Tuesday, 12 May 2009

Binding with Bias - Method 4 - Flipping the lot

With this method the bias is flipped to the front, instead of folding over the edge. This exposes more of the bias resulting in a wider edge.
A seam allowance need to be added to the edge to be bound with this method.

Start by lining up the edge of the binding with the back (wrong side) edge of the edge to be bound.
Sew the bias on along the crease (as in the other methods)


Fold the entire bias to the front.
Press the bias and edge for a neater finish.
Top stitch the bias with a straight stitch along the edge.



This method of binding can be done by sewing from the right side or wrong side first.
This method is often used to finish hems.
If sewing from the front first you can use tiny hand stitches to apply the bias from the back as you would for hand stitching a hem.

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