Can I cut bias tape?
Can I cut bias tape?
Bias tape needs to be cut on a 45-degree angle (the bias ), so that your tape has the flexibility and stretch to go nicely around curved edges. The easiest way to ensure you are cutting on a 45-degree angle is to use a quilting ruler with a 45-degree line.
Does bias tape have to be cut on the bias?
For a square quilt straight grain binding, meaning fabric strips cut cross grain or length-wise grain, will work well. If, however, you’re binding a quilt with curved edges, you’ll want to cut bias strips for your binding. The stretch in the bias makes it easier to maneuver the binding around the quilt’s curved edges.
What is bias in quilting?
What is bias? The bias is a 45 degree diagonal line cut across either the lengthwise or crosswise grain of the fabric thus resulting in the threads being on a 45 degree angle. Diagonal bias line across a square of fabric. There is a lot of stretch to the fabric along the bias grain when it is cut on the bias.
How long is the binding tool?
Follow The Binding Tool’s easy instructions to get a perfect ending every time. This special quilting tool is designed to help you bring together the last 2 pieces of binding in a perfect, mitered seam. Instructions are printed right on the tool. The tool measures 2-1/2″ x 8-1/2″.
