Patti,
yes it is still a full bias strip...Perhaps I didnt clearly describe my process.
Oh, I just understood your point.
These are two different processes. You will still get a nice even edge using my process. The advantage is that you can make any size stem and obtain almost any curve without distortion using this process.
If you are using a trifold bias strip method, you will not cut out the back. But, one thing to cosider is that there is a limit to how small the loop can be based on the width of your bias strip if you are using
The bias will only stretch so far.....
The key, if you are using this type of strip, is to sew the concave side of the curve first, then the bias will stretch around the outside of the curve.