Great one, Whitney! I thought the camera angle at the sewing machine was perfect! Once my husband retired, he immediately gathered up all his suits, dress shirts, and ties and was ready to head out the door to donate them. I stopped him and grabbed all those beautiful ties (mostly purchased by me, but he has great taste as well) because, they’re already cut on the bias and made absolutely perfect bias tape! I love using men’s ties for this purpose for an unusual pop of color where most likely no one sees it but me! Thanks for a great tutorial!
Most useful tutorial for making bias tape I have seen! And I have watched a lot of them and I never can get it turn out right but I think this way will help me so so much. Also, thank you for showing how to use a weird scrap piece instead of most tutorials making it seem like you have to have this big perfect square of fabric that most of the time you don’t have left over making garments! So amazing and practical! Thank you! 💕
Great explanation, thank you 🙏. I usually use empty toilet paper rolls to wrap my bias tapes , both store bought bias and homemade around these rolls .The camera angle was fine too ! 😊
Great tutorial Whitney! That is so smart sewing it on before sewing up the side seam! Makes so much sense! Not sure why I haven't seen that in a pattern before. Seems a lot less complicated than having to do a join after the side seam is sewn. Thank you!!!
Love the video, Whitney. Been wondering how to correct my mistakes, you showed me how. I'm left-handed and had to learn to sew in a right handers world by turning everything upside down In my mind mind.This tutorial is really clear and makes perfect sense and makes. sense. Thank you!!!
I’m sewing little dresses for charity and using this method on all armholes and necklines. Enjoyed watching and knowing we do the same way! Your new camera is excellent for viewing. So appreciate your hard work!💕
I’m a reformed quilter, and have made yards of bias tape. There are always leftovers! I find it easiest to make large loops and hang it on a hanger in the closet. Several “loops” can be placed on one hanger. This is a quick method, and also doesn’t have as great a chance to distort the binding as wrapping it onto something.
Thanks for sharing this, what a great tutorial. You mentioned a little about what types of fabric to use in the middle of the video, maybe a little more info about fabric types. The bias tape you buy in the store is kind of itchy and seems like cheap fabric.
You are correct. The premade stuff is usually a poly/cotton. I enjoy using rayons (poplins, challis and crepes), lightweight cottons like lawn, shirting or voile and silks. Linen works great as self bias tape as well!
I try to practice sustainable sewing, so I love to be able to turn small scraps into something useful. This is a perfect example, and an excellent tutorial. Thank you!
Learned 2 things. I’ve been cutting my bias too wide (1.5”) and always wonder why my arm curves look terrible. I’ve been sewing bias to my arm holes in the round for almost 4 years and didn’t have to!!!!🤦🏻♀️ Thank you Whitney!!!!
So I am making a rayon tank top and am doing a bias binding on neck and armholes. I am hand turning so there is no top stitching. Then I did the basic turn under curved hem 1/4 and turn again and sew. It did not lie flat so I unpicked it. I made some bias tape with your instructions and have sewn it to the bottom. I just need to turn and press and sew around. It already looks soooo much better. Thanks again for this tutorial!!!
finished a Love Notions Harmony last night remembered this video, so used my scraps t o make the binding to finish the hems ..love , love ,love that finish. I see why you use it so much, I will be too. you always have scraps you dont know what to d o with, but now i do !! thanks for a great video
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am hoping to do some tops and shirts for Summer and will do this finish. Just wanted to say I love the fabric you used in this video and can't wait to see the reveal.
Thank you for your tutorials, I love them. I have been afraid to try bias binding around armholes, etc, but you have inspired me to give it a try. I had an aha moment about sewing on the binding before sewing the side seam, thank you for that. The ribbon storage cards are brilliant, thank you for the link. And lastly, the camera angle at the sewing machine was marvelous, the setup just needs a little bit more lighting though.
Love this. I make bias tape all the time but, I have a couple full sets of bias tape makers-and then some-that I never use. Now I have no excuse not to mess around with them.😀. I am a quilter so I make yards and yards of it.
