Comments on: Applying Bias Tape as Binding at Neckline and Armhole Curves http://suchtreasures.com/2008/06/14/applying-bias-tape-at-neckline-and-armhole-curves-as-binding/ Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ~Matthew 6:21~ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:23:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Chris http://suchtreasures.com/2008/06/14/applying-bias-tape-at-neckline-and-armhole-curves-as-binding/comment-page-1/#comment-6992 Chris Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:07:58 +0000 http://suchtreasures.com/?p=1794#comment-6992 Another thank you! I had the same idea as Beal and the directions in my pattern seemed to go along with the idea that the bias tape should be folded over the raw edge (which is why you should never try to read an unfamiliar pattern at 11:30pm!!), but this makes the process so much clearer! Another thank you! I had the same idea as Beal and the directions in my pattern seemed to go along with the idea that the bias tape should be folded over the raw edge (which is why you should never try to read an unfamiliar pattern at 11:30pm!!), but this makes the process so much clearer!

]]> By: Beal http://suchtreasures.com/2008/06/14/applying-bias-tape-at-neckline-and-armhole-curves-as-binding/comment-page-1/#comment-6875 Beal Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:39:24 +0000 http://suchtreasures.com/?p=1794#comment-6875 This is great! I saw a blouse on someone else's blog, and I couldn't figure out how she finished the neckline. My mind was stuck in the mode that bias tape encloses the fabric edge(s) and is visible on both sides. But in this case, the bias tape is like a facing so it's visible only on one side (well, this is my newbie way of thinking about it -- probably not very accurate, but it helps me understand how it works!). Thanks so much for the explanation! This is great! I saw a blouse on someone else’s blog, and I couldn’t figure out how she finished the neckline. My mind was stuck in the mode that bias tape encloses the fabric edge(s) and is visible on both sides. But in this case, the bias tape is like a facing so it’s visible only on one side (well, this is my newbie way of thinking about it — probably not very accurate, but it helps me understand how it works!). Thanks so much for the explanation!

]]> By: D http://suchtreasures.com/2008/06/14/applying-bias-tape-at-neckline-and-armhole-curves-as-binding/comment-page-1/#comment-6833 D Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:35:16 +0000 http://suchtreasures.com/?p=1794#comment-6833 Thank you! I am new to sewing and am making a dress that called for using bias tape, it is a bit tricky and the instructions weren't thorough. I wasn't even sure if it would show on the finished product. Now I have all the info I need to finish the dress. Thank you! I am new to sewing and am making a dress that called for using bias tape, it is a bit tricky and the instructions weren’t thorough. I wasn’t even sure if it would show on the finished product. Now I have all the info I need to finish the dress.

]]> By: Wardeh http://suchtreasures.com/2008/06/14/applying-bias-tape-at-neckline-and-armhole-curves-as-binding/comment-page-1/#comment-6764 Wardeh Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:52:36 +0000 http://suchtreasures.com/?p=1794#comment-6764 Sophie - I don't recommend using this type of bias binding on a stretch fabric. I don't think it would work. But that's my opinion, perhaps someone else would be able to do it. Have you considered using fold-over elastic? However, that would show on the right side of the dress, not just the inside. Honestly, when I do binding on knits, I either use the fold-over elastic, or I use the binder on my coverstitch, which applies a folded strip of knit fabric to both sides. I own a ready-made tank dress where the binding is only on the inside and it comes from the same stretchy knit as the dress, but I have never attempted this myself. I never do well with knits on the sewing machine and that's how it would have to be applied. Here's a video tutorial for using the fold-over elastic as the binding on a tank top. http://suchtreasures.com/2009/07/14/tank-top-with-fold-over-elastic-as-binding-video-tutorial/ The great thing about this is you CAN do it on the sewing machine and it is really easy. Hope this helps! :) Sophie – I don’t recommend using this type of bias binding on a stretch fabric. I don’t think it would work. But that’s my opinion, perhaps someone else would be able to do it.

