How to Make Bias Binding Tape Using Just 1 Pin

Today’s post the 3rd tutorial on How to Make Your Own Bias Binding which is the first part of my Bias Binding Series.

I’ll be showing you How to make Bias Binding Tape Using Just 1 Pin

Coming up next in my Bias Binding Series I’ll be showing you How to Make Your Own Bias Binding Tape Using No Pins or Tolls and then we’ll be moving on to the How to Sew Bias Binding series of tutorials where I’ll be sharing a variety of ways to sew bias binding to finish seam edges.

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Here’s an example of where I’ve used bias binding for my next sewing pattern that’s coming out soon.

Ok… Lets have some fun and make some bias binding.

How to Make Bias Binding Tape Using Just 1 Pin

All you need is 1 sewing pin, a tape measure or ruler, your bias cut fabric strip, and your iron.

My bias cut fabric strip is 1″ wide which is going to make a 1/2″ single fold bias binding strip and when folded again it will become a 1/4″ double fold bias binding strip.

My first Bias Binding post shows you how to cut your fabric to make your bias binding strips. You can find it by clicking here or on the fabric strips image below.

First thing we need to do is insert the pin into the iron board like I have in the image below. As I’m making 1/2″ wide bias binding tape the space between where the pin has been inserted needs to be 1/2″ wide. If you were making 1″ wide bias binding tape then you would need to leave a gap of 1″ underneath the pin.

Fold both sides of the bias fabric strip in towards the centre to help get the folds started and then gently guide it under the pins as shown below.

Once fabric strip is under the pin gently pull the fabric through about an 1″ or so at a time and press as you go. You may need to give the folds a little helping hand to form as you gently pull the fabric through. Be sure not to pull the fabric too hard as it’s cut on the bias and can easily stretch which would make it narrower than we want it to be.