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Stitch Example: Flat Piping Seam
Continue reading to see how to do this. Iron the bias strip in half. You don't have to use bias, but I did because that's what I had cut. Pin the bias to right side of one side. After stitching, press....
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Stitch Example: Corded Seam
Continue reading to see how to do this. I just used some binding which I had made a while ago. Didn't feel like making new stuff. Pin the cording/binding to the right side, lining up with raw edge....
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Stitch Example: Slot Seam
Continue reading to see how to do this. Stitch along seam allowance with basting stitches. (Ignore the staple in this picture.) Press open. Center bias strip over seam. It should be a bit wider than...
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Stitch Example: Hong Kong Finish
Continue reading to see how to do this. This assumes you already have a bias strip. I used a 1.5" strip here. For outer curve, pin bias strip so the fabric is looser. Bias strip will be covering less...
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Stitch Example: Single Bias Binding
Continue reading to see how to do this. Start by pressing the bias strip in half. Open up the bias strip and press the edges into the center. Then fold along the center crease and press again, making...
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Stitch Example: Double Bias Binding
Continue reading to see how to do this. Fold the bias strip in half and press. I used 3" but I htink that was a bit wide for only a 1/4" seam. You ideally want your strip to be 6x the finished binding...
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Stitch Example: Bias Facing
Continue reading to see how to do this. Begin as you would for doing a Double Bias Binding. Iron a bias strip in half. Pin the bias strip to the right side of the fabric, matching raw edges. Stitch at...
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Stitch Example: Decorative Seam to the Outside
Continue reading to see how to do this. Do a normal 5/8" seam, wrong sides together. Press open. Fold under 1/8" to 1/4" on each side of the seam allowance. Just make sure the two sides are even. Press...
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Returning . . .
So recently there have been very few posts. I think for several months. But I have a legitimate excuse: we just moved so I’ve been cleaning and doing all sorts of other new house type items. But those...
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Mitered Corners
This is a quick tutorial post on how to do mitred corners which I use for the next project I’ll show here. Let’s get started. Start by folding over 1/2 inch and press. I use 1/2 inch but you could any...
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