I always learn something from you! ‘Turn of cloth”!?! I’ve never heard of that term but makes perfect sense and I’ve often wondered about that loss in sewing but guessed it was not an issue as I’ve never heard of it. Now I know. Thanks for a great informative video. Seam binding is one of my favorite things. A little surprise in my clothes that make me smile, often a secret to myself.
Thanks for this video. I'm sewing today on this test also. This is so helpful for me with the armholes and curved hem. Great camera angle. Thank you for your videos! Love your Rayon batik! I've been hording 3 pieces from them. I'm having a hard time cutting them!
Thank you this was great. Oh I am thrilled how you showed how I can sew it on opened seams. Sewing in circles not fun. Also just want to let you know that I was able to do the newsletter thing with absolutely no problems at all . Thank you so much for downloads.
Hi Whitney. I haven't watched one of your videos for a while. I really enjoyed this one. I now have a better understanding of how to apply the binding, and what understitching is used for. Thank you.
Follow up comment: this video was GREAT! I know the new set up was a little fiddly but it was really good and as you get more comfortable with it will be so helpful. I could see what you were doing much easier! Thank you for this!
I am just getting back into sewing and have been binging on your videos, love this idea of using a silk tie. Maybe this is a silly question but do you wash and dry the men’s tie before dismantling it and cutting the bias strips. I love my bias maker.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! To answer your question, yes, if you don’t need stretch in the area where you’re using the bias tape (it can be great back neck/shoulder seam stabilizer). You can make strips with knit, but you just cut these with the stretch of the fabric. I can do a separate video on knit bindings!
Another great video. Just one suggestion, get a 24 inch or bigger hard plastic ruler and rotate the scrap 90 degrees so you cut away from you. That flimsy ruler is too dangerous with your fingers so close to the cutter. Also now I have to go to SR Harris as they had some rayon batiks just calling my name . I’ll wait til the new pattern comes out.
I have a question. Hope someone can help me. I was looking at your necktie video. The problem is it didn't show how to prep the tie. Like how did you wash it? I would hope you would shrink it 1st because I want to use it on washable fabric. This video explains how to see the odd ends. Thanks for the help.
I pop all my ties into the wash and then dry them. After this I unpick them to turn them into bias tape. I also want my finished garments to be washable so prewashing the bias tape is a must!
Thank you Whitney. Question for you. You mentioned the seam allowance on the pattern were 1/2 inch. The seam for the bias is 1/4 inch. Did you trim the armhole first or perhaps the difference is not significant and your just sew at 1/4 regardless without adjusting the seam allowance? Thank you great tuto!
Thanks Whitney. This was a great tutorial. I often use bias tape for sleeveless tops and simple necklines but it mostly turns out a bit wriggley. I have not done the understitch or open seam technique so will use these next time. I have heard someone say to pull the bias tape a bit as putting on and that would make it lie flatter when pressed. I don't think you were doing that here?
One simple tip (don't remember where I learned it...) - if your fabric is resisting taking a crease, turn the fabric and the bias maker over so that the folded-in edges are facing down while you pull the bias maker. It seems to help hold the fold in while the fabric cools.
When you seam bias by the first method, how do you know how to align the pieces? Is there a rule of thumb for how far out those little triangles should poke? (I’m sure there’s a better way to word my question but I can’t come up with the words. LOL!) When I’ve seamed this way and pressed the seam open, the long edges aren’t often in a straight line. I’ve never seen the second way of seaming and am grateful to have an alternative strategy like this.
The best rule of thumb is to line up your sewing lines, not your cut lines. If you are using a 1/4" seam allowance (like I was here), you'll have a little 1/4" triangle on both ends. Does that make sense?
I think I need to watch again as for some reason I’m confused, is it right that you cut it at a 50 degree angle? Didn’t quite understand the lining up with the boxes on the ruler. Thank you for the video though I’m sure I’ll get it eventually ☺️
Great video! Now I want to make all the bias tape, and honestly I can't stand the continuous method, I think my cuts always turn out wonky and crooked. This looks much more precise to me. I can't wait to see this pattern.
