with metal Clover bias tape makers. I spent years of my sewing life hating bias tape. So, if youâre making 1/2 inch double fold bias tape, like I did here, then youâll need a one inch bias tape ⦠Reply. The biggest advantage of bias tape is that it fits naturally along curved edges, making them look neat. My favorite Bias tape maker is the 1" maker by Clover (which ends up making 1/2" double-fold bias tape). Bias: This is the diagonal grainline of fabric. Next, decide how wide you need your bias tape to be and double it. Materials and ⦠Hww to Make Bias Tape Binding Cut a few strips of fabric on the bias using a rotary cutter or scissors. * You can make 9 yards of 1/2 inch, double-fold bias tape from a 1/2 yard of fabric. A super easy way to make bias ties for MASKS without bias tape maker. This is a WONDERFUL tutorial! How to Make Bias Tape. Use this next to your iron, and scoot your jig along the fabric as you iron to make your single fold bias tape. Its applications are nearly endless! You can use it to hem your projects or to create a decorative edge. For those of you who do have a bias tape maker, there is a quick refresher at the end of this article. It makes the job so much easier! Total deal. Apr 22, 2019 - Explore Roland Susan Matos's board "Make bias tape" on Pinterest. You can get the whole set for a very reasonable price HERE. To find the bias grain, fold the fabric diagonally, lining up the lengthwise grain (the selvage edge) with the crosswise grain (perpendicular to the selvage). How to Make and Sew Bias Tape. The only method that worked for me was the old school, â90 degree angle, stitch the pieces togetherâ method. For example, if youâd like to make 1/2â³ bias tape, cut your fabric to 1â³. You can cut the strips vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. While you can definitely purchase pre-made bias, you can also make your own bias tape ⦠Now, if you want to make it a little easier, you can get a bias tape maker set like this. How to Make Continuous Bias Tape: So why make your own bias tape, it comes packaged at the store?It's inexpensiveIt perfectly matches the material of your current projectIt saves you a trip to the fabric store and uses up scrap materialIt is so easyDoes anyone else hate how scratchy⦠See more ideas about bias tape, make bias tape, bias tape tutorial. Petro. I also show you my favorite way of storing bias tape⦠Sew Bias Tape into Strips Place 2 ends of Bias Tape together at an angle, so that when you sew them, the tape opens into a long strip. Now, how to sew on bias tape⦠xoxo. Learn how to use single and double fold bias tape to cover edges and make piping. 0. So I made about 11 yards of 1/2â³ double fold bias tape for $4.25. In addition to being used to finish quilts, bias binding is excellent in apparel sewing as a facing for necklines and armholes, and in bias bound and Hong Kong seams. When I need a large amount of bias tape, I always use this method. For this mask, I am cutting the tape to approx. Caroline 2 years ago Hi Petro, Thank you so much for this tutorial! Make and sew bias ties for masks in just one step without any ironing. Thanks so much, Kitty! I [â¦] How to Make Bias Tape First we will cut, then we will iron. Bias tape is one of the first things that I learned how to make when I was a beginner sewist, and it has paid off in spades. Double fold bias tape. Today we are going to learn how to sew bias tape on the edge of your projects.. August 29, 2015 at 2:24 pm. Reply. I love teaching folks how to make continuous bias tape, and I love finding new projects where I can apply it and exploit its unique characteristics. 5 cm width. I donât want to make a bias tape. How To Make Bias Tape. Cut Bias Tape Strips Cut Bias Tape. I have made it by cutting straight strips and it works for projects that donât require the bias tape to have any stretch, but itâs ⦠The Bias Tape Maker is a tool through which bias-cut fabric strips are fed to make Bias Tape. Have you wondered how to make bias tape? Howeverâ¦. I even have that delightful little bias tape gadget, as I found it on sale and was stoked to make my own fabulously foxy tape. Bias binding is one of the most versatile and useful notions in the sewing room. Bias tape a strip of fabric that has been cut on the bias. So, cut a 2 inch wide strip in the length that you need.) I use steam in my iron when I iron the bias tape as it comes out of the bias tape maker. All of these examples are made with my homemade bias tape I made with no tools or maker. 