I didn't get through my jacket project, but I did get through the bias tape making part of it.
I did try out the tip on PatternReview and had better luck with it, but still couldn't get it quite right. The fