1" single fold bias tape - how wide cut strips
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1" single fold bias tape - how wide cut strips
Does the 1" refer to how wide the tape is when both sides are 'folded' in? Would I then cut bias strips at two inches and fold in 1/2 inch on each side? Thanks!
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Use double fold to cover/bind an edge, like a quilt. Use single fold for adding a casing to slip a string or a piece of elastic through.
When making a sleeveless dress, you can "bind" the edge with a contrasting doublefold tape (think lightweight cotton summer dress), or use singlefold tape as a narrow, light weight facing. When making a velvet dress, a self facing would be too bulky, so single fold tape is recommended for facings of this weight.
Hope this helps you think through other possible uses.
When making a sleeveless dress, you can "bind" the edge with a contrasting doublefold tape (think lightweight cotton summer dress), or use singlefold tape as a narrow, light weight facing. When making a velvet dress, a self facing would be too bulky, so single fold tape is recommended for facings of this weight.
Hope this helps you think through other possible uses.
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Wrights also sells double fold and in various widths. And the description is that simple - single fold only has the outside edges folded in and double fold has these edges folded back in so that you can 'encase' the fabric edge. Also, if you look closely at double fold, you will see that one edge is just slightly more narrow than the other. This is the side you use on top. This helps assure that your edge stitching will catch the underside.
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