Have you considered using fold-over elastic? However, that would show on the right side of the dress, not just the inside. Honestly, when I do binding on knits, I either use the fold-over elastic, or I use the binder on my coverstitch, which applies a folded strip of knit fabric to both sides.

I own a ready-made tank dress where the binding is only on the inside and it comes from the same stretchy knit as the dress, but I have never attempted this myself. I never do well with knits on the sewing machine and that’s how it would have to be applied.

Here’s a video tutorial for using the fold-over elastic as the binding on a tank top.

http://suchtreasures.com/2009/07/14/tank-top-with-fold-over-elastic-as-binding-video-tutorial/

The great thing about this is you CAN do it on the sewing machine and it is really easy. Hope this helps! :)

]]> By: Sophie http://suchtreasures.com/2008/06/14/applying-bias-tape-at-neckline-and-armhole-curves-as-binding/comment-page-1/#comment-6761 Sophie Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:47:23 +0000 http://suchtreasures.com/?p=1794#comment-6761 Great tutorial - I don't suppose I can convince you to do a tutorial on how to put bias on stretch fabrics? I have just made a mess of a stretchy sleeveless dress by putting it on! THANKS (with hope!) Great tutorial – I don’t suppose I can convince you to do a tutorial on how to put bias on stretch fabrics? I have just made a mess of a stretchy sleeveless dress by putting it on! THANKS (with hope!)

]]> By: Wardeh http://suchtreasures.com/2008/06/14/applying-bias-tape-at-neckline-and-armhole-curves-as-binding/comment-page-1/#comment-6586 Wardeh Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:14:04 +0000 http://suchtreasures.com/?p=1794#comment-6586 Christine ~ That's wonderful! Christine ~ That’s wonderful!

]]> By: Christine http://suchtreasures.com/2008/06/14/applying-bias-tape-at-neckline-and-armhole-curves-as-binding/comment-page-1/#comment-6576 Christine Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:07:54 +0000 http://suchtreasures.com/?p=1794#comment-6576 Thank you so much, I have never sewn one of these bias necklines before and thanks to you it is perfect. My sister will recieve a fabulous caftan for Christmas (Its beautiful sunny day in Australia today!) Cheers Christine Thank you so much, I have never sewn one of these bias necklines before and thanks to you it is perfect. My sister will recieve a fabulous caftan for Christmas (Its beautiful sunny day in Australia today!)
Cheers
Christine

]]> By: Wardeh http://suchtreasures.com/2008/06/14/applying-bias-tape-at-neckline-and-armhole-curves-as-binding/comment-page-1/#comment-5532 Wardeh Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:59:06 +0000 http://suchtreasures.com/?p=1794#comment-5532 Highland Lass (cool name) ~ I'm glad you found this helpful and I wish you all the best in sewing the dress for your daughter! Love, Wardeh Highland Lass (cool name) ~ I’m glad you found this helpful and I wish you all the best in sewing the dress for your daughter! Love, Wardeh

]]> By: Highland Lass http://suchtreasures.com/2008/06/14/applying-bias-tape-at-neckline-and-armhole-curves-as-binding/comment-page-1/#comment-5524 Highland Lass Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:06:06 +0000 http://suchtreasures.com/?p=1794#comment-5524 Thanks!! I am making a dress for my 3 year old and have never used bais tape and this was perfect! Now I know exactly what I need to do. Thanks!! I am making a dress for my 3 year old and have never used bais tape and this was perfect! Now I know exactly what I need to do.

]]> By: Wardeh http://suchtreasures.com/2008/06/14/applying-bias-tape-at-neckline-and-armhole-curves-as-binding/comment-page-1/#comment-4845 Wardeh Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:47:11 +0000 http://suchtreasures.com/?p=1794#comment-4845 Hmm... Could you give me a more detailed explanation of the problem? Love, Wardeh Hmm… Could you give me a more detailed explanation of the problem?

Love, Wardeh

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