0. Making bias tape at home could not be easier so you wonât need to compromise anymore and use bias binding thatâs simply not perfect for your project! Sew Bias Tape Strips Sew Bias Tape Strips. If you look really closely at your bias tape, youâll be able to see that instead of the grain running parallel and ⦠thank you. How to make bias tape (For example, if you need 1/2 inch wide double fold tape, multiplying 1/2 x 4 is 2. Use the little loop handle to pull the attachment while ironing the bias tape down as you go. You donât have to have a bias tape maker, but it does make the process a little easier. Yeah, well, I go make some bias tape right now⦠Reply. Easy ⦠I find that itâs easiest to cut the bias tape from 1 yard of fabric (so you have more surface area ⦠Tip: Your fabric has more stretch on the diagonal (bias), which gives it the flexibility we all love in a quality bias tape. For this bias tape I used 1/2 yard of Heather Baileyâs Nicey Jane Wash Day Ticking in Dandelion. Thanks, have a great next project! I will show you how to do it both ways. I make a lot of quilts so the tape takes a beating when Iâm sewing because the tape ⦠It can be used for appliqué and bag-making. Pull a little out to start with and iron it down. Reply to Kitty 10 months ago Aww! Bias tape is used in quilting, sewing bags, and sewing clothing. Here is a bit of background info. It was fiddly and took patience and attention to detail to sew it on correctly. Bias Tape ⦠Sandy says. To make double fold tape you would first make single fold tape, then you fold the single fold in half and line up the edges and iron again. If you want to make DOUBLE FOLD Bias Tapeâ¦..multiply your desired width by 4. Start out with a rectangle of fabric. Take your strip of fabric and thread it through the large end of the attachment. Watch the video, print ⦠MANUAL - Bias Tape Maker Kit This Kit Contains ⢠4 bias tape makers (tools for ironing the strips) Green: ¼ inch Yellow: ½ inch Red: ¾ inch Blue: 1 inch ⢠1 awl ⢠1 adjustable bias binder presser foot (universal snap-on presser foot) ⢠10 ballpoint pins How to use the Bias Tape Makers Fold it in half diagonally to find the bias. I will show you the best 3 ways to do it, so you can choose which one you like the best. This gives it a nice tight crease that doesnât flop open when it spray starched. You can manually fold the bias tape, or you can use a bias tape maker. So I am going to ⦠It took me a long time to learn how to make bias tape properly and how to sew bias tape ⦠This is about the easiest way Iâve learned it! So, today Iâm going to show you how to make a bias tape and how to make bias ties for masks! I wonât tell you how much âbias tapeâ I messed up. But now that Iâve gotten older and more patient Iâve learned to love bias tape ⦠There are many out there on the market and they come in different sizes, but the main thing to remember is that the measurement listed on the package is for single fold bias tape. Natalie says. Bias tape is a MUST-HAVE ESSENTIAL in your sewing toolbox. love bias tape and I will make some next time I start to finish the edges of my quilts! However, this little gadget is one of the sweetest sewing tools EVER! I just need the narrow strips with enclosed raw edges. Iâll show you how to finish armholes with bias tape, how ⦠A month ago, I bought one of these gadgets, ⦠How to make your own bias tape. Thereâs so many things you can do with bias tape! My goal today is to show you some of the most common ways to use bias tape in your sewing projects. * Fabrics with small prints work best since a large print wonât be very obvious on a skinny bias tape. You made it easy and while it all helped, the simple xâs and oâs made it possible for me. Letâs make bias tape! A bias tape is a long, thin piece of fabric that is cut on the bias of the fabric. It wonât take long at all and it saves so much fabric because you donât have to cut it on the bias! And now I understand why creating your own bias tape gives you such a small, delightful ⦠Thereâs something so pretty and polished about seeing the inside of at item of clothing finished with bias tape. I donât use a jig or a tip for this part, itâs not too hard to iron in one fold. I love the look of quilts and clothing finished with bias tape. When I have a lot to make for ⦠By stitching only two seams, you are able to make a really long bias tape. bias tape; 5 Comments; I have been making a lot of bias tape lately because I am using it to finish my seams. Do you wish there was an easier way to make bias tape without having to cut lots of strips and sew them together? Hereâs how to make bias tape, in a simple and easy tutorial that covers both single fold bias tape and double fold bias tape! For a lack of better term, I call this the âcontinuous loop methodâ of making bias tape. Make bias tape without a bias tape maker If you donât have a bias tape maker, or you never remember to dig them out when you need bias (oh, wait, thatâs probably just me), this is how you can fold it up yourself with no maker. Reply. Step 1: Cutting Your Bias Strips Bias tape is cut âon the biasâ meaning diagonal to the selvedges ⦠When I make bias tape the first thing I do is to spray starch the fabric and then iron it dry. The main thing to remember is that youâre cutting your fabric on a diagonal- NOT STRAIGHT. I love ⦠What does all this mean? I have never really figured out bias tape ⦠Bias ⦠It makes the tape so much easier to handle. If you want to make a bias tape then cut it diagonally (on the bias) using 45 degrees angle. 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