I would stick with lighterweight fabrics such as cotton voile, lawn and shirting, rayon crepe, challis and poplin, lightweight linen and silks. I have a tutorial on the channel using thifted mens neckties (silk ones) for bias tape because the tie is already cut on the bias as well!
Thanks for all your great videos! Just wondering where you got that great cutting matt? What size is your cutting table? I need to get a new matt as mine is way to small!
My cutting mat is the best. I bought it off of quiltersrule.com and it's 36"x68". My cutting table is two IKEA Kallax units pushed together with 72" long Linmon table tops attached to the top. It's also on casters. It's a great cutting table!
Are the squared off pieces still on the bias? And can you square off all the pieces? Must they always be sewn together in a criss cross formation or L formation and why?
When you sew the squared off pieces diagonally, you are keeping it on the bias (the same with sewing the pieces together at a right angle). Does that help?
This tutorial is great! Thank you! If the steam pressing at the end is needed to smooth the armhole does that mean it will be necessary to press each time it’s washed?
No. The press is really to just set things in place. I rarely iron anything after it’s made. I will steam garments to release creases, but I rarely iron.
Fabulous video - as always. I have one question. The top I am making has 5/8" seam allowance so I thought I would trim the armholes to the width of the single fold bias ( probably 1/4") Is this right?
Great technique. Love rotary cutters. Opening a new blade to find out its blunt very annoying. Manufacturers should put health warning regarding rotary cutters and bare feet🤣. Never sliced a finger, invented a new dance when one once slipped from my hand onto the floor. Lesson learnt.
They can totally be dangerous! I dropped one on my bare foot once and it just stuck into the top of my foot. While it healed nicely, it's not something I want to repeat 😬😂.
Great info as always. I am a long time quilter with miles of bias in my past. I would suggest turning off the steam to save your fingers, not heat the metal tape maker and avoid having the steam relax the folded edge. Sometimes I pink my joined edges to reduce bulk. I like your spoil shaped winders.
Are you familiar with Pam Damour - the decorating diva? She has a tutorial on continuous bias,which really simplifies making bias tape. She is left handed; so keep that in mind.
I have heard of that name. I have made the continuous bias before, but have never been pleased with the results I get. That being said, I'm always up for learning something new so I'll go have a look!
Thank you for this tutorial. I do wish your fabric had not been pre-folded. I am often frustrated or disappointed by tutorials that skip the prep work or the first step. Surely some newbie or some visual learner out there is going to fold the fabric wrong. Ask me how I know!!
Whitney, Whitney, Whitney, I am an avid fan of your channel but this cast really shocked me. First off the top, and I bet you know this is coming, you have shown your thousands of subscribers some pretty dangerous technique in using that rotary cutter. Having sliced off a finger tip one afternoon, I can tell you it is no fun and you can never be too safe or vigilant when using an RC. A simple matter of turning that triangle would have been far safer and shown a bit more respect for the safety of your followers. These things can't be taken lightly. Next, I have found that at in at least half of my garments the bias edges can be cut from scraps simply on the bias without pieceing or with just one seam if needed. Most lengths needed are quite short and this whole process is often unnecessary, thereby saving time and effort. I have heard both Sandraa Betzina and Claire Shaeffer in a class say that the bias on a binding did not have to be exactly on the bias and that has worked fine for me when used that way. I also have issue with the number of seams this method comes up with. In a marbly batik that is used here, they don't show but in a solid they would. Yes, they are on the inside but often binding is showing and if in a solid all those seams are not attractive. I would have opted for a different method. You had two good size scraps that could have easily been sewn together into a rectangle to make bias binding that could have been cut in one fell swoop in less time cutting and sewing strips together. You would not be measuring all those small 1/ 18th inch strips endangering your fingers. There are lots of methods but I prefer this one. It is safer, easier, can be done from the scraps you had, and I find it far more accurate than other methods when it comes to width. I give you this link with kind intentions as I don't want to see you hurt yourself or others. FWIW I do no advertising or affiliations whatsoever. lasewist.blogspot.com/2011/09/bias-strips-tute-method-3.html Thanks for all you do for the sewing community.
