Continuous Bias Binding
 

Just want to share with you something I recently discovered: How to cut continuos bias binding!

I've learned to cut bias as a child/teenager, but the "old fashioned way" - and I've always hated to have triangles left over! Now I stumbled over this method that uses a square to cut bias - ingenious!

Probably most of you experienced quilters already know that, but maybe there's another newbie out there to whom this information might be helpful?

http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccal...ontinuous_bias

Thanks for the link. I have seen this several times but have not seen the printed directions.

The thing I don't like about this method is that it creates a lot of seams in the binding. I did it this way just once.

I also agree with Prism99 I do not like all the seams it creates and it is very time consuming

I agree with Shelbie, Pirate's tutorial is similar to this one but better because you can use any size width of fabric instead of having to start with a square. Pirate also has you mark the seam line so it's easier to pin your fabric properly when getting ready to sew that final seam.

Cari

I've always done the method that Monale posted, and it's always been good for me. But I find the method posted by Shelbie interesting, and I've saved the pdf for future reference. Thanks for sharing to each of you.

I'm going to try that next time! Sounds great as there's no need to cut a square first - that would be perfect! Thanks for the link!

I will try it also. Sounds very interesting. Thank you

Yes, it does create a lot of seams in the binding.

Mondale, I use this method and I am happy with it. Bias is easier to work with and makes a stronger binding.

Thanks for the video. It's taken away my hesitation to make bias binding!

Thank you for the link. I have seen this technique a few years back but it looked confusing but watching Beths video made it very doable

Those "mark, sew and cut" always seem too complicated for me. I just fold along the bias, then double fold so it will fit under my ruler, cut all the strips and then sew them together.

The method I learned is faster, can be rotary cut and makes miles at a time. Much faster that starting with a square. I start with a yard cut of fabric, fold it crosswise, turn the triangle area to the top, fold each side towards the middle, which leaves you an odd shape. Trim off the folded edges, and cut strips 2.5" inches all the way down. (If you square your sides before you fold the fabric it does make it easier to connect the strips.) sew my strips together, iron it in half, and apply to the quilt. I do end up with extra length of bias, but I am now cutting the leftovers down the crease and using the now 1.25" strips, I am crochetting a rag rug and this makes the strips all the same width.

Bias binding
 

this version is not continuous but preferred method for me

Cutting Bias Binding by Gene Black----video

I never cut bias for binding. WOF works great for me.

Onemoe, take a look at the method of making bias binding that I mentioned earlier in this post. In Shelley Rodgers method, you only get a seam every 42 or 43" (depends on WOF) and I don't find one hour to make enough bias binding for a King Sized quilt (430" +) to be that time consuming. Try it, you'll like it!

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Here is another try at posting the instructions for the method of bias binding that I use! Let me know if anyone tries it! If you can read it I use the third method on this page.
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this is exactly the method I was trying to describe. Thank you. I don't remember where I learned it.

Thanks DonnaP & madamekelly, I'm going to try this the next time I need bias!!!