For this tutorial, however, we’ll focus mainly on Bias Tape. It was so helpful and straight forward I now have a lovely bunch of double-folded bias tape ready to go – hurray! * Quilt Binding is a fancy name for wide bias tape. Thank you! I have made binding for quilts for years but never did double fold. Stick the end of the long fabric strip into your bias tape maker. Keep going with this method till you get to the end of your strip. Thank you for making this so simple! Thank you so much. When you get to a spot where two strips were sewn together, just keep pulling and ironing and you shouldn’t have any problems. If you’re ready to sew your trim on….jump to our next tutorial: How to Sew Bias Tape. And I don’t think I even cut it on the bias. Take two strips of fabric that have edges angled in the same direction and put the right sides of the fabric together. I love your tutorial! Bias tape isn’t a total mystery to me, but there are some aspects I’ve always wondered about. It’s fun to see the print in a different way. I have a feeling I’m about to become a mega-fan. Multiply the total inches of bias strips needed by the width of the strips to determine the total square inches of fabric you will need. And now that we know what it looks like….what is it? Divide the number of total square inches by the width of the strips you will cut. 36 inches x 36 inches = 1296 inches Step 2. http://sewingmamaraeanna.blogspot.com/2012/06/sewing-technique-tip-bias-tape.html. Making bias tape from a 1/2 yard of fabric: http://sewingmamaraeanna.blogspot.com/2012/06/sewing-technique-tip-bias-tape.html, http://sisterscommonthread.com/products.html, http://www.madeeveryday.com/2008/07/technique-understanding-bias-and-making-bias-tape.html, http://lyndiprojects.blogspot.com/2014/06/colorful-bunting-for-backyard-bash.html, http://www.madeeveryday.com/2014/03/made-everyday-episode-how-to-make-and-understand-bias-tape.html, Diaper Covers + FREE Pattern – MADE EVERYDAY, Watermelon Potholder DIY – A Beautiful Mess, DIY: How to Replace Lampshade Hardware Fittings | RV Inspiration, How to Sew a Bias Tape Surgical Face Mask with Flexible Nose | Sweet Red Poppy. Of course all things can be done the old-fashioned way and you can slowly iron the fabric edges over little by little. For example, your 44-inch wide fabric may have only 43 usable inches of width. If there is a better done tutorial, on any topic, anywhere on the planet, I’d be surprised. Have you walked by the zippers and threads in your fabric shop and wondered what all those cute packages of solid trim are? I AM going to make meters and meters of the stuff !!! Yards and yards of beautiful bias tape! Thought you might like to know when someone uses your tutorial after all the hard work you put into it! Love your work . The 2-inch wide maker will make 1-inch wide double-fold tape, which is great as a quilt binding. Pingback: Best Bias-Tape Method | 7 Pine Design. Fabrics to use: * 100% cotton * Cotton/Poly blend (I find this easiest to use) * Satin (or Polyester Satin) * Knits * Flannel, Corduroy, and cotton variations Next, you’ll need a Bias Tape maker. Just like the single fold above, but this bias trim finishes at 1″. -Linda. If the fabric you will cut into bias tape is 43 inches wide and you need 648 square inches of bias tape, you would divide 648 by 43 for a total of 15.07 inches needed. Thank you for such an informative website page. Here’s to learning, and ironing, the hard way! * You can make 9 yards of 1/2 inch, double-fold bias tape from a 1/2 yard of fabric. You are such an inspiration to me! From an 18'' square of fabric (cut from a fat quarter), you can get almost 3 1/2 yards of bias tape that is 2 1/4'' wide (my current preference) or 4 yards if you cut it 2'' wide. No fun. However, the fabric keeps getting twisted inside the bias tape maker so the raw edges aren’t folding in any more. I couldn’t read and learn from your incredibly sensitive and understanding (sensitive and understanding of those that don’t quite ‘get’ things easily} and not at least take the time to thank you. It is so fantastic. Fabric estimates would be greater for larger diameters. I’ve just come back to this after a bit of a bias failure – I knew you’d set me straight! The video was brilliant too. Oh. Bias tape on the other hand is a thin band of material which is cut “on the bias.” A bias simply means an angle of 45 degrees across the fabric. And when you’re ready to sew it on, jump to our next tutorial: How to Sew Bias Tape. Looking at a rectangle of fabric, one edge is the Cut Edge (where it was cut from the big bolt at the fabric shop). I also MUST get the bias tape maker. The material is almost “too” stretchy to come out of the bias tape maker perfect. Thank you so