You are right that I was not safe in that first cut (I mentioned it as I was doing it). Unfortunately, my tripod for that angle is right in front of me so I have to cut around that, which can be tricky. I will definitely try and set a better example in the future!
@@TomKatStitchery Thanks. With a little very simple math, you can ALWAYS line up the top edge of your ruler with a little below the top edge of the last bias cut and cut exactly how you did to accomodate your camera angle. You needn't move anything other than lowering the ruler down from the top edge of the cloth, You use the grid on hte mat for this, not your ruler. In other words, your fabric is stilled lined up with the grid. You line the top edge of your ruler two squares down with the edge being lined up 7/8ths of an inch up in the second square down. Let your mat do the work and save the artery on your wrist. It will bleed out before you can ever get to call 911. Wishing you safe sewing always and mostly for your viewers as well.
Great one, Whitney! I thought the camera angle at the sewing machine was perfect! Once my husband retired, he immediately gathered up all his suits, dress shirts, and ties and was ready to head out the door to donate them. I stopped him and grabbed all those beautiful ties (mostly purchased by me, but he has great taste as well) because, they’re already cut on the bias and made absolutely perfect bias tape! I love using men’s ties for this purpose for an unusual pop of color where most likely no one sees it but me! Thanks for a great tutorial!
I LOVE using ties for that purpose as well! You can also get a surprising amount of bias tape from one tie!
@@TomKatStitchery Turning a tie into bias tape-we need that video too!
Thank you for this. Most of tutorials start with a square when I want to start with scraps.
I'm so glad that was helpful!
Most useful tutorial for making bias tape I have seen! And I have watched a lot of them and I never can get it turn out right but I think this way will help me so so much. Also, thank you for showing how to use a weird scrap piece instead of most tutorials making it seem like you have to have this big perfect square of fabric that most of the time you don’t have left over making garments! So amazing and practical! Thank you! 💕
Oh good! I'm so glad to hear that this was helpful!
Great explanation, thank you 🙏. I usually use empty toilet paper rolls to wrap my bias tapes , both store bought bias and homemade around these rolls .The camera angle was fine too ! 😊
That's a great idea!
I love that you sew with bias up. I’ve never thought to try that!
It can be a really fun detail!
Great tutorial Whitney! That is so smart sewing it on before sewing up the side seam! Makes so much sense! Not sure why I haven't seen that in a pattern before. Seems a lot less complicated than having to do a join after the side seam is sewn. Thank you!!!
While there are occasions where you have to sew it in the round, this is definitely my preferred method!
Lightning and positioning looked good to me 😍
Oh good!
Love the video, Whitney. Been wondering how to correct my mistakes, you showed me how. I'm left-handed and had to learn to sew in a right handers world by turning everything upside down In my mind mind.This tutorial is really clear and makes perfect sense and makes. sense. Thank you!!!
My son is left handed and loves to make with me so I have had a lifetime of trying to teach him backwards 😂. It's a tough world for you lefties!
I’m sewing little dresses for charity and using this method on all armholes and necklines. Enjoyed watching and knowing we do the same way! Your new camera is excellent for viewing. So appreciate your hard work!💕
Oh good! I'm so glad to hear that angle is better!
Love the vantage point at machine.
Oh good!
thanks so much Whitney. I have been so nervous about bias binding
I’m so glad this was helpful!
I’m a reformed quilter, and have made yards of bias tape. There are always leftovers! I find it easiest to make large loops and hang it on a hanger in the closet. Several “loops” can be placed on one hanger. This is a quick method, and also doesn’t have as great a chance to distort the binding as wrapping it onto something.
That’s a smart idea!
Thanks Whitney, that was a great tutorial. Can’t wait to see the new pattern. Could you also show how you use knit binding on arms and hem?
That's a great idea! I can definitely do that!
Thanks Whitney, that was very helpful 🤗
I'm so glad!
Thanks for sharing this, what a great tutorial. You mentioned a little about what types of fabric to use in the middle of the video, maybe a little more info about fabric types. The bias tape you buy in the store is kind of itchy and seems like cheap fabric.
