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Fig 48

Make easy bias-binding tape
The easy way to make short-length bias tapes is to find the 45 angle across the fabric surface. Mark the diagonal
line.
Mark adjacent parallel lines for the width of the bias strip you want. Cut along the marked lines.
Now, join them together to make the long bias tapes –
• Place the first strip face up on the table.

• Place the 2nd strip face down on the table on top of the first, so it is at a 90-degree angle.
• The resulting two strips should make an L shape. Ie. Keep the strips’ right sides across each other, extending
at the edges.

• Draw a line with a pencil between the two points where the two strips cross.
• Then sew on this line. Join them together diagonally, as in the picture. (Fig 49)

Fig 49

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CITS : Apparel - Sewing Technology - Exercise 34