BINDING
BINDING
BINDING OVERVIEW
Bias binding is a fantastic way to finish armholes and necklines. This is the introduction to the following method videos. It explains which binding works and which doesn't and how to cut binding or adapt store bought bias tape.
DOUBLE - FOLD BIAS
This method uses the store-bought bias tape, exactly as it comes, and shows you how to apply it to a curve. This type of binding is more useful to bind long straight edges, such as petticoats and placemats, rather than garments.
SINGLE - FOLD BIAS (VISIBLE)
The single fold bias is the most suited to garment sewing. There are two ways to do this. Here I show you how to create a lovely slim binding which is visible and looks like a pretty trim. It is firmer and less likely to stretch than the double -fold bias.
SINGLE - FOLD BIAS (INVISIBLE)
This is probably my favorite method for achieving a clean look on fabrics like linen and silk. The bias sits on the underside of the fabric and all you see is one pretty stitching line around the neckline or armhole.
DOUBLE - FOLD BIAS
SUITABLE FOR CRAFT PROJECTS
This example demonstrated how to sew the double - fold bias to the edge of an apron without sewing it to one side first. Here its perfectly ok to use the store bought bias and simply slide it onto the edge.
BIAS BINDING PRESSER FOOT
Maybe you have gazillions of aprons to finish or cute little bags and need a quick and reliable gadget. Then this may be perfect for you. This presser foot is from Madame Sew, which asked me to review their presser foot set.
BINDING OVERVIEW
Bias binding is a fantastic way to finish armholes and necklines. This is the introduction to the following method videos. It explains which binding works and which doesn't and how to cut binding or adapt store bought bias tape.
DOUBLE - FOLD BIAS
This method uses the store-bought bias tape, exactly as it comes, and shows you how to apply it to a curve. This type of binding is more useful to bind long straight edges, such as petticoats and placemats, rather than garments.
SINGLE - FOLD BIAS (VISIBLE)
The single fold bias is the most suited to garment sewing. There are two ways to do this. Here I show you how to create a lovely slim binding which is visible and looks like a pretty trim. It is firmer and less likely to stretch than the double -fold bias.
SINGLE - FOLD BIAS (INVISIBLE)
This is probably my favorite method for achieving a clean look on fabrics like linen and silk. The bias sits on the underside of the fabric and all you see is one pretty stitching line around the neckline or armhole.
DOUBLE - FOLD BIAS
SUITABLE FOR CRAFT PROJECTS
This example demonstrated how to sew the double - fold bias to the edge of an apron without sewing it to one side first. Here its perfectly ok to use the store bought bias and simply slide it onto the edge.
BIAS BINDING PRESSER FOOT
Maybe you have gazillions of aprons to finish or cute little bags and need a quick and reliable gadget. Then this may be perfect for you. This presser foot is from Madame Sew, which asked me to review their presser foot set.
PRACTICAL BINDING EXAMPLES
BINDING A BIAS CUT NECKLINE
It sounds scarier than it actually is. The good news is, a bias cut neckline lies mainly on the straight grain! Definitely an unexpected bonus.
Example: Manhattan bias top.
STRAP AND BOUND ARMHOLE IN ONE
Don't we all love a quick sew once in a while? Binding the armhole and just running off the bias tape to create a strap is a nice way to finish a summer dress. Example: Natalie pinafore.
BOUND EDGE COLLAR
The Charlotte coat features a really cute Peter Pan collar, apply binding or piping, it all works. Here I give you a few tips for the binding, making sure everything lies nice and flat.
BINDING A CREPE DE CHINE TOP
This little blouse is darling. You can see the binding and action and pick up some tips on the way. There is a gorgeous rouleaux loop fastening inserted into the binding, I am sure that will come invery handy for all sorts of blouse projects.
BINDING A WESTERN POCKET
In this example I am using the western pocket from the half apron available in the shop. The bias is homemade and used as single- fold bias strip. This apron pattern was a firm favorite in my sewing classes.
BINDING A BIAS CUT NECKLINE
It sounds scarier than it actually is. The good news is, a bias cut neckline lies mainly on the straight grain! Definitely an unexpected bonus.
Example: Manhattan bias top.
STRAP AND BOUND ARMHOLE IN ONE
Don't we all love a quick sew once in a while? Binding the armhole and just running off the bias tape to create a strap is a nice way to finish a summer dress. Example: Natalie pinafore.
BOUND EDGE COLLAR
The Charlotte coat features a really cute Peter Pan collar, apply binding or piping, it all works. Here I give you a few tips for the binding, making sure everything lies nice and flat.
BINDING A CREPE DE CHINE TOP
This little blouse is darling. You can see the binding and action and pick up some tips on the way. There is a gorgeous rouleaux loop fastening inserted into the binding, I am sure that will come invery handy for all sorts of blouse projects.
BINDING A WESTERN POCKET
In this example I am using the western pocket from the half apron available in the shop. The bias is homemade and used as single- fold bias strip. This apron pattern was a firm favorite in my sewing classes.
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