HOW TO MAKE BIAS TAPE WITHOUT A BIAS MAKER

Why spend money on bias tape when you could make your own in the fabric, width and length you need? Here's how to make bias tape without a bias maker!
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[@cindylmy]

Best tutorial for bias tape! I don't even think I'll be getting bias tape makers anymore.

[@MEXTguide_yoyo]

Thankyou so much! I need to tru and make my own bias tape to use as trimming for a cosplay outfit. Your video is short and sweet, it's just what i needed

[@elisemenne8758]

This is true genius!!!!!! Thanks for sharing this lovely trick!!!
Now I can tackle the whole world of sewiing in one fell swoop without the gadget which I cant find here, -or have to wait for weeks should I order one online!!
Love your dress as well!!! i learn so many tricks and shortcuts on your channel, truly appreciative and a little in awe!! God bless your hands and work, and just your whole family too!!!

[@proudasiangirl576]

You are very clever. This is a great hack. Not only do I not need to buy bias, I don't even need to buy a bias maker!

[@CarolCurler]

WOW!! After dozens of videos (I'm a beginner), I finally get it because of YOUR video! Love it! THANK YOU for all the time you put into making and sharing this.

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Carol! I'm glad I could help! xoxo

[@cdeleon6888]

I’m trying to make masks for my fellow nurses and can’t find any bias tape anywhere on line. Thanks to you I can now make my own. Thank you so much.

[@mandykirby9511]

me too! I couldn't even find a bias tape tool/maker, so here I am. Thank you for the helpful video!!!

[@bostongrammy7531]

For mask binding and ties, you don't need bias; straight across the fabric is fine. Bias is needed when you have curves.

[@teririordan2042]

Since you are not going around curves for mask ties, you really don't need bias tape. You can cut on straight of grain.

[@kenzoezequiel9525]

A trick: you can watch series at flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies lately.

[@sterlingmisael133]

@Kenzo Ezequiel Yea, I've been using flixzone} for years myself :)

[@dellsmith6682]

OMG I have been racking my brain trying to figure out an easier way to do this and I stumbled on your video, THANK YOU! THIS IS BRILLIANT!!!! For those of us who can't afford the automatic bias maker or the bias tape makers are the wrong size this will work wonders. Thanks again!!!!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks for your lovely comment, Dell! I'm happy you found my video helpful and easy! xoxo

[@cherylmahon8324]

I am making face masks and needed bias tape and all the stores are closed due to the covid-19. I have watched so many videos on how to make bias tape. I was almost in tears cause they all made it so difficult. Thank goodness I came across your video. I cannot thank you enough for making this so easy. And I didn't have to try and find a bias tape maker. You are a God send.

[@missrose9164]

There is one for a clip to make them continuous.

[@Max-im8ie]

This really worked! I was thinking of buying a set of bias makers, but now I don't need to :) Thank you!

[@annemcpherson6142]

That is so clever using a pin to fold the bias tape, I've never seen this before and its so simple. Thank you for posting this clip, very informative.

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks for your kind comment, Anne! I'm happy you found my tutorial easy and informative!

[@marianneyag4106]

You want to start on a project and you don't have bias tape, nor the machine. Thank you for your easy presentation. Love it.

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Marianne! Glad you found it useful and informative!

[@wearetemporary]

This is unreal. What an incredibly simple and effective method!! Just made some very rare 1-3/8 Hem Facing with this method. Before coming to your site I was spending an hour pulling my hair out trying to find some for sale. THANK YOU! Xo

[@lakishabuchanan2328]

I just made 14 feet of bias tape using your tutorial. Thank you for making it easy to make it.

[@meeravthomas69]

Wow what a wonderful idea. Thank you so much.... 🥰🥰👌👌
I am an Indian, from kerala. After many searches I found this. Once again thank you 🙏

[@mrsmajbaptist]

I have never found a simpler, better more concise video on how to make bias tape! It is perfect! I will refer back again & again until I have it memorized. Thank you so much!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks so much, Kerry! You made my day! xoxo

[@StacyAnnMusic]

freaking thank you. Just when you need a bias tape maker, you can't get one anywhere. You are the best!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks StacyAnne. So happy I could be of help!

[@ginam3862]

Well done and thoroughly explained without words! Thank you, I haven’t made my own bias tape in years and this video is very encouraging

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Gina! Happy you found my tutorial useful and informative!

[@sgreig97]

Thankyou so much! I have been struggling and feeling defeated but this was so easy to follow and my bias turned out perfect!! Thankyou!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks for letting me know! I'm so happy my you found my tutorial helpful!

[@walkawayheatherene341]

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[@paulpardee]

oh my god, I'm so mad I didn't find this video an hour ago when I started making bias tape the hard way. This is genius!

[@sclmb]

Very comprehensive and well-shot video. I now understand the whole process. Thank you.

[@GrandmaMeow-gg3gl]

Wonderful money saving idea😺THANK YOU

[@bleachelf]

This just saved my sanity. Thank you!

