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Bias Tape end productsApplying Double Fold Bias Tape

It's folded off center for ease of use. Place narrow side up when applying.
For best results, press bias tape to the proper shape before applying it.

What's Great About Double Fold Bias Tape?

  • It's flexible and fits around curves smoothly
  • It's pre-folded and ready to use
  • It finishes an edge quickly
  • It comes in 3 handy widths
  • It can be pressed into curves
  • It's perfect for facings
(Click on images below for larger view)

1 Step Binding
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Illustration 1

With narrow side up, fold bias tape over edge of project and stitch as close to the edge of the bias tape as possible.
Illustration 2

To bind around a corner, sew to corner edge of fabric as above, remove from machine and clip threads. DO NOT CUT BIAS TAPE.
Illustration 3

Fold bias tape around corner so that a neatly mitred pleat is formed on the top and bottom at the corner and pin.
Illustration 4

Place fabric under pressure foot at the mitered pleat and begin to sew, making sure to backtack at the mitered pleat.
2 Step Binding
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Illustration 1

Unfold bias tape and, with right sides together, match crease of tape with seam line. Make sure narrow side of tape is closest to the seam line. Sew, tape side up, in tape crease.
Illustration 2

Trim seam allowances so that they are even and clip if necessary. Turn bias tape to the back, pin and stitch "in the ditch".
Illustration 3

To bind around a corner, apply bias tape as in previous 2 steps cutting tape off at corner. With new piece of tape, apply as in first step, leaving 1/2" tape extending beyond corner. Trim seam allowance, fold extension to the back, then fold bias tape to the back. Pin and stitch "in the ditch".
Facing
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Illustration 1Unfold bias tape, fold in half, pin to right side of garment matching crease line of tape to seam line of garment. Sew, tape side up, on the crease of the tape. Illustration 2Trim and clip seam allowances if necessary. Press bias tape to the back and slip stitch down.
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