much. And then the options are limitless…..and so much cuter. If my method is odd to you, check out these other tutorials on Whipstitch and Prudent Baby. Right?? However, if you try to tug and stretch a piece of woven fabric along the bias, the fabric will give a little bit. Thanks, Lindsay. Like this: Now I know your instinct is to line them up flush with each other but in a moment I’ll show you why that doesn’t work. How to Cut Any Material in One Long Strip, Copyright 2021 Leaf Group Ltd. All Rights Reserved. FINALLY someone tells me what the heck bias tape is and why I need it. Fold your fabric to get a 45º angle like we did above and cut the edge with your scissors. The one on the left is cut off in the … Try it and see! ; ) Today you taught me how to make my own bias tape. Now to attempt to use it! And voila, you have a triangle! You are the only site I have found that explains the method in an easy to understand way. I thank you. I don’t have any good tips other than, keep working at it! Hmmm…. Thanks again for all your effort and hard work on the tutorials! Tidwell is a certified usability analyst, an experienced technical writer and a published short story author. * Single fold is flat, with single edges folded over. Not only that, I wasn’t overwhelmed when I stopped and looked at the twill tape, the single fold bias tape, the double fold bias tape, the quilter’s binding… there’s so much there! Bias Tape. God Bless you man. Oh my goodness this was sooo easy! I am looking at some purchased single fold and double-fold bias tape. Thanks so much for this Dana, I used this to make bias binding from half a yard of fabric! Dana, you are amazing!! 648 inches divided by 36 inches = 18 yards So, if a 36 inch square will give you 18 yards of 2 inch wide bias, you will need an extra yard of fabric to make the half inch bias binding for 8 placemats. Let’s talk about it! However…. Step 1: Cutting Your Bias Strips Bias tape is cut “on the bias” meaning diagonal to the selvedges of the fabric. Now we’ll sew all the strips together. This tutorial was very detailed and it works great, but any advice on making double fold bias tape with jersey knit. The background info is behind us now. I am going to pin it for my future reference. Thank you again so very much for the inspiration today…and for many days to come! I’ll definitely be back to your blog! Love your videos! Thanks for joining the party! Thank You! I loved using the little binding gizmo and my binding tape is sooooo pretty!!! Hi Dana, Is linen as appropriate fabric to make biased binding out of?? I hate using that method, and I will admit to leaving welt cord off of more than one project because I didn’t want to take the time to do all of that tedious work. Thank you so much! I love following you! Gather your fabrics. Then, with your iron on the proper setting for your fabric type, iron down the folded fabric that comes out of the maker. There is so much more to sewing/being creative then just being skillful in something. haha Thanks! What you are calling single fold bias tape is just the double-fold tape unfolded. Strips are cut 1⅞" wide. That little 22″ x 28″ piece of fabric is now 9 yards of bias tape. : ) I think I also discovered this morning…that I am DEFINITELY…a “sewing nerd” as you call them. So, a 1-inch wide bias tape maker actually makes 1/2 inch wide double-fold bias tape. But each person learns differently. Making bias tape from a 1/2 yard of fabric: The process is a bit more complicated (at least to me) but just read through it step by step. It’s a long, continuous strip of fabric with neatly folded edges, making it ideal for finishing off hems and blankets and for adding a splash of color and contrast. Thank you for bringing a smile to my face today, for all of your beautiful inspiration and for filling me up with such a sweet thirst for creativity. I’d never seen bias tape makers until I got a job in a sewing studio, now I see them everywhere!  Wrap bias tape around the raw edges. I’m on the hunt for that red and white striped fabric you have, I love it and I need it! I’m such a beginner but can’t wait to tackle this project one day! Small prints work best for bias tape since only about a 1/2" wide section of it shows up on your project. You can make your own! It makes a (2) 45 degree angles with the cut edge and the selvage. Dear Dana, I was going to try the 1/2 yard method, but changed my mind….ah the perks of “femaledom”!! I have used this tutorial over and over. For example, if you have 528 inches of strips, you will cut 14 2/3 yards of bias strips. It’s not that it “stretches” but it has some “ease” to it. I know there are thousands of sewing how-tos out there but I find yours to be the most clear with the best instructions and photographs. I would use your highest heat setting and press the iron on the fabric for slightly longer. Those two pieces will be sewn together. To figure how much bias tape you will get out of a piece of fabric: (1) Measure your piece of fabric that you are going to be cutting your bias strips from. I’m over my fear of bias tape and ready to trim my daughter’s holiday dress. Thank you! 1296 inches divided by 2 inches (the desired width of the bias) = 648 inches Step 3. Thank you so much. And now, let’s cut bias strips. I thought it was a bit weird for you to be THAT enthusiastic about making bias BUT IT IS TOTALLY TRUE !!! In the left column, "Cut Width of Binding Strips, find 1⅞". I just wanted to point out that it is a good thing to have a gap between the folds, as shown in the tutorial. I used to have an attitude about bias tape, since I only ever saw 30 year old stuff at thrift stores. And why are bias-cut strips used for bias tape? Thank you for this FANTASTIC and helpful tutorial! The small handle on the maker will help you pull with one hand as you iron with the other. The calculator calculates how much fabric is needed using both approaches: For a square, the calculator calculates the size of the square of fabric that is needed. DESIGN BY OCTOBER INK | DEV BY GEMMA HAYLETT | WEB HOSTING BY RFE Hosting. Double fold bias tape is the most common type used (and the kind I sew with most). Cut out strips of fabric for your bias tape. Wow, thanks so much for this amazing tutorial. Divide the inches of strips to be cut by 36 to determine the yardage of your strips. If you need a solid colored bias tape, the store bought stuff is convenient. Thank you! I have never made bias tape but want to soon. What I read about in your tutorial is double-fold bias tape according to what I have in front of me. I am still young and have so very much to learn! If you’re like me, you’ve been using bias tape more often than you’ve realized! It is sometimes made from polyester satin and ranges from 1 to 2 inches wide. This is a piece of fabric that measures 1.25 yards (1.14 m) by 1.25 yards (1.14 m). I stumbled upon this tutorial and went to work. I’m assuming I do, since I no longer see it in the pictures. Plan to cut fabric strips about twice the width of your finished bias tape, or four times the width of folded-over bias tape. As long as you have a ruler and scissors, you can make it work. Multiply this answer by the width of your binding strips (generally 2.5 inches) to find the total number of fabric inches you will need to purchase of binding fabric. ; ) Every time I finish something new, I can’t even explain the rush of excitement I feel for having made something original, something that is my very own and one-of-a-kind. I’ll have to bookmark you! Remember that you’re cutting from the BIAS CUT EDGE. This makes it easier to sew with and decreases the chance of sewing on the top of the binding and somehow missing the back of the binding with your stitching. I don’t have a bias tape maker.. so I pin a large diaper pin to my ironing brd & run the fabric through it.. Hi Dana! Do you have suggestions on creating bias tape from poly georgette? Haven’t seen them separately without the machine?…….The ones you use manually, like yours? As a comparison, a 14 inch square of fabric produces about 94 inches of 2-inch wide Bias Tape and a 20 inch square produces about 191 inches of 2-inch wide Bias Tape. Great tutorial!! You’ve got it correct. You can watch a full video of this tutorial here, or just by pressing the play button below. You do a wonderful job teaching. Such a creative, innovative idea, I will never buy store bought tape again! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’m wondering the same thing as Connie–do I cut off the extra portion on the bottom that isn’t part of the triangle? Do you know how to do this please? However, the edge of the fabric may not be usable as bias tape, so if possible, measure the usable width of the fabric. That’s the only step I’m having a hard time understanding. This is sssuuuuuch a great post. thanks for the tutorial will give it a trial. Fold the Selvage over to the cut edge of the fabric to create a 45 degree, or a bias cut. -1/2 yard quilting cotton fabric; Cami used Yellow Dots from the Hello Sunshine line. Not nearly as painstaking as previously! Try it out and it will all make sense. Thanks for this unbelievably thorough bias tape introduction and tutorial. To keep your bias tape neat and orderly, wind it around a small piece of cardboard (two layers of old cereal boxes, 4 layers of cardstock, or scraps from an old shipping box all work great). Your process has made things a lot easier for me and I’m enjoying making bias much more now!! Step 1. Just follow this tutorial here: http://www.madeeveryday.com/2008/07/technique-understanding-bias-and-making-bias-tape.html. using your tutorial I was able to understand and make my own bias tape! Help!! Cut a 45-degree angle on one end and slide the fabric into the bias tape maker. I know with satin georgette and chiffon that you can’t fold the fabric when cutting because there is no guarantee that the fabric won’t shift when cutting. Turn your triangles so they look like those in the picture in step 3. No big deal. Thank you, thank you , thank you ! Press the seams open and it is ready to put into the bias tape maker. I cannot find any information on how to join together single or double fold packages of wrights bias tape to make a longer piece of binding. Notice the almost non-existent seam. The angled edge will help it feed in easier. Thank you so much for your awesome tutorials, Dana!! If you’re having a hard time getting it out the other end, use a seam ripper or other small object to stick down inside the maker and pull it along. This allows the tape to fold nicely in half, if that’s what you are doing, or to fold around whatever you are binding. I can not thank you enough for this well explained toturial! I’ll be checking back on your blog frequently, Thanks for this great Tutorial! But for $3-$15, you can buy niffy tools that simplify the process. Any suggestions on how to figure this out and make the process easier?! ThIs is an awesome post! Now to create longer strips of fabric place the cut triangle up on the right, next to your fabric. Just wanted to say thank you so much for posting this demo. It can be used around arm holes and edges (yellow vest), as a waistband and around leg holes (the perfect diaper cover). Thanks for holding my hand through that Dana! Your tutorial makes it very easy to follow…. making bias tape with knits is a bit annoying. Awesome tutorial! Once your strips are all sewn together it’s time to for the folding fun. Double-fold bias tape has a variety of uses, mostly as a binding over raw edges. Thank you for making it look so easy. So thorough yet not boring and fantastic photos. Thank You! We’ll show you the simple, shortcut method and the proper, never-fail method. Especially helpful for me are the photos of the “wrongs” you post, personally I feel so many tutorials assume the reader is skilled, I like that yours speak to the beginner in all of us. Fold the tape in half, so that one side is just slightly wider than the other…about 1/16 of an inch….very small. So keep reading to start making your own bias tape from any fabric of your stash. I feel like your blog has opened my eyes to a whole other world of sewing! She earned a Master of Arts in International Studies from the University of Washington. I bought mine at Joann’s for $7.99 with a 50% off coupon. It took me a bit to figure it out but it was so worth it! Multiply the yardage by 36 to determine how many inches of bias tape strips to cut. The folding confuses me (I confuse easily) but I think if I fold my fabric while reading your tute, I’ll get it. Pingback: Watermelon Potholder DIY – A Beautiful Mess, Pingback: Watermelon Potholder DIY | Bloggsom. On another note, I am having a hard time ironing/folding the tape consistently as it comes out of the bias-tape maker and goes under the iron. Bias tape makes a wonderful Quilt Binding (Faux Chenille Blanket). (2) Now multiply the measurement of the fabric by itself to get the squares inches of the area. Mary, Thanks for such a great tutorial on bias making, i’ve done this before but I love that you’ve shown clear pictures of the process. I’ve been sewing for over 20 years and have made lots of bias tape, which would take forever! EXAMPLE: Our 60" x 80" quilt needs 292" of a 1/4" finished binding. And if you’re a real bias tape enthusiast, Simplicity sells an electronic bias tape maker!…but I’ll tell you about that next month. The adhesive on the hem tape, which is has two sides, gives a strong bond that lasts even through repeated laundering. Three for me, ha, and two, for my little sisters who live across the country. Pingback: How to Sew a Bias Tape Surgical Face Mask with Flexible Nose | Sweet Red Poppy, Pingback: Sew a PIPING POCKET - MADE EVERYDAY. So let’s talk about how to make your own. Thankfully you don’t need much of it for the boatneck area. You’ve made it to the end of the tape. Other methods I’ve seen online involve sewing pieces of fabric together before cutting your strips….but no matter how many times I read the instructions I can’t wrap my brain around it. So, my question is, am I looking at these the wrong way? Most woven fabrics (unless they have a bit of spandex blended in) have no stretch. Single fold bias tape. Some people