[@bettymackey379]

Coolest trick on the ironing board!

[@cindygrubbs8899]

Just what I needed! Better than using clunky tools! Thank you so very much! Love this!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Cindy!

[@elnorebarnett8185]

Fantastic!!! Pure genius.

[@kimboots1]

You made that look so easy. Now, please, teach my son Algebra!

[@lillism8534]

This comment made my day

[@LivingCoast2Coast]

Lol...

[@fionadias2713]

😀😀

[@carlasurendran2367]

Easy, complete instructions. Great video. Thank you.

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks for your wonderful comment Carla!

[@emmacarpenter4055]

So simple to make yet so, so nice that it works so well!!!. Thank you.

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Emma!

[@phumagu]

Such a great hack! Pure genius! I'm making face masks and all of the bias tape are sold out.

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks! Happy sewing!

[@lindasuemac]

This is fantastic!!! Thanks so much. And everything is so neat and tidy!

[@cattystevenson7501]

Best video tutorial.... Hands down!!!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Catty!

[@karenf9831]

You are amazing..I'm making these today..thank you sewing Angel 😇

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Karen!

[@stephanies870]

No talking but easy to follow video. I'd like to suggest adding measurements of your starting fabric and what size bias tape it makes, plus what yardage you'll end up with in the video. Going to hop over to your blog post now...

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Hi, Stephanie! Thanks for watching my video and for your suggestions. There's a whole series of tutorials for bias tape on my site, all the other details are highlighted there, including a bias chart and calculator theseamanmom.com/?s=bias

[@amritaghosh8103]

The process is mind blowing ! Thank you for this great tutorial. ❤

[@sskeletonhell]

what a genius solution! thank you so much!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know! xoxo

[@Aljobritt]

its such a great method and really works!

[@kristiakamotherofamarine5404]

I used a combination of 2 videos to come to an end result. This video's method didn't seem to work flawlessly, but it was faster doing it all by hand. So, thank you for posting.

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Kristi! Happy to help, even for just a bit :)

[@melodie155]

Got exactly what I was looking for. Was wondering how to iron the bias tape. Thank you so much for the awesome video. Any language can figure this one out.

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks so much, Melodie! I'm happy you found this easy and informative!

[@chloeeefg5775]

Brilliant! I must give this a try. Thanks! 😃

[@Khamryn]

Sewing sorcery! Thank you so much for this

[@natamar07]

This is simply amazing 😉!!! Thank you sooo much!! I’m making surgical masks for my family some are in medical field and need them ASAP!! What a unique and wonderful and simple way to make lots of bias tape! I don’t have any on hand but I found lots of white cotton fabric!!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Marie! And how wonderful that you're helping others with your masks! xoxo

[@susienichols5706]

OMG!! you make it look so easy. I will try it!!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Susie! Enjoy!

[@bottomfeeders6019]

All I can say is Wow and Thank you!

[@amakaonuoha7127]

are u for real? Girl u are a genius. God bless u real good

[@PatTrnkaAdams]

Thank you so much for this. So clever!! This works beautifully! I love starch, so I have found that if I heavily starch the fabric before cutting the bias strips this is so easy! I, too, am making masks and this allowed me to continue after I ran out of elastic. I am especially happy with this because the mask I make now is adjustable. Stay safe.

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks so much, Pat! The starch tip is awesome, I'll try it the next time I make bias! Be safe! xoxo

[@LanaClarkLC]

Would you mind sharing what you use to make the masks resizable?

[@tamarynleighwilkinson9324]

Worked like a charm, thank you❤

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks so much for letting mw know! I'm so happy this method worked out great for you! xoxo

[@phuongkern8027]

How clever! Thank you 🙏👍👍👍

[@mirnacruz8335]

I love this way of doing the bias... It's amazing

[@MariaLopez-hc2nm]

Excellent 😊!! I knew there had to be a way without the bias tape maker.as I don't have the time to wait for Amazon to send it in 3-5 weeks. Thank you for your innovative idea😃😃😃

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Maria! Happy to help :) xoxo

[@tinahylton-dei7032]

Wow creativity at it's best 👍

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Tina! xoxo

[@babybirbs]

This was extremely helpful. Thanks so much for the video!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks so much for letting me know! Glad I could help! xoxo

[@sweetlunamaria]

Fantastic tutorial! I also loved the background music. Excellent choice!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks so much! xoxo

[@stephaniew2545]

What a brilliant hack!!!! Thanks so much!

[@kimnguyen1227]

Thanks for this! But I am confused by it looks like there’s 1/4 inch left between the folds when you start out with 2 inch. 2 - 1 - .25 - .25 should give you .5 inch left.

[@ianthomas7139]

So clever. Thanks!

[@carol-annejames8940]

Wow! That's all I can say...thank u so much!

[@billienuhfer447]

Very clever!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Billie!

[@faithvilardo8479]

This was so genius! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@marivcf8615]

This is totally brilliant! Thank you

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Mari!

