7 Ways to Sew Bias Binding

How to sew bias binding in lots of different ways including ready made bias binding, using your own bias binding, some non conventional methods using an overlocker stitch instead of a fold and using both bias binder feet and adjustable bias binder feet on your sewing machine. There are so many ideas and tips in this step by step tutorial video there really is something for everyone. Links to all the tools below including ready made bias binding, quilters ruler, rotary cutter, cutting mat, bias binder sewing machine feet and adjustable bias binder sewing machine feet, Prym mini iron and mini ironing board below plus additional tutorials for using a bias binder on a coverstitch machine and a blog post for creating you own bias binding.

00:00 Introduction
02:54 Half binding visible from the right side
11:20 Binding fully hidden inside the garment
18:35 Binding fully visible on the right side
25:43 Overlocked binding half visible from the right side
32:12 Overlocked binding fully hidden inside the garment
34:25 Sewing binding in the round and how to join binding on the diagonal
38:46 Sewing binding in the round joining it after application
42:16 Sewing with a bias binder foot
47:38 Sewing with an adjustable bias binder foot
53:21 Conclusion

[nancyhurt]

I’m sewing dresses for Dress a girl around the world and the pattern has bias trimmed neckline and armholes, so this came at the perfect time! I’ve been using a variety of methods on each dress, so I’m getting lots of practice. Dress number 45 almost done!

[wendyfay]

TIP- Use a hair straightener in your sewing room. Heats up fast, no need for ironing board, and you can easily press small items.😊

[denisedorsey]

Fantastic and comprehensive tutorial. I’ve saved it to my playlist for future reference. I appreciate that you created chapters as that will help.

[terriberg]

This tutorial is so easy to understand . I appreciate all the different applications and foot options!

[maureencullen]

That was brilliant.you explained everything in such a detailed way but at a pace that was easy to follow.

[shazzx]

Thanks Lucy. This tutorial has been so helpful as a newbie to sewing

[karenmcneil]

Thank you. ps your engagement ring is beautiful 🙂

[janetlink]

Thankyou so much for this binding tutorial. Especially joining the binding in the round as I was wanting to do this on an upcoming project and wasn't sure how to do it properly. You've covered every possible application. I will be referring back to this tutorial in the future. Thankyou. Also thankyou for the demo on the adjustable bias binder as I have that foot for my brilliance.

[craftymystic]

Very helpful, I own a Viking, and those feet, but have not used them yet. This helps!

[DebbieKirkwood]

awesome! Such a useful video resource - thankyou :-)

[patrysnel]

Does the thread match the bias binding or the outer fabric?..thank you so much for this tutorial.. greetings from South Africa 😊

[kayjenkins]

This is really helpful, thank you. I’ve been sewing for many years but there were several ideas and methods I’ve never thought of and everything is so clearly explained. Great job 👏👏

[elizabetha]

The last foot you demonstrated has two slots where you insert the bias tape. You need to place the edges of the bias so it goes into the c-shaped slot. There is a diagram on the packaging.

[bref]

I am just starting out sewing and by far, your videos are the most useful and beneficial. You go through everything very thoroughly and you take time to explain and go through the little " what if" scenarios or you "could do this" situation. You also are very good at noting pointers like:
"You can stop with your needle in the down position and that's great for maneuvering around necklines...etc" and then explaining what you mean!
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Thank you! You should do more of these!

[christinecrabb]

Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make this excellent tutorial. I have been avoiding doing any bias binding because I didn’t know how to do it. I feel fully prepared to start it now. Thank you again 👍😁

[diandjohn]

Thank you for your generous videos, they are very helpful. I have a question: How wide is the bias binding you’ve used in the “Binding Fully Hidden” segment?

[suma]

Hi, great video. what is the name of presser foot you are using in this video?!

[lodgechant]

A thousand thanks for this wonderfully thorough, easy to follow tutorial. With greetings from Cape Town!

[nancywerthessen]

Lucy, thank you for this tutorial. You did an excellent job with it. The first foot you used that folds the binding AND sews it simply amazes me when I see it demonstrated. My Janome dealer showed me when I first bought my Janome 9400. I’m going to have to revisit using bias binding, most likely making my own. The reason I’ve avoided the process is because the store bought bias tape is usually stiff and coarse. Besides that, I like the look of using the same fabric for the binding. Feeling inspired…💗

[miaochs]

Bravo. Great presentation. Newer sewer here. No in person sew classes available. But presentation like yours so helpful. Thank you