Easy Peasy Bias Tape Tutorial

Easy Peasy Bias Tape Tutorial

Here is a quick and easy way to make your own bias tape. I always love to make my own binding, because I think that it adds a little flare. It’s an extra step in the process, but it’s a great way to coordinate your projects.

A Tip: When determining the width of your strips of fabric, first decide how wide you would like your bias tape to be and then multiply that by four. For example, if you would like your bias tape to be 1” wide, then you should cut a 4” wide strip.

Begin by measuring and marking the strips of fabric for your bias tape.

Note: If your project doesn’t require you to bind around corners, then you do not have to cut your binding along the bias. Now cut your strips of fabric.

Place fabric strips right sides together at each end and pin them in place.

Machine stitch your strips together using a ¼” seam.

With a warm iron, press your seams open.

Next, fold your strip in half with the wrong sides together. Press your strip with the iron.

Now open up your strip with the wrong side up. Fold the edges inward toward the crease you just made. Press the sides down with your iron.

Fold your strip in half once again and press with your iron.

Your bias tape should look like this when you have finished. You have just made your own bias tape.

Enjoy!