find this part tedious but I think it comes together fairly quickly and seems easiest to me, compared to other methods. Now fold the bottom half of the fabric to create another bias edge and cut it with your scissors. Hi Dana, This has to be the BEST tutorial on bias tape I have ever read…you helped me to understand this “abyss” in such a way that I am now on board with it…you are awesome! Thanks again! Can I use regular bias tape with the knit fabric? I’ll show you the 1 yard method first. Very very easy to read instructions and the best description of making bias I have found so far. Now, had you lined the two strips up flush with each other, without the overhang, your strips would come out looking like this: But with the overhang, the strips line up perfectly! Thank you for sharing this great tutorial! I don’t know if you realize this but, you and I have very quickly become very close friends. It’s important to remember that the width printed on the package is for single fold bias tape. This technique works with just about any size square, although I wouldn't try it with a square smaller than 10'' - there would be too many seams and not very much trim. Fold the fabric just as we did in the original directions so you can cut more layers at once, from the bias cut edge. It can bind handles (Baby Basket), Carseat covers and canopies, It neatly finishes-off raw edges (semi-homemade cover), and makes a simple girl’s summer shirt (summer vacation dress pattern). It’a the best one I’ve ever seen. OK, THIS IS ADDICTIVE ! It is best to use a piece of fabric that is a square or nearly a square. If you’re confused, go back up to the original triangle and just start cutting strips along the bias. At the back of the maker is where the fabric is inserted. So I made about 11 yards of 1/2″ double fold bias tape for $4.25. Thanks! // Leaf Group Lifestyle, Fiber Images: How-To Make Yards and Yards of Bias Tape, Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild: Instructions for Creating Continuous Bias Tape. Thanks so much for your ever helpful info!  Stitch in the fold. Total deal. Measure the size of your fabric in inches. When you’re done, Tuck the end under and it will stay put. It’s one of those simple tasks that makes you feel accomplished (like getting all the laundry in the washing machine—and eventually folding it) To make 1-inch wide double-fold bias tape, use a full yard of fabric and cut strips that are 3.75 inches wide: Pull it through the tape maker, iron it in half, and you have beautiful single-fold or double-fold bias tape. thanks:). Pingback: Diaper Covers + FREE Pattern – MADE EVERYDAY. Cut strips of fabric. If everyone took the time to be as helpful to others as you have, the World would be a better place. I plan on rereading this instruction until it sticks. To get 300 inches of 3″ bias binding from a piece of fabric that is 43″ wide: (300 x 3) ÷ 43 = 20.9 inches (round up to 21) 21 inches/36 = 0.588 yards (round up to 5/8 of a yard) So you need 5/8 of a piece of fabric that is 43″ (wof) wide. I usually use a fat quarter of fabric, and from that I can get 4 yards of 1/2″ double fold tape or 8 yards of 1/2″ single fold. But now, I have you to be thankful for. Her articles have appeared on websites and for professional blogs. Just keep pressing forward. My. Take iron in action, do ironing on stitch parts. Pingback: Sew a PIPING POCKET – MADE EVERYDAY. Cut the ends of the tape that you want to join to a 45 degree angle, then join as shown above. Your energy and positive attitude assisted me in determining “I can do this!” Then I watched I used video to work step by step to help myself sew!  Top stitch the long side down, close to folded edge. For example, if you are sewing bias tape onto fabric as decoration and you wish to use 1-inch finished bias tape, you will need to cut 2-inch strips. For example, if you are cutting 2-inch strips from 1,056 square inches of fabric, you will cut 528 inches of strips. Thanks so much for this! Gosh. Thank you so much for such a great and easy to follow tutorial! Pls I have a question based on the bias making, I don’t have the bias tape maker, rotary cutter, quilting ruler & cutting mat, can I make a bias without these tools? c. Pin both folds or do ironing which make fabric crease, Here you go single fold is ready. Thus, bias cut strips make the perfect binding or….bias tape. And why are bias-cut strips used for bias tape? Knowing how to sew, for me, is another way that I know how to love. Using a rotary cutter, quilting ruler, and cutting mat, continue cutting 2-inch wide strips till you get to the end of your fabric. I’m planning to make the racer shorts in knit fabric this weekend. If you're planning to make bias tape from fabric you