There are several ways to go about cutting and sewing bias binding tape. They've all got their pro's and con's. I'm going to show you my favourite method, but first I'll discuss the strip-by-strip method and the continuous method using a square of fabric.
Whichever method you use you'll start with deciding how wide you want your finished binding to be and multiply that by four. For example if you want a 1/4 inch wide finish on your hem you want to cut 1 inch wide strips. (unless you want double fold bias binding in which case you multiply by six).
Strip-by-Strip Method
Whichever method you use you'll start with deciding how wide you want your finished binding to be and multiply that by four. For example if you want a 1/4 inch wide finish on your hem you want to cut 1 inch wide strips. (unless you want double fold bias binding in which case you multiply by six).
Strip-by-Strip Method
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This is such a lovely beaded clutch, and I'm sure you can repair it. I'm thinking from the 50s?
ReplyDeleteIt's rather pretty isn't it? I'll reveal the date next week.
DeleteHi Stella, I a no expert, but to me that purse looks a lot older than thirty years old. I would take a guess at the 1920's. I'll be interested to know!
ReplyDeleteIt would look lovely with those 1920's beaded beauties wouldn't it? It's not 1920's though.
DeleteThat is a gorgeous purse! I'd say 1920s or so as well. That kind of thing just reminds me of that era.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember my grandmothers having anything like those purses - they were much more functional women.
Well, I guess this sort of purse would be something you would keep stored away nicely and only pull out on special occassions.
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