You are correct. The premade stuff is usually a poly/cotton. I enjoy using rayons (poplins, challis and crepes), lightweight cottons like lawn, shirting or voile and silks. Linen works great as self bias tape as well!
I make bias from scraps and sew it onto the edges of plain cotton dish towels. Great gifts!
That’s a great idea!
Thanks Whitney!
My pleasure!
I try to practice sustainable sewing, so I love to be able to turn small scraps into something useful. This is a perfect example, and an excellent tutorial. Thank you!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, thanks Whitney. Now I know what to do with my large pile of scraps.🙂
This is a great use of scraps!
Thank you Whitney. Very informative. The camera angle was great.
Oh good!
A sleeveless shirt new pattern - oh my! I can't wait! I hope we don't have to wait too long....
It shouldn't be too much longer!
Learned 2 things. I’ve been cutting my bias too wide (1.5”) and always wonder why my arm curves look terrible. I’ve been sewing bias to my arm holes in the round for almost 4 years and didn’t have to!!!!🤦🏻♀️ Thank you Whitney!!!!
Yay! I'm so glad this was helpful!!!
So I am making a rayon tank top and am doing a bias binding on neck and armholes. I am hand turning so there is no top stitching. Then I did the basic turn under curved hem 1/4 and turn again and sew. It did not lie flat so I unpicked it. I made some bias tape with your instructions and have sewn it to the bottom. I just need to turn and press and sew around. It already looks soooo much better. Thanks again for this tutorial!!!
Oh good! I'm so glad to hear that!
finished a Love Notions Harmony last night remembered this video, so used my scraps t o make the binding to finish the hems ..love , love ,love that finish. I see why you use it so much, I will be too. you always have scraps you dont know what to d o with, but now i do !! thanks for a great video
Oh good! I’m so glad this was helpful!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am hoping to do some tops and shirts for Summer and will do this finish. Just wanted to say I love the fabric you used in this video and can't wait to see the reveal.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for your tutorials, I love them. I have been afraid to try bias binding around armholes, etc, but you have inspired me to give it a try. I had an aha moment about sewing on the binding before sewing the side seam, thank you for that. The ribbon storage cards are brilliant, thank you for the link. And lastly, the camera angle at the sewing machine was marvelous, the setup just needs a little bit more lighting though.
Thank you! I agree about the lighting. I think I have a solution for that as well going forward!
Love this. I make bias tape all the time but, I have a couple full sets of bias tape makers-and then some-that I never use. Now I have no excuse not to mess around with them.😀. I am a quilter so I make yards and yards of it.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!
I always learn something from you! ‘Turn of cloth”!?! I’ve never heard of that term but makes perfect sense and I’ve often wondered about that loss in sewing but guessed it was not an issue as I’ve never heard of it. Now I know. Thanks for a great informative video. Seam binding is one of my favorite things. A little surprise in my clothes that make me smile, often a secret to myself.
I agree! Fun bias binding makes me smile!
Thanks for this video. I'm sewing today on this test also. This is so helpful for me with the armholes and curved hem. Great camera angle. Thank you for your videos!
Love your Rayon batik! I've been hording 3 pieces from them. I'm having a hard time cutting them!
I can see why! Their stuff is just gorgeous!
Perfect view of what you're showing. Thanks for the show and tell. I too love bias tape and agree under stitching is essential.
I'm so glad that angle was a good one!
Thank you this was great. Oh I am thrilled how you showed how I can sew it on opened seams. Sewing in circles not fun. Also just want to let you know that I was able to do the newsletter thing with absolutely no problems at all . Thank you so much for downloads.
I"m so glad to read this! Thank you!
Thank you Whitney, I have the same kit and was struggling with the process but now I have watched you I can see what I was doing wrong x
I'm so glad this was helpful!
Great video. I'm running to make some bias tape now, while your instructions are still fresh in my head 😊
Oh good!
Do you buy extra fabric when you know you want to make bias binding from the same fabric for a project?
Not usually. You can usually get a surprising amount of bias tape out of the weird leftover scraps so I will just make the tape from that.
Very helpful tutorial. Thank you.
my pleasure!
Thank you….really helpful …..great video!
My pleasure!
Thanks sooo much for sharing!❤️❤️❤️
My pleasure!
Great info! Love the new camera angle!! I love making my own bias tape. And you're right it doesn't take much to get much!!
It's pretty amazing!
Hi Whitney. I haven't watched one of your videos for a while. I really enjoyed this one. I now have a better understanding of how to apply the binding, and what understitching is used for. Thank you.
I'm so glad to hear that!
🙌 woohoo!!!! Been waiting for this!! 💛
That color is soooo beautiful on you!
Follow up comment: this video was GREAT! I know the new set up was a little fiddly but it was really good and as you get more comfortable with it will be so helpful. I could see what you were doing much easier! Thank you for this!
This is so great to hear! I got a new tripod that I think is going to make it easier for you guys to see and easier for me to sew!
I am just getting back into sewing and have been binging on your videos, love this idea of using a silk tie. Maybe this is a silly question but do you wash and dry the men’s tie before dismantling it and cutting the bias strips. I love my bias maker.
I do wash and dry the ties before cutting them up. Prewashing and drying them means you can then wash and dry them in their final garment as well!
Such an informative video. Thank you!
Can you use bias tape on knits? Can you make bias tape from knit?
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! To answer your question, yes, if you don’t need stretch in the area where you’re using the bias tape (it can be great back neck/shoulder seam stabilizer). You can make strips with knit, but you just cut these with the stretch of the fabric. I can do a separate video on knit bindings!
Thank you! I look forward to seeing it.
Another great video. Just one suggestion, get a 24 inch or bigger hard plastic ruler and rotate the scrap 90 degrees so you cut away from you. That flimsy ruler is too dangerous with your fingers so close to the cutter. Also now I have to go to SR Harris as they had some rayon batiks just calling my name . I’ll wait til the new pattern comes out.
That's a good suggestion. I was cutting in an unsafe manner!
I have a question. Hope someone can help me. I was looking at your necktie video. The problem is it didn't show how to prep the tie. Like how did you wash it? I would hope you would shrink it 1st because I want to use it on washable fabric. This video explains how to see the odd ends.
Thanks for the help.
I pop all my ties into the wash and then dry them. After this I unpick them to turn them into bias tape. I also want my finished garments to be washable so prewashing the bias tape is a must!
@@TomKatStitchery thanks for the reply. I unpicked my 1st. Let's see what mess I created. I hope I can iron it flat.
Oh well. Live and learn.
Thank you Whitney. Question for you. You mentioned the seam allowance on the pattern were 1/2 inch. The seam for the bias is 1/4 inch. Did you trim the armhole first or perhaps the difference is not significant and your just sew at 1/4 regardless without adjusting the seam allowance?
Thank you great tuto!
Technically, should have tried the 1/4" off, but I didn't. If it had been a 5/8" seam allowance, I would have trimmed that.
Thanks Whitney. This was a great tutorial. I often use bias tape for sleeveless tops and simple necklines but it mostly turns out a bit wriggley. I have not done the understitch or open seam technique so will use these next time. I have heard someone say to pull the bias tape a bit as putting on and that would make it lie flatter when pressed. I don't think you were doing that here?
I'm putting it slightly, but not stretching it. When you stretch it you can get that diagonal pulling on the right side.
So you don't sew your bias tape in the round? It's not very bulky under the arms at the side seam? Thank-you for this.
I find it much easier to sew it in flat. I have not noticed it being bulky at the underarm.
Excellent video, thank you for the lesson
My pleasure!
One simple tip (don't remember where I learned it...) - if your fabric is resisting taking a crease, turn the fabric and the bias maker over so that the folded-in edges are facing down while you pull the bias maker. It seems to help hold the fold in while the fabric cools.
I have seen that as well! That's a great tip!
