Oct 25, 2019 - Explore Juanita Hunt's board "Sewing Ruffles Piping Bias Tape etc" on Pinterest. You just have to put your invisible zip footer on your sewing machine, put your rope inside the bias tape, pin if needed, and sew straight from top to bottom with your needle right next to the bulk left by your rope. Single fold bias binding is great for surface embellishment. I will buy fat quarters when they are on clearance at JoAnn’s and will make bias tape when I’m feeling extra anxious (it’s a great stress reliever!!). April 10, 2015 by Sewtorial. Now that you know how to create a continuous bias strip, let’s learn how to calculate yardage. But if you live in a small area like I do, sometimes it’s hard to find piping in a color to match your fabric. Feb 6, 2017 - Explore Sandra Wilson's board "Bias Tape and Piping" on Pinterest. In this 2 for 1 video tutorial by Hobby Lobby, learn how to make bias tape and piping to add depth and interest to your sewing projects. What is bias tape used for in sewing? Thread in a matching color. For each line drawn you will produce 2 bias strips about 65-70" long. For this homemade piping I used Valori Wells Del Hi Floral Home Decor weight (but you can use regular cotton). Bias tape in the color you want your piping to be. Luckily, it’s not a complicated process (just two steps!) Fabric-long and narrow strips cut about 1 and 1/2 inches wide (you can also use bias tape-just iron it flat) Cording (choose a width that is the size you want your piping to be) You should be able to find this by the yard at the fabric store. How to Make Piping Without Cord. This tutorial shows you how to make piping using your own fabric cut on the bias. So. Double-folded bias tape ‘Thirds’ bias tape: Bias tape piping: Atelier Brunette piping sold at Sister Mintaka. In this post, I’m going to show you how I make piping. This makes a bias tape that can be attached to the right side of a project and folded to the wrong side, then stitched down. 2. This will create enough bias tape to make piping for two pillows. The amazing thing about making your own piping is that you get to choose what fabric you use, and make it match your project perfectly. It also works great for finishing underarms or making … The wrong side of the fabric should be facing the cord. How to make ½” single and double folded bias tape. Put your machine’s zipper foot on and adjust your stitch length to the longest setting. On the right is the piping I made from the same fabric, but cut on the grain. Piping has lots of uses and is often found on cushions, as well as the edges of pyjamas. After cutting your strips there will be a diagonal cut on each end. I love bias-tape-trim, but I’ve struggled with the most efficient way to cut and connect the bias strips. The mark at which the end overlays the tape measure is the width of the fabric you'll need to cover the cording. This is the most popular bias tape on the market and it can be used in a lot of sewing projects. How to Make Piping Instructions: Cut your fabric into strips that are about an inch and a half wide. ***These instructions are for making 2 inch wide bias cut strips, which will result in 1/2 inch Double Fold Bias Tape. I mean, how much material is actually needed to create that continuous bias strip used to finish your project. Lay the piping around the curved sides of the pocket, just as we did with the bias tape. MAKING PIPING. I’m re-posting a tutorial I put together last October for my other blog, Pretty Jane. Fold single fold bias binding once each edge, toward the center on the wrong side. Filed Under: Sewing Tips & Techniques, Supplies, technique Tagged With: bias tape, piping In April 2019, I showed you how I make continuous bias strips and continuous bias tape. If you know how to make continuous bias strips, you can make your own piping. Skill Level: Beginner . It’s used as a trim on clothing and for home decor projects. It can be used to sew necklines, quilts, aprons, hems and so much more!. In addition, this tutorial includes information on how to attach bias binding to your quilt, how to create mitered corners, and offers three different methods of joining the loose ends of the binding. If you want the professional-looking finish that can add texture, a hint of contrasting color, and/or define the shape of the object being sewn you need to make a piping. Place the cording in the middle of the bias tape strip. Now that you have your bias tape ready, you have two choices. See more ideas about Sewing, Sewing hacks, Sewing techniques. Starting at one end of the piping, stitch along the cording to encase it in the bias tape. For neck bindings I usually use 1" strips, and for bias tape that I'll pipe, I use 1 1/8 - 1 1/4" strips. You can use it for binding, for piping, or to decorate your crafts. 2. You may have seen piping and/or cording at your fabric store. Then, fold your strip of fabric in half, sandwiching the cording right down the middle, then pin it in place. With ½” bias tape, you will have more room for thicker fabrics. 