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How to: cut your own bias tape

how to cut bias tape

Last week I shared my nifty new tool – a bias tape maker. I didn’t really think about including the directions on how to cut bias tape fabric. But after a few comments and emails, I heard you loud & clear – you wanted a detailed tutorial on how I cut the fabric. I’ll do my best – but if you have any questions feel free to leave them in the comments section & I’ll answer them there.
bias tape supplies

You’ll need: fabric (at least 1 yd), a yard stick, a fabric marking pen, and scissors or a rotary cutter. If you use a rotary cutter you’ll also need a cutting board. To keep things simple I used scissors (because we all have those, right?) Alrighty then… let’s get started!
cutting on a 45

Start by measuring from each corner 12 inches in each direction. This is where my high school geometry came in handy. Since the corner is a 90 degree corner, if you make both sides the same length, then you get a 45 degree angle. After you mark 12 inches from the corner on each side, then line up the marks and draw your line.
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After you have the first line, measure over two inches (or whatever width you need) from that line (away from the corner you started with, and make another line. Do it as many times as you need to get your length. Cut on the lines with scissors or a rotary cutter – either works great as long as you are precise.
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Now you’ve got all your strips – yay! Join all of them into one long strip (or two shorter ones, whatever you need), but placing them right sides together in a V pattern. It looks wrong until you stitch it up on your sewing machine.

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Once sewn together, it makes a continuous strip.
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Iron your seams out flat and you’re ready to run it through the machine.
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Now know how to cut bias tape! Pretty simple, but it can really finish off a project beautifully. Oh! And, you can use the same cutting method to cut strips to use for piping, just omit the machine 🙂

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About Gina Luker

Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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  1. Jacqueline says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:48 am

    Thank you for hosting this lovely party and for sharing the bias tape tutorial!

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  2. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:49 am

    Great tutorial, if I ever take up sewing (or fabric arts) I’ll try it. Thanks for hosting!

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  3. Okio B Designs says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:54 am

    Thanks for hosting Gina!

    Jeanine

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  4. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:02 am

    Thanks LOTS for hosting Gina!!! XO, Aimee

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:10 am

    Thanks for hosting Gina!

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  6. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:21 am

    thanks so much gina! awesome party as usual!!!!! hugs…

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  7. Peggy57 says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:21 am

    Hi Gina, thanks so much for hosting.

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  8. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:30 am

    Thanks for hosting, Gina.

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  9. Heather says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:32 am

    Hi Gina! Thanks for hosting – just linked up project #120. Thank you for the bias tape tutorial. I have plans to make a cushon for a bench and will use this tutorial to make bias tape for it! Am pinning this! Also am your newest follower. Please visit my blog sometime to say hello. I love to make new bloggy friends!
    Heather @ settingforfour.blogspot.com

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  10. GirlRural.com says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:35 am

    So inspired this week! I even found a blog offering upholstery classes within a reasonable distance of me. Though I do upholstery I’ve never been formally taught and I bet there are some great shortcuts. Ha ha. Thanks for the link party!

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  11. How to Nest for Less says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:55 am

    Wow, super cute idea! Love that!! Thanks for hosting again this week 🙂

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  12. Delilah Love says

    March 1, 2012 at 3:12 am

    Thanks for hosting Gina! Have a wonderful Thursday!

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  13. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    March 1, 2012 at 3:16 am

    great tutorial! Thanks for hosting 🙂

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  14. Abbie says

    March 1, 2012 at 3:40 am

    Love the bias tape tutorial! Way better than buying it from the store!

    Thanks for hosting, Gina!

    ~Abbie

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  15. Blue Creek Home says

    March 1, 2012 at 3:57 am

    Thanks for hosting, Gina.

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  16. Samm Spangler says

    March 1, 2012 at 4:27 am

    Thank you so much for hosting!! Loving everything this week!

    Samm @ LittleHouseintheBigD.com

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  17. Kerry Rossow says

    March 1, 2012 at 4:31 am

    Thanks for hosting, Gina!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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  18. Carol Petroni says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:16 am

    My first party hook up with you. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  19. Donata @ DK's Craft Cafe says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    Thank you so much for hosting, Gina!

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  20. Our Pinteresting Family says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Thank you for hosting! :)Megan

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  21. Rebekah Greiman says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    It’s so close to the weekend, I can almost taste it. Good Thursday morning to you! Today, I have a Cheap, Organic Face Wash recipe. It ends up costing less than $.01 per use and is super easy to make! Thanks for hosting the party once again. Have a great rest o the week!
    Rebekah-www.potholesandpantyhose.com

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  22. Curtains in My Tree says

    March 1, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    thanks for having the party today I am # 352 !!!!!!!!! what a big party

    Janice

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  23. Kelly says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    Thanks for hosting. I’m a brand new “linker” here. New follower too 🙂 YAY!

    Kelly
    http://www.livelaughrowe.com

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  24. Kelly @ herringbone lane says

    March 1, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Thanks for hosting! Following along via GFC.

    Kelly @ herringbone lane

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  25. Cristy @ menemini says

    March 1, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Thank you for having a great party!
    I linked up a scrumptious Chicken soup sure to combat those winter bugs from my new blog.
    What a great sewing tutorial!

    Reply
  26. Pamela says

    March 2, 2012 at 2:10 am

    Thanx for hosting!

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  27. Mrs. T says

    March 2, 2012 at 4:29 am

    Thanks for hosting!! I’m your newest follower!

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  28. Beth says

    March 2, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Thanks for hosting!

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  29. divya sharma says

    March 13, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    Thank you so much for hosting. Lot’s of love.

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