How to Apply Bias Binding - Method 1

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 want to bind, with the right sides together.

Sew in the groove of the unfolded part, where the fold was previously, about ¼” (6mm) from the edge.

Press the seam toward the binding. Fold the bias tape to the inside and line up the fold with the line of stitching you just sewed.

Pin or hand baste in place. If you’re going around a curve, you may want to steam and press the bias tape as you pin it in place around the curves, so the tape fits the shape of the curve.

 

Edgestitch close to the fold of the binding, and press.