How To Make Continuous Bias Binding From A Rectangle

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
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Knitted Scarf With Beaded Fringe

Knitted scarf with beaded fringe in silver and dove grey with blue beads

A zillion years ago, or maybe even a bazillion I did a rather poor job of knitting a scarf and giving it a beaded fringe.

knitted scarf with beaded fringe in silver and dove grey with blue beads

I have held onto this scarf because, despite it's faults, I still like it.

knitted scarf with beaded fringe in silver and dove grey with blue beads

That particular shade of grey knitted together with the silver thread is so pretty, the photos don't capture the delicate effect of the yarn and thread mix.

knitted scarf with beaded fringe in silver and dove grey with blue beads

I will never use it as a scarf. But the question is, what do I do with it? My self imposed rule is I can't keep UFO's.

knitted scarf with beaded fringe in silver and dove grey with blue beads
That means I have to do something with this thing. But what? I've just had an idea for what I could do with this crazy project but I want to hear what ideas and suggestions you might have.

Now I've told you about I guess I need to add it to my project list.

knitted scarf with beaded fringe in silver and dove grey with blue beads

Comments

  1. Coombe Mill9 July 2015 at 19:18

    That looks so pretty, I would be so proud to be able to make that I'd definitely make that.

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  2. Crochet Hooks19 July 2015 at 03:00

    table runner? how long is it? you could use it as a bed scarf - if you have heard of that lol which is basically like a long skinny blanket you add across the bottom of the bed. What about redo into a tote/purse? You could alter with some more yarn/thread into a shawl and add some more beads. Could reuse as wall art - maybe cut it into 3rds with the center the biggest piece? ok outta ideas. M :)

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