[@gemmasremchevich6719]

Genius with the pin. Will try this method. Thank you

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Gemma! Have fun! :)

[@aarushigoel7302]

Was super helpful. Made my own bias tape at home :)

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Hi Aarushi! Thanks so much for letting me know, happy to hear my tutorial was easy to follow!

[@aarushigoel7302]

Easy Peasy Creative Ideas :) also, if it helps, instead of using a pin; I used a safety pin

[@RememberTheTrees]

This is an awesome tip, thank you.

[@alau2058]

So pretty in pink!

[@TammiB71]

Perfect or should I say genius. Thanks so much!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Tammi!

[@jaynejansen7023]

This was so helpful thank you!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Jayne! So happy you enjoyed my tutorial!

[@gonora777]

Thank you for the detailed instructions.

[@meenasingh567]

Wow great idea, thankyou so much for sharing.God bless you.

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks so much, Meena!

[@helenweatherby1694]

Excellent! Thanks.

[@CallMe_Keys]

thank you soo much!! an actual life saverrrr

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Happy to help! And thanks for letting me know you enjoyed my tutorial ❤

[@sukanyaswaminathan3088]

Awesome idea

[@sabihashaikh5698]

Awsm method.. It works well😊

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Sabiha!

[@patriciagabrielides3146]

Brilliant 🤩 Thank you. Pat 🐨🇦🇺

[@dahlyah]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!!

[@phuongkern8027]

EXCELLENT! Thank you for the tutorial video. 🙏❤️

[@patriciavincent5076]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@suewaverley528]

This is so clever! Thank you, perfect. :)

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Sue!

[@thembikunene5175]

Love it!!! ❤️🇿🇦❤️

[@ritalaabid3114]

Thank you a lot! 😊

[@betssteenkamp1773]

I just lovvvve your method and will defenitely apply it with the myriads of facemasks I make at the moment. Xoxox

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Bets and happy sewing!

[@ladyalexandra2980]

Great! Thank you! ( only one thing: i wonder, why you cut off the part on the right sie. Leaving it on, you could make more longer strips)

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Alexandra! Not sure I get your question as there are 2 parts where I discarded the right side. If you're referring to the part where I fold the fabric and make a square then discarded the excess fabric on the right side, that's how it's done, you need a square to work with for cutting bias strips. If you mean the part where I cut the strips with the rotary cutter then discard the corner on the right side, I'm doing it because that part is too small and when the strips are joined, the seams are too close to each other, they'll look bulky in a project.

[@gunillaahlbin2532]

What measurements do you use?

[@marygautreaux2431]

Awesome!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Mary! xoxo

[@dianekitzerow647]

Genius - many thanks!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Diane! xoxo

[@Ahlesunnat900]

Waaaaaaooo so brilliant

[@junerowe309]

Amazing. Thanks so much

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, June! xoxo

[@playthebsidefirst6231]

I'm very grateful for this video. I'm also grateful for you using this piece of music that I heard once and was never able to find again. Please, what is the name of it?

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks! I honestly can't remember the name, I think it's in RUclips's library!

[@isabellerashmi1965]

This is brilliant

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Isabelle!

[@rosarosado2780]

I love it !!!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Rosa! xoxo

[@melanielynch4441]

GENIUS!!!!

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks, Melanie!

[@edithventura329]

nice easy thankyou

[@shivangibhavsar7787]

Thank you ...u save my 875 money

[@atumnefer]

You rock for this here!

[@moniquereed3294]

works just as well with straight-grain strips. I don't even actually "iron" them--I just set the iron on top and pull the strips out from under. Life saver!

[@sindyorami1866]

Thanks

[@kathleenmartin2448]

Brilliant

[@tommyd1376]

i think this is a great idea, but I am having problems with the measurements. I cut my strip 2" wide and did the pin with a 1" width, when I fold under the 1/4" and each side, it doesn't go through and the causes it to fold in 1/2" on each side instead of the 1/4" at starting point. What am I doing wrong. trying to take a 2" strip to a 1" strip as measurements show in the video.

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Thanks for the heads up, Tommy. We mixed up the measurements as we did 1" and 1"2 bias the same time.

[@pennysmith6657]

Clever!

[@Khaziaibbu2305]

Thank u

[@ChaunaCasteel]

What size does the actual bias come out after it is completely folded?

[@EasyPeasyCreativeIdeas]

Chauna, it should be half the original size. So if you're starting with 1" wide strip you should get 1/2" for single fold bias. If you want to get double fold bias it would be 1/4 of the original width of the strip.

[@ChaunaCasteel]

Easy Peasy Creative Ideas So, if I want a double fold @ 1/2” I would need 2 inches?

[@LunaTiquePirate]

Wow, must be nice to be clever and dexterous!! (6 minutes? Hmmm. I'll scale that by a factor of 20 for me accompanied by tons of expletives and ending in tears and beers. *Sigh*)