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Couture techniques: Bound
Slit
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Finished bound slit. Stitches are done in contrasting thread.
STEP 1
Thread trace the neckline opening along the the cutting line and the bottom line of the slit. Thread-tracing is most
suitable marking technique because the marking is visible from both, right and wrong sides.
Marked slit
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STEP 2
Cut two bias strips, about 5cm longer than the finished length to accommodate seam allowances, and about two
times wider than the final width of the binding (check on a smaller scrap of fabric before you cut all the strips, some
fabrics stretch a lot and you may need to cut the strips wider, refer to step 3 for explanation). My binding is 0.4 cm
wide, so I cut a 3.2cm wide bias strip for each side.
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2 x finished width + 1mm turn of the cloth +(2x finished width) for the seam allowance
+1mm allowancefor the bias
I am adding the last 1mm as an allowance for the bias because during handling, the bias will inevitably stretch and
become slightly narrower. 1mm should compensate for this little loss in the width after steaming and stretching
described in the next step will
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In my example, finished width is 0.4cm, so the calculation will look like this
(2 x 4mm) + 1mm +(2 x 4mm ) +1mm= 18mm
So, I am cutting twice the final width, at 3.6cm
I'd recommending cutting and stretching with steam a small bias strip to test the width before cutting the final
binding.
STEP 3
Steam press the strips stretching them while pressing. They should retain only minimal give. This will help you
control the bias and produce an even and accurate binding. After pressing the strips will be narrow and longer than
when you cut them, in addition, depending on the fabric, you may have to trim them.
You will also notice that the ends of your strip are somewhat wider than the rest of it. You can trim those ends off,
after measuring the bias strip again.
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Bias strips, one before (top) and another after (bottom) pressing. My sample is made in muslin, so the strip width reduced by only 7mm
STEP 4
Mark 4mmfrom the trimmed edge of the bias strip using your favourite method: matching tracing paper,
disappearing marker or thread tracing. For the first two methods, test on a fabric scrap, especially if you are working
with silk or any other delicate fabric.
I am marking with Sharpie to make lines more visible on images. Normally I mark with matching tracing paper and a rounded
tracing wheel. A sharp tracing wheel may leave marks on delicate fabrics
STEP 5
On the right side of fabric, place the first strip with the right sides together on one side of the slit opening, with the
edge along the thread-traced cutting line. Baste the strip 0.4cm away from the cutting line, from the neckline edge to
the thread-traced bottom line. Repeat for the other side. It is important to keep the basting line evenly spaced and
parallel to the thread-traced opening line as it will serve as your stitching guide.
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It is very helpful to end a basting stitch at the bottom line marking - this will serve as an additional guide when stitching. I've marked the spot with a short Sharpie line
STEP 6
Stitch the binding along the basting line, reducing the stitch length for the last one cm. Pull one thread end through
the fabric, so the both ends are on one side and knot them. Cut off the thread ends close to the knot. Press the
stitching lines from both sides: this will make turning of the binding easier and more accurate.
STEP 7
Cut the slit open along the treat-traced line, stopping at 0.5cm from the thread-traced bottom line. On the wrong
side using embroidery scissors, clip diagonally the garment fabric layer, not the strips, from the end of the cutting
line to the end of the stitching.
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STEP 8
Turn the binding over slit seam allowances. Press. Repeat with the other side
Turn the binding around the edge of the cut slit, carefully moving the bottom edges to the inside. Press lightly. Turn
under the raw edges: the binding should meet the stitched line, pin. The binding should now measure 0.4mm. Baste.
You can skip basting if you can control the fabric and fell stitch (next step) a couple of centimetres at a time while
turning the binding allowance inside.
STEP 9
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Using fell stitches, stitch the binding to the stitched line. Repeat with the other binding. Press lightly
Top binding is fell-stitched in matching thread, the bottom binding - in contrasting thread
At this point I like to baste together the bound edges to have more control for the next step. Diagonal basting stitch
is perfect for this purpose. You can just baste from the wrong side, through the bottom layers.
STEP 10
Fold the garment along the thread-traced bottom line, with the bias binding on the bottom, exposing the clipped
triangle, which should lie over the ends of the binding. If you want more control, pin left and right from the
triangle. Baste (I skip this step for cottons). Stitch across the thread traced bottom line through the binding edges.
Knot the ends.
Thread the needle with the end thread and hide it in the bias binding. Trim the ends to 0.5cm 1cm
STEP 10
Slip stitch to gather the ends of the bias bindings on the wrong side and hand-overcast the raw edges. The bound
slit is done.
I will be also posting this tutorial on the new couture forum on the web to make sharing and interaction easier than on the blog.
Set up in August, the forum lacks ongoing conversation, however an idea of completing monthly couture challenges was quite
popular.
So, if you want, we could add this technique as an October monthly challenge and start building couture portfolio by creating
samples and sharing work-in-progress.
Finally, as a quick reminder, there is a Craftsy Fall Sale going on now, with up to 50% off. I got a post with a few new class
reviews coming up this afternoon if you want to wait until then )
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Madalynne September 19, 2014 at 8:14 AM
Awesome, awesome tutorial! I think the key to getting the perfect finishing is stretching the bias beforehand.
Thank you!
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Marina von Koenig
Thanks a lot, Madalynne. I do not remove all the stretch for curved areas though, like on
necklines and armholes, especially when using a narrow bias facing.
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Thanks, Cissie! Please do share your makes in the forum - you are such an accomplished sewer
and I would love to see what you made recently x
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yes, exactly - I was thinking of bound buttonhole, but it is more like a welt pocket! Thanks )
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