already own, you can determine how much bias tape you can make. It can be purchased at any sewing store. I packed them up and soon a few pieces of me and all of my love will arrive on their door-step to let them know how much I miss them and care about their little lives. Sure that would work fine. First we will cut, then we will iron. I have added it to my favourites. It’s a classic combo and yet so hard to find surprisingly haha. Thank you for the inspiration and advice. We’ll show you the simple, cheating method and the proper, never-fail method. If you will be cutting 4-inch strips, you would multiply 162 by 4 for a total of 648 square inches. Thank you so much for sharing your talent! And you know what….homemade bias tape would make the perfect gift for a sewing friend! The widest maker available in most shops is a 1-inch. I used to sew when I was much younger so I I thought I’d give it a try again. (About 1/8 inch or 2–3mm seems to work well for light to medium weight fabric.) I don’t know if I’m just not bias tape savvy but I can’t for the life of me get it to work. The other edge is the Selvage (or Selvedge in British English). Thanks for making it all so clear! Binding tape made from bias-cut fabric eases and forms around curves easier than strips that are cut from the grain line. Fabric is measured in standard fractions of eighths, quarters, thirds and halves, so 16 inches is 0.44 yards. Wow! This is the most well-written tutorial I have ever read. Give the perfect finished edge to any garment, craft project or home decorating accessory. Bias tape is a type of trim and also a binding. (but i am a sucker for red and stripes :)). This will allow you to cut more of the fabric at once on a smaller cutting mat. It came out great, and so much more fun than the solid store-bought stuff. I just a sewing machine and want to learn how to quilt. The double-folded is like what you made–bias strip folded in half to mark the middle, the edges folded in almost to the middle fold–one side folded in just a little less so when folded the edges are a few threads away from meeting. You will get the bundled wireless keyboard and mouse which will give you great typing experience. yea. It almost becomes a different design. It finishes at ½” and usually requires stitching along both edges… similar to applying ribbon. The selvage is the lengthwise grain, while the cut edge (when it runs perpendicular to the selvage) is the crosswise grain. But I’m getting ahead of myself. I will use this for so many projects. Just made my first batch! Your instructions are so clear I have subscribed to your blog and your YouTube channel too as I am just starting out sewing. Divide the total from Step 1 by 40 (an average fabric width) to find the number of strips you will need. In your photo marked (Bias Fold 45 degree angle) do you cut off the remaining fabric, the part that hangs below the newly formed triangle. Anyways, I love your site and I would have never known about the bias tape maker’s output measurements are for single fold only. Based in Seattle, Catlin Tidwell has been writing professionally since 1999. I was so confused abt the the 1/2 inch double fold bias tape.. And the 1/2 inch single fold.. At which part is the width 1/2 inch, opened up or when double folded?! Making your own bias tape at home from fabric is very easy and you don’t really need a bias maker to do so.. This will take a while, so listen to good music or turn on a show in the background. I have always wanted to know how to make bias tape. Hurray!  To apply, open one side and place raw edge flush with the raw edge of your project. Try to be exact but don’t stress over it. The next standard cutting width for fabric after 0.44 yards would be 0.5 yards, or 1/2 yard. I am making an iron caddy: http://sisterscommonthread.com/products.html and I needed more than 2 m of bias tape. I love this tutorial! Thanks so much for this post! Well, of course shops are closed (it is now 11 pm…) so I remembered you posted a tutorial about this a while ago so I thought I’d check it out. It took a lot of searching before I finally came across your wonderful post/video on bias binding. Place that triangle below on the left, next to the other piece of fabric (the stripes on the fabric helps match everything up). Find out the width of the fabric you plan to cut into bias tape. They had it on sale at the craft store the other day and almost bought it… because if was on sale of course, but then realized “I have NO idea WHY I need this” maybe I’ll wait. I’m a little lost on that matter. I’ll show you the 1 yard method first. It’s as simple as that! That may sound confusing. I see EVERYTHING and think ‘bias tape’ now! 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