Cutting Bias Tape
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Leisa Stanton 2 min read

Cutting Bias Tape

The Iris A has a bias finished neckline.

I’ve included the sewing method in the tutorial but wanted to create a stand alone post for all garments needing bias tape.

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Press your fabric well, and find your grainline. Press your fabric well, and find your grainline. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] This always runs along the selvedge as shown. This always runs along the selvedge as shown. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Bias is cut at a 45 degree angle to the selvedge. Bias is cut at a 45 degree angle to the selvedge. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] If you do not have a cutting mat with the angle marked, another option is to fold the corner of your fabric until the edge is vertical and straight as shown. The fold is at a perfect bias. If you do not have a cutting mat with the angle marked, another option is to fold the corner of your fabric until the edge is vertical and straight as shown. The fold is at a perfect bias. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] My favorite (and cheap) bias maker tools are quick at producing accurate bias strips. My favorite (and cheap) bias maker tools are quick at producing accurate bias strips. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4032"] The Iris A bias pattern strip is 1.5” wide. The Iris A bias pattern strip is 1.5” wide. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] When using a pattern piece, line your pattern grainline mark with the selvedge for accurate bias. When using a pattern piece, line your pattern grainline mark with the selvedge for accurate bias. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] When cutting bias, I always cut extra strips and store them for future use. It’s always so nice to have a selection of fabrics, widths and colours to hand. When cutting bias, I always cut extra strips and store them for future use. It’s always so nice to have a selection of fabrics, widths and colours to hand. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] The 1.5” strip will be reduced to 3/4” by using the red bias maker. As you pull the strip through, press using steam every four inches or so. The 1.5” strip will be reduced to 3/4” by using the red bias maker. As you pull the strip through, press using steam every four inches or so. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Congratulations! Congratulations! [/caption]
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