I've made bias stems only 1/8th in. wide. I use Elmer's school glue with a fine metal tip on the bottle. I cut the fabric a little wider than I need, apply a thin bead of glue on one side and heat set it down with my travel iron. (Only glue down a 1/8th in turning). Then I trim the other side to 1/8th in., apply another bead of glue, and heat set into place with the iron again. Sometimes I want a narrow stem made in matching fabric, not a satin stitch done with the machine. Check out my IRR in progress to see one of these fine strips.
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