![]() If you are struggling to keep your binding in place for top stitching try glue basting! Using a water soluble glue you can temporarily hold your binding in place without pins or clips getting in your way. Then wrap the binding over the edge to the wrong side of the quilt and press.įinish attaching the binding by edgestitching it down on the opposite side. Using a scant 3/8" (10mm) seam allowance stitch the binding in place.įirst press the binding up towards the raw edge so the seam is flat. Once your binding has been pieced you will press the strip in half lengthwise, matching up the raw edges with wrong sides together.Īlign the raw edges of the binding with the right side of your quilt or quilted garment edge. Repeat for remaining strips until you have a long strip of bias tape. Pin along the marked line to help keep your join clean and accurate. Using a ruler and marking tool draw a line from the top left corner to the bottom right corner where the two strips intersect. To do so, align the fabric strips perpendicular with the right sides together. This will help distribute the seam allowance to reduce bulk. Join your bias strips together at a 45° angle. Square off the tips of your fabric strips to prep for joining. This technique requires wider strips than if you were using a bias tape maker and may require additional yardage than the pattern lists. Using this edge as a guide cut your fabric into 2 1/2" (6.35 cm) strips. Using a clear acrylic quilting ruler align the 45° angle line with the selvage. Continue reading for the scoop on glue basting and a helpful trick for getting the perfect join for continual bias binding. If you prefer to forego the bias tape maker we have a simple technique that will get you beautiful bias without the extra tool. If you're interested in making your own to coordinate with your project you can use 1" bias tape maker to help you iron it into place. It usually comes in solid colors, but sometimes you can find fun prints through retailers on Etsy. When it comes to bias, you can buy it premade in packages from the fabric store. ![]() We recommend trying some of these out to help you along the way when tackling bias binding on the Liz Quilted Liner Jacket. We understand bias can be overwhelming, so we pooled some of our favorite tricks and tips together to hopefully make it easier for you.
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