4. Fold the tape over the cord. Also, fabric cut on the bias doesn’t fray. Wrap the tape measure around the cording and back to the end of the tape measure. Bias tape can be folded into binding, or stitched around cord to make piping. For this tutorial I used double fold bias tape and if you’re a beginner, you might want to check out this tutorial first to learn how to attach double fold bias. What is piping? There are a couple of ways to do this. For this tutorial, however, we’ll focus mainly on Bias Tape . This way this tutorial will make sense to you otherwise it would probably add up to the confusion. I made over 9 yards of bias tape using a half yard of fabric, so the yield is pretty good! On the left is the piping I made from bias cut fabric. Take your bias tape out of the packaging and iron it flat. And make sure the right side of the piping (the side with the nicer stitching) … Again, make sure the folded edges are aligned : Trim away the folded edge and discard : Determine how wide you want your bias strips to be and mark the increments on the fabric. Related. It’s most common use is to finish the raw edges of the fabric on a project or garment.. For example, to cover the inner seams of a garment that doesn’t have a lining. Making your own piping bias binding is a pretty straight forward thing. To make piping, you cut your bias tape as shown in any of the links above, but rather than folding and ironing it as shown, I just fold mine in half, slide some yarn* in the center and top stitch a row using my zipper foot next to the yarn. Yardage charts are included for each method. I’ve had some questions about how to create the continuous bias tape for the piping I mentioned in my last post. Bias tape is one fun way to finish the edges of your seams or projects. How to Make Piping First we cut bias strips, then we sew the piping. Simply mark the seam allowance line on your garment and match up the finished piping by pinning in place. That’s how little it takes! Fold 1 of the narrow ends of your bias tape in by 1 inch (2.5 cm), then press it with an iron. Your bias tape needs to be wide enough to wrap around your cording and still have about a 1/2 inch seam. (Your fabric may be in a single layer P or, if more piping is desired, folded with both selvages lined up on the same side.) Custom piping is a great way to give your cushion, pillow or chair a professional, finished look. Yes. Sew piping. It may help to move your needle to the left. Work your way along the bias tape, folding & pinning the cording inside, maybe every 8″-12″ or so. If you need something wider or more narrow, you’ll need to recalculate. While cutting bias piping might seem more complicated, it’s really pretty simple and is much easier to sew with. The piping is a kind of bias binding that is added along the edge of pillows, bags etc. Make Your Own Bias Tape Piping for Your Sewing Projects Print-Friendly Instructions Instructions 1.ress your fabric and lay it out flat on your cutting mat with your selvage(s) on the left side. See more ideas about Sewing, Sewing hacks, Sewing techniques. The quickest method is to wrap the tape measure around the cord mimicking a strip of fabric and adding the desired seam allowance to both sides of the cord. Pin in place with both edges of the bias tape … Complete instructions are given for six different methods of making bias binding, including two for continuous bias binding. If you have already discovered the joy that is making your own custom bias tape, then you are going to love making your own custom piping. So I will explain 4 different ways of CUTTING bias….INCLUDING MY FAVORITE. Next take a t-square or yardstick and using pencil or pen mark the cutting lines. It’s not hard to make, but it can be tricky to figure out how much extra fabric to order to accommodate the piping. Step 6: Attaching the Bias Strips Together. You should be able to make one crazy long strip of bias tape. My students in the Intro Sewing class all make continuous bias tape. Yowza! Bias tape piping, often referred to simply as “piping,” can add a very professional, tailored look to your doll sewing projects. The tutorial also shows you how to sew it onto the fabric, and a few tips on how to make the sewing easier and get a professional finish. You will need to square off the ends before attaching. Make sure that the wrong side of the bias tape is facing you during this step. Pillow insert in the size of your choice (Optional) zipper; RELATED: Instructions for a … Cutting along the bias makes your piping take curves easier and, in general, provides an overall cleaner look than straight cut piping. 3. First, lay the cording on the tape measure at the amount of seam allowance you'll be using on whatever you're attaching the piping to. DETERMINE THE WIDTH OF YOUR BIAS FABRIC STRIPS – First, you will need to determine how wide to cut the bias strips that will cover the cording. CUTTING BIAS STRIPS I showed you my trick for cutting bias strips quickly and simply in the How To Make Bias Tape post, but I’ll run through Cue sewing excitement tears. Now, I’m not just talking about determining the total amount of bias needed to bind your quilt. If you are piping the circumference of an item, like a pillow, you will need to join both ends of the piping together. and we even have a chart to make … Fold in 1 of the narrow ends of the bias tape, if needed. 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