No waste methodLearn how to make 239 inches of bias binding from a 24" square of fabric in under an hour.
Bias binding is great for quilt projects with curves. It also makes checks and plaids look nicer when they're cut on the bias.
Sometimes when I don't feel inspired but I want to be productive I just make binding from leftover scraps and put it away for a rainy day.
  |
1. Cut a 24" square.(or larger if you wish)
2. Cut the square into 2 triangles.
3. Bring the right side over to the left and pin fabric with right sides together.
4. Off setting evenly on both sides.
5. Sew using a 1/4" seam allowance.
|
 |
6. Iron seam open.
7. On the back mark lines 2-1/4" apart.
8. Match edges off setting by one row. Pin right sides together and sew using a 1/4" seam allowance. Iron seam open.
9. Cut on the line (10.) making one continuous strip.
|
This is really cool. I do my best to avoid having to use bias binding. I really need to get over that and learn to do it well. I love the fabric color.
ReplyDeletegreat! thank's so better than buy biais tape in store thanks
ReplyDeleteAwesome tutorial! I'm all about using up scraps and this is a great way to do it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this!
--Katie
@ Creatively Living
Hello Deana ... I came here first time and so glad to find you and truly thanks for your talent... you make it so easy and practical ... I am gonna be your new follower and pin your this post to my pinterest board... really thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteHope you will enjoy a visit to see beauty of spring @
http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
With love
Farah
I'm going to try this, so I'm pinning for reference. Handmade bias binding is so much nicer than store bought. I make my own, but it's slower than this seems. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete