How to Apply Bias Binding - Method 2

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 of the tape with your stitching, choose Method 1 instead.

Press single-fold bias tape in half or use double-fold bias tape. Wrap the bias tape around the raw edge, while you push the fabric into the fold as far as it will go. Place the slightly wider side of the bias tape on the bottom. Pin in place. At this point you may want to lightly steam the binding so it forms around the curves.

Take your work to the sewing machine and edgestitch close to the edge of the bias tape. When edgestitching, it’s better to be a little farther away from the edge and to catch both sides of the tape than to be super close to the edge and risk going over the edge. Press.