Unfold one side of the bias tape, and press that edge open. Pin the unfolded side of the bias tape to the raw edge of the piece that you ...

Happy sewing! Don’t be afraid to challenge your sewing skills! Work with new fabrics, including satin, lace, and jersey, and try new garment-making and finishing techniques, which we illustrate and outline in our detailed step-by-step instructions
Unfold one side of the bias tape, and press that edge open. Pin the unfolded side of the bias tape to the raw edge of the piece that you ...
Binding refers to wrapping fabric around the edge of another piece of fabric to finish the edge. The binding is topstitched , edgestitched ...
If you are using the sew-through type of boning, follow the same steps as above, cutting the boning pieces shorter than each seam by ¾” (...
In this example, I’m using the type of boning that comes in the fabric casing. I am applying the boning to the lining of the bodice, so the...
Boning is a narrow strip of plastic or metal sewn into seams or casings used to build structure and support into garments. It’s called boni...
It’s easy to replace facings with binding. Trim off the full seam allowance around the neckline, and follow one of the two methods above ...
This is a fast and easy way to apply bias tape. If your fabric is slippery, or if you’re concerned you will miss catching the other side ...