Bias tape refers to a strip of fabric that is cut on the diagonal or bias of the cloth. It is used to finish the edges of garments or for decorative purposes.
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This looks to me like it's probably done with strips
of bias tape sewn together.
I am using a baby blue with white polka dot cotton and have the same fabric in lime green that I'm planning to make
bias tape from.
Here's a tutorial you might like — there's actually a much faster (and easier) way to
make bias tape.
The neckline has been reinforced with solid navy
bias tape as a decorative element and also to help it retain its original shape after washing.
FOE is Fold Over Elastic, elastic that you can fold and use much like double
fold bias tape.
I even customized the top with my own variations: one version has buttons and my other version has
bias tape on the box pleat.
This is a handy machine from Simplicity allows you to make your
own bias tape from the fabric you want, easy, fast and without burning your fingers.
Version 1 is a short - sleeved peplum blouse, version 2 has 3 / 4 - length sleeves with a cuff and menswear - style placket, and version 3 is sleeveless, with armholes finished with
bias tape inside.
With
just bias tape, pushpins, and a few basic tools, you can weave this trellislike bulletin board.
My second version also has the
armhole bias tape hidden inside of the blouse, since I didn't want the top to be too busy.
Diaper edges enclosed in
gentle biased tape One cover = many diaper changes before washing Elastic at tummy Affordable.
We each made two bibs, the first we both
put biased tape around to finish the edges, but with the second I chose to pink the edges of our fabric and then trim to vinyl just outside the pinked edges after sewn (don't pink the vinyl or you will end up with a very uncomfortable bib).
Then, I
attached bias tape around all of the curves for stabilization and finally, used a sky blue cotton voile to line the dress and hide the mess.
I followed a tip from Gertie's blog for better sewing and sewed a small strip of
bias tape over the exposed cut end of the horsehair.
The lapels are unlined -LCB- the wrong side of fabric shows -RCB- and so I chose to continue the
gingham bias tape -LCB- self made -RCB- along the exposed front edges.
According to You & Mie, the
contrasting bias tape construction makes putting this quilted jacket together fairly easy.
Maybe you've seen on my Instagram stories how I transformed a worn - out silk blouse into a new top: I cut off the sleeves and seamed them with
black bias tape.
Like Casey, I'm thinking I might have to take the jump to start making my own
bias tape when I making things from vintage patterns, it's amazing what you've done!
If you can't
find bias tape in the right color, consider a Bias Tape Machine.
Instead of facings I trimmed the edges of the eyelet with
white bias tape for a clean finish.
Supplies: All - purpose polyester thread, 3 yards of 1/4» double
fold bias tape, 14» invisible zipper, hand - sewing needle.
I found this dress a little too roomy... I tried stitching elastic to the inside
of bias tape finish on the neckline (I had to get creative as I'd trimmed the seams).
bakers twine from Over the big moon — sheets of vinyl from A glimpse inside — mini instagram album from Making the world cuter — Martha Stewart fringe scissors from Dolen Diaries — decorative scotch tape from Bombshell Bling —
bias tape from Melly Sews --- circle punch from My Sister's suitcase — glitter pack from R & R workshop — iron on heat transfer from design, dining and diapers — glitter tape from SNAP --
Making your
own bias tape, knowing right side from wrong side of ribbing fabric and so much more... and you end up with a great towel bib that doesn't need to go over the baby's head.
Although it wasn't high - low, I did make a shirttail hemline and I finished it with
bias tape as instructed.
The Pockets Aplenty Apron
uses bias tape and rickrack for a lovely and striking color combination!
This version was made in a coral pink crepe de chine,
with bias tape made in the same fabric.
The other one is how to use your home
made bias tape to hem with and again with minimum ironing.
The PUL is thick, and edges that are often just serged * on other covers, were enclosed in a strip of fabric similar to
biased tape.
Open the folded edge of
the bias tape and place it on the ruffle with the open side of the bias up.