Description
Suitable For
Advantages
Disadvantages
How to Make
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- A finish similar to a bound edge, but with less bulk in the seam allowance.
Suitable For
Most fabrics, especially heavier fabrics. Items that will have visible seams.
Advantages
Produces a neat, clean finish. Raw edges will not ravel because they are completely encased. Produces less
bulk than a bound edge.
Disadvantages
Adds some bulk to the seam allowance. Somewhat time consuming. A little complex to make. Leaves a raw
edge at the back of the seam allowance.
How to Make
Use ready-made bias tape and press it open or make your own 1½” wide bias tape.
- With right sides together, place the bias tape on top of one side of the seam allowance and stitch 1/4” from
the edge. Press the bias tape away from the seam allowance. Turn the bias tape over to the other side of
the seam allowance and press. Stitch on the top side of the seam allowance (not the bias tape) very close
to the fold line (“stitch in the ditch”), catching the bottom side of the bias tape. Trim away any excess bias
tape on the underside of the seam allowance. Press.
- Note: Remember to preshrink your bias tape and check it for colorfastness.
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