Over the years I have posted many bias related posts (see the collection below), but it's just occurred to me that I never shown you how to sew on bias.
Many of you have problems catching the back when sewing bias on so I'll show you a trick so that it catches every time.
I will do a series of posts showing you how to sew on bias, do corners and finish bias.
Edited : Other posts in this series included : how to add bias to curves & mitred corners
Edited : Other posts in this series included : how to add bias to curves & mitred corners
Today we start with sewing bias on.
Start by placing your opened bias fold to the edge of your fabric. Right side of your bias will be placed against the wrong side of your fabric. Pin.
Sew along the fold line with a straight stitch
Turn over so your right side of main fabric is facing up and press bias away from the edge.
If you turn your fabric back over it should look like this.
OK, the trick to making sure your second row of stitching catches the back bias edge is all about the first stitching line and not the bias inself.
Make sure your second row is above the original stitching line (towards the fabric edge). If it falls on top or below it then it won't catch at the back.
Do this by pressing your bias top edge just a smidge over the stitching row - this keeps everything straight as well.
Sew your top row on the right side of your fabric like a top stitch about 1/8" (not as close as an edge stitch about 1/16") . Your stitching must be above the original row of stitching.
This is how it will look both front & back.
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9 comments:
Awesome, thank you so much for the step by step guide. I've seen so many so called tutorials that show a picture of the pinning stage but then miss the rest. I'll definitely give this method a go!
Oh thankyou for this great tip! I can't wait to put it to use :) ~ Gina.
fab tip, thanks very much x
Really clever! Thanks for sharing... Must give it a try
What a great tip! Thank you for sharing!
What a great tutorial! Your photos & instructions have made attaching bias foolproof! Thanks for sharing.
That's a great tip! Thanks so much for posting and sharing. :)
Thanx for the great tutorial. Been trying for days to put an eyeglass case together and I finally see an end to this project.
Thank you for the tip I will be trying this today, I am sure it will help.
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