Click the link above to download your free PDF download of a bias binding template pattern!
Making bias binding can take a lot of fabric, therefore it is more economical to cut pieces that can be joined to form one long strip.
Joining the bias strips –
Trim the fabric strips that need to be joined as shown below. Use the binding template to make sure the joining lines are correctly cut.
Place the sections to be joined as shown, taking approximately half a centimetre or a 1/4 inch seam
allowance. The amount of seam allowance you take is not crucial, as long as the amount taken is even and the strips form a continuous line at the top and bottom when joined.
Now trim as shown and press the seam open.
Press the strip in half to form a gentle crease line.
Press each edge almost into the center crease, leave a tiny gap, watch your fingers with the iron.
If you are anything like me you will love making this gorgeous trim, particularly if you don’t have an overlocker
(serger). Please see my post – Applying Bias Binding for sewing instructions.
Happy Sewing!
