Bias Binding Demo #1

How to make 5 yards of bias binding with small amout of fabric.

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• quilts
• sewing
• arts
• crafts
• binding

[pcquilter]

I followed along step by step and it is easy and surprising how much you get from a small piece.

[Hijodelaisla]

The instructor says that the fabric doesn't have to be a square, but it does - otherwise it won't be true bias.

[virgogirl909]

great method of making bias tape but, respectfully, this instructor makes it seem much more difficult than it really is! Also she doesn't explain or visually demonstrate well, and in part 2 gets confused & almost makes a bad mistake before she corrects herself, making things even harder to understand and robbing the method of its "aha!" quality. *****instead, i recommend recyclewithkbk's "continuous binding" videos; the exact same method, but simply and confidently explained and demonstrated.

[BlessedDove]

can you please tell me which sides did you sew together. Is it all four sides or three or what? Could you make a demo showing how to cut the fabric and sew it first. thanks

[Mr641023]

@YoBootyStinks , Oh I got your point, you are taking about part 2 of this video, yes I agree it is faster and easier using a rotary cutter!

[Mr641023]

@YoBootyStinks , I think unless she could use a little cutting mat that can be put between the layers, it would be difficult to use a rotary cutter since you must cut just one layer at a time and in different directions!

[Mr641023]

Woooow, you surprised me, your method seemed a little difficult at the begining, but when I tried it was easier and made very much bias and surprisingly very easy (sorry for my spelling, English is not my mother language). I appreciate your generosity to share, for me it was very helpful, do you have a website or more tips to share?, thanks from Mexico City

[YoBootyStinks]

get a Rotary Cutter for God's Sake! :-(

[alamogal1963]

I just did this with a scrap and can't believe how much bias tape I got from one small piece. Awesome concept and it is now the Windsock Bias Tape Method! What isn't shown: fold a piece of fabric right sides together and sew the three open sides completely shut. Then follow the video. When finished, use a rotary cutter to cut 2" strips. Each strip will have 3 seams, cut out the odd seam to have all seams going the same way. Sew strips together to make one long bias tape.

[cdvax11]

p.s. about it not being "true bias." 1) "true bias" is not necessary for quilting. To get "truer bias," remove your selvages, then use a piece 1/2 the size of your fabric length -- i.e., for yardage 40" wide (w/o selvages) cut a 20" piece. A half yard (18") is just easier for most folk to remember and close enough. The strips are off "true" bias by a few degrees, but who cares? To get "true bias, you need to pull a thread and measure against true grain. So even using a square, you're a bit off

[cdvax11]

This video is great. It accurately represents the atmosphere in the quilt shop when you are teaching a new technique. All the questions as so real. Yes, she "almost" made a mistake, but that's how real people work. The lady on the recyclewithkbk videos is much more polished, but quilters could not tolerate the inaccurate techniques used in upholstery. Please do view part 2. All will be revealed.

[ladysamm1]

Hello ladies...I felt like I was listening to the View girls way in the future...

all talking all at once...lol..Loved it...