When you seam bias by the first method, how do you know how to align the pieces? Is there a rule of thumb for how far out those little triangles should poke? (I’m sure there’s a better way to word my question but I can’t come up with the words. LOL!) When I’ve seamed this way and pressed the seam open, the long edges aren’t often in a straight line. I’ve never seen the second way of seaming and am grateful to have an alternative strategy like this.
The best rule of thumb is to line up your sewing lines, not your cut lines. If you are using a 1/4" seam allowance (like I was here), you'll have a little 1/4" triangle on both ends. Does that make sense?
Great tutorial! Very detailed too. Would it be possible to zoom in to show what the seam looks like? Thank you❤
I'm sorry about that! I can definitely make sure I'm zooming in in future videos!
I think I need to watch again as for some reason I’m confused, is it right that you cut it at a 50 degree angle? Didn’t quite understand the lining up with the boxes on the ruler. Thank you for the video though I’m sure I’ll get it eventually ☺️
Oh my God okay the boxes totally make sense now 💡
Oh good! Let me know if you have any more questions!
Great video! Now I want to make all the bias tape, and honestly I can't stand the continuous method, I think my cuts always turn out wonky and crooked. This looks much more precise to me. I can't wait to see this pattern.
I have had the same issue with the continuous method as well. I"m sure it's because I don't do it enough, but I just prefer this way!
Really good camera- can I ask what other fabric can I make bias out of-how thick can I go???
I would stick with lighterweight fabrics such as cotton voile, lawn and shirting, rayon crepe, challis and poplin, lightweight linen and silks. I have a tutorial on the channel using thifted mens neckties (silk ones) for bias tape because the tie is already cut on the bias as well!
Thanks for the video. I learned a lot. Do you always used a 1 inch bias ? Camera view was great
I almost always use the 1" strips (to make the 1/2" finished tape). It's my favorite width.
Do you stretch the bias tape at all when you are sewing it?
I give it just a slight pull, but no stretching.
Thanks for all your great videos! Just wondering where you got that great cutting matt? What size is your cutting table? I need to get a new matt as mine is way to small!
My cutting mat is the best. I bought it off of quiltersrule.com and it's 36"x68". My cutting table is two IKEA Kallax units pushed together with 72" long Linmon table tops attached to the top. It's also on casters. It's a great cutting table!
Are the squared off pieces still on the bias? And can you square off all the pieces? Must they always be sewn together in a criss cross formation or L formation and why?
When you sew the squared off pieces diagonally, you are keeping it on the bias (the same with sewing the pieces together at a right angle). Does that help?
@@TomKatStitchery oh I see. Sewing diagonally on the square.Thankyou
So no need to cut off the selvage of the fabric before cutting you're bias strips?
I would just because the selvage can be woven a little different and cause puckering or a rough spot in your finished bias
Great tutorial! 💙
Oh good! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
This tutorial is great! Thank you! If the steam pressing at the end is needed to smooth the armhole does that mean it will be necessary to press each time it’s washed?
No. The press is really to just set things in place. I rarely iron anything after it’s made. I will steam garments to release creases, but I rarely iron.
Fabulous video - as always. I have one question. The top I am making has 5/8" seam allowance so I thought I would trim the armholes to the width of the single fold bias ( probably 1/4") Is this right?
Yes, if you have 5/8" seam allowance on the garment, I would trim that to 1/4".
Great technique. Love rotary cutters. Opening a new blade to find out its blunt very annoying. Manufacturers should put health warning regarding rotary cutters and bare feet🤣. Never sliced a finger, invented a new dance when one once slipped from my hand onto the floor. Lesson learnt.
They can totally be dangerous! I dropped one on my bare foot once and it just stuck into the top of my foot. While it healed nicely, it's not something I want to repeat 😬😂.
When you cut bias tape from ties do you just cut straight since ties are already on the bias? Thanks for the great tutorial!
Yes. If you're using the men's ties, you can just unfold everything (give it a good press) and cut straight strips!
Thanks!
Great info as always. I am a long time quilter with miles of bias in my past. I would suggest turning off the steam to save your fingers, not heat the metal tape maker and avoid having the steam relax the folded edge. Sometimes I pink my joined edges to reduce bulk. I like your spoil shaped winders.
That’s a great tip! I often steam my fingers 😬😩.
What scissors were those? And what size please?
They are these scissors in the 10": ldhscissors.com/collections/fabric-shears/products/midnight-edition-fabric-shears?variant=35020691407001
@@TomKatStitchery thank you as I am wanting to upgrade my scissors. Thanks very much 💐
Hi Whitney, I love those spools! I haven’t had any garment in silk for quite awhile. Is silk comfortable summer fabric?
Silk is a marvelous summer fabric!
Are you familiar with Pam Damour - the decorating diva? She has a tutorial on continuous bias,which really simplifies making bias tape. She is left handed; so keep that in mind.
I have heard of that name. I have made the continuous bias before, but have never been pleased with the results I get. That being said, I'm always up for learning something new so I'll go have a look!
Rotary cutting tip from a quilter: always cut away from you
You're right!
Thank you for this tutorial. I do wish your fabric had not been pre-folded. I am often frustrated or disappointed by tutorials that skip the prep work or the first step. Surely some newbie or some visual learner out there is going to fold the fabric wrong. Ask me how I know!!
I don’t think the fabric was folded. It was just one piece on top of the other, as it was left over from cutting out the pattern.
@@denisedorsey2889 Thank you! You’re right. I can’t imagine why I thought otherwise. This is why I qualified for a note-taker in university!
I totally get that! I have made that mistake with cutting the folded fabric and having it open weird as well!
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Whitney, Whitney, Whitney, I am an avid fan of your channel but this cast really shocked me. First off the top, and I bet you know this is coming, you have shown your thousands of subscribers some pretty dangerous technique in using that rotary cutter. Having sliced off a finger tip one afternoon, I can tell you it is no fun and you can never be too safe or vigilant when using an RC. A simple matter of turning that triangle would have been far safer and shown a bit more respect for the safety of your followers. These things can't be taken lightly. Next, I have found that at in at least half of my garments the bias edges can be cut from scraps simply on the bias without pieceing or with just one seam if needed. Most lengths needed are quite short and this whole process is often unnecessary, thereby saving time and effort. I have heard both Sandraa Betzina and Claire Shaeffer in a class say that the bias on a binding did not have to be exactly on the bias and that has worked fine for me when used that way. I also have issue with the number of seams this method comes up with. In a marbly batik that is used here, they don't show but in a solid they would. Yes, they are on the inside but often binding is showing and if in a solid all those seams are not attractive. I would have opted for a different method. You had two good size scraps that could have easily been sewn together into a rectangle to make bias binding that could have been cut in one fell swoop in less time cutting and sewing strips together. You would not be measuring all those small 1/ 18th inch strips endangering your fingers. There are lots of methods but I prefer this one. It is safer, easier, can be done from the scraps you had, and I find it far more accurate than other methods when it comes to width. I give you this link with kind intentions as I don't want to see you hurt yourself or others. FWIW I do no advertising or affiliations whatsoever. lasewist.blogspot.com/2011/09/bias-strips-tute-method-3.html Thanks for all you do for the sewing community.
Oh, the camera angle is wonderful. Really appreciate that.
You are right that I was not safe in that first cut (I mentioned it as I was doing it). Unfortunately, my tripod for that angle is right in front of me so I have to cut around that, which can be tricky. I will definitely try and set a better example in the future!
@@TomKatStitchery Thanks. With a little very simple math, you can ALWAYS line up the top edge of your ruler with a little below the top edge of the last bias cut and cut exactly how you did to accomodate your camera angle. You needn't move anything other than lowering the ruler down from the top edge of the cloth, You use the grid on hte mat for this, not your ruler. In other words, your fabric is stilled lined up with the grid. You line the top edge of your ruler two squares down with the edge being lined up 7/8ths of an inch up in the second square down. Let your mat do the work and save the artery on your wrist. It will bleed out before you can ever get to call 911. Wishing you safe sewing always and mostly for your viewers as well.