Making bias tape in smaller sizes?
#1
Today I've been working on a mock up pattern for one of my quilted stained glass windows to get a feel for the size. I haven't gotten the whole thing printed out yet (the size is 24x24 so lots of paper to piece together), but I measured out some of the leading on what I printed so far. The smaller leading measures out to about 1/8" and 3/16". The smallest size of bias tape one of Clover's bias tape makers make is 1/4".
How do you make bia tape in really small sizes and how would you go about attaching it to the quilt temporarly?
How do you make bia tape in really small sizes and how would you go about attaching it to the quilt temporarly?
#2
For 1/8", I would fuse wonder under to the back of the bias tape fabric and cut out 1/8" strips. Fuse them in place and then zig zag them down. Try this on some scrap, to make sure you can make a tight turn if needed. I don't know how the fusible will act on stretching the fabric in a tight arc. You may have to tug on it a bit first, before you fuse it down.
To temporarily hold the others down, I would use Elmer's glue and then set it with an iron. It will easily wash out later, and if you want to move it? just tug on it, reposition it and then glue it back down :D:D:D
To temporarily hold the others down, I would use Elmer's glue and then set it with an iron. It will easily wash out later, and if you want to move it? just tug on it, reposition it and then glue it back down :D:D:D
#6
Originally Posted by jayelee
Quilterfancy.com sells clover mini bias tape 1/8 inch I buy my small leading easier than trying to make it
#9
Originally Posted by jayelee
The last time I bought some I bought it on ebay and got two and a half rolls for $5. Maybe you could check there
#10
Originally Posted by susie-susie-susie
try bias bars. I have a set that are 1/4, 1/2, and 3/8, and I think you could make the 1/4 inch smaller. Good luck.
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