The wedding quilt I have planned requires lengths of bias tape...
The pattern calls for 1/2 inch tape, but I have decided to go with 3/8ths. inch instead.
And when making bias tape for applique, I prefer to use bias bars.
I began by cutting 1 inch strips on the bias {45 degree angle} and piece the strips together just as if piecing binding strips together.
Then press the entire length of bias strip in half - Wrong Sides together....
Stitch a 3/8 inch seam with the folded edge to the right side of the needle...this creates a pocket for the bias bar....
If the bias tape you are making is smaller, such as 1/4 inch, you will need to trim the excess fabric close to the stitch line. Mine was close enough so no trimming needed.
Then insert the bias bar into the fabric tube and arrange the seam so it is laying on the back side of the bar.
Press the strip with the bar holding the shape inside the fabric tube.
Continue pressing and moving the bar along the length of the fabric tube.
I like to give it another press once I remove the bias bar and use starch to help the tape keep it's shape.
Easy and makes a nice strip for vines or stems!
And here is the quilt I will be making {thanks Sarah Fielke!}
Happy Tuesday!
mary
