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Technique Tutorial
How to Cut and Sew Bias Strips
What is a bias strip and why do you need to know? First things first what is bias anyway?
Bias is the diagonal direction of fabric created when the lengthwise grain is folded to line up
with the crosswise grain. Whew. (Want to know more? See our tutorial What is a Grainline?
It has the 411 on how and why)
Why cut strips? Strips become other stuff! They can be joined to form one long strip, which
in turn can be folded to make binding or filled with cord to make piping or spaghetti straps.
Its very cool! There are tools to help with making binding, spaghetti straps and
But first you have to cut it. Its easy! Heres how.
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For smaller pieces of fabric, use the lines on your
cutting mat as a guide. No folding necessary. Line up
fabric edges to the crosswise and lengthwise grid
marks on the mat. Place your ruler along the 45
degree diagonal line and cut the fabric.
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To most accurately trim the fold, use your ruler to
measure and mark an equal distance along the fold.
(about 1/8) Cut on this line.
Be Crafty.
Technique Tutorial
How to Cut and Sew Bias Strips (continued)
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Second cut.
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Be Crafty.
Technique Tutorial
How to Cut and Sew Bias Strips (continued)
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5.
Offset 1/4 for the
seam allowance
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Pin pieces
right sides
together.
Be Crafty.
Technique Tutorial
How to Cut and Sew Bias Strips (continued)
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This seam
is pressed
open.
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If you plan to make single or double fold
bias binding, use a Bias Tape Maker. See our
tutorial How to use a Bias Tape Maker for great
tips!