I’m sewing dresses for Dress a girl around the world and the pattern has bias trimmed neckline and armholes, so this came at the perfect time! I’ve been using a variety of methods on each dress, so I’m getting lots of practice. Dress number 45 almost done!
I am just starting out sewing and by far, your videos are the most useful and beneficial. You go through everything very thoroughly and you take time to explain and go through the little " what if" scenarios or you "could do this" situation. You also are very good at noting pointers like: "You can stop with your needle in the down position and that's great for maneuvering around necklines...etc" and then explaining what you mean! . Thank you! You should do more of these!
Brilliant, genuinely fantastic idea, add several more genius superlatives and huge thank you ❤ I'm currently making 100m plus of bias for bunting that will go to a local library aiming at eliminating waste, plastics, balloons etc used for celebrations. I can stay seated at the machine this way. Also, I think I'm beginning to hate triangles😂
Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make this excellent tutorial. I have been avoiding doing any bias binding because I didn’t know how to do it. I feel fully prepared to start it now. Thank you again 👍😁
This is really helpful, thank you. I’ve been sewing for many years but there were several ideas and methods I’ve never thought of and everything is so clearly explained. Great job 👏👏
I’m making a summer jacket and decided to use a binding to close the edges in the inside of the jacket. Your tutorial came at the right time. Thank you greetings from Switzerland
Thank you for this very comprehensive guide on bias binding. I rather like the overlocked edge as it allows for any inaccurate stitching to still look neat. Especially, I like how it looks from the right side. Many thanks.
Thankyou so much for this binding tutorial. Especially joining the binding in the round as I was wanting to do this on an upcoming project and wasn't sure how to do it properly. You've covered every possible application. I will be referring back to this tutorial in the future. Thankyou. Also thankyou for the demo on the adjustable bias binder as I have that foot for my brilliance.
VERY WELL DONE and VERY HELPFUL! Thanks so much. I particularly have wanted an explanation of the special foot. I have one but hadn't been able to use it.
Lucy, thank you for this tutorial. You did an excellent job with it. The first foot you used that folds the binding AND sews it simply amazes me when I see it demonstrated. My Janome dealer showed me when I first bought my Janome 9400. I’m going to have to revisit using bias binding, most likely making my own. The reason I’ve avoided the process is because the store bought bias tape is usually stiff and coarse. Besides that, I like the look of using the same fabric for the binding. Feeling inspired…💗
If the bias binding is visible (1st example) then match the thread to the colour of the bias binding. If your bias binding is not visible (2nd example) then match the thread to your garment.
The last foot you demonstrated has two slots where you insert the bias tape. You need to place the edges of the bias so it goes into the c-shaped slot. There is a diagram on the packaging.
Thank-you so much Lucy for this really helpful , in depth video. I prefer using bias binding instead of making facings , but do find the quality of bought bias binding varies enormously , and as I have to buy online most of the time it’s hard to judge , some have very little stretch so I’m wondering if satin bias binding is the best to go for ?
Depends on the look you want. A fun, creative & economical thing to do is to make your own. You can make it out of any woven fabric, solid or print, in whatever width you want. In the days before so many gadgets they used to put a long straight pin into the ironing board. Poke it in the cover in 2 places with a longer center part on top of the board. Run your strip of fabric under the pin as you press to get the folds in. There are videos on how to cut the fabric to make bias tape.
Thank you Lucy for this tutorial. Been trying to figure this out.While making my own bias binding, for a 1cm seam, how many inches/mm wide bias tape is ideal?
Thank you for your generous videos, they are very helpful. I have a question: How wide is the bias binding you’ve used in the “Binding Fully Hidden” segment?
I use a cheap travel steam iron for fiddly bits which cost me £7, no way was I going to fork out £25 plus for the Prym one! Also, as someone else has mentioned, hair straighteners can come in handy too, they’re perfect for getting creases out of ribbon and other trims.
Could you please tell me, is that a Husqvarna you are using? How do you like it? I am thinking about purchasing one. Please let me know, thank you, Karen
Hi Karen, yes it is a Husqvarna. It's the Brilliance 75Q which you can find here www.sewessential.co.uk/husqvarna-viking-brilliance-75q-sewing-machine If you're in the UK I'm sure we could help you out with choosing - just get in touch!
Perhaps using samples that were each a different fabric would've been more beneficial. Also, you didn't have a very sharp curve to deal with such as an armhole on a young child's armhole. That requrires some ease along your initial curve to provide enough fabric on the outside edge of the curve. Store bought bias tape is NOT easy to get to lay flat without drawing up around a sharp curve.
She’s a nice lady. She has a lot of good information but personally, I just cannot handle listening to her voice. Does she ever playback her videos and listen to how she speaks? The inflection it’s just drive me crazy. I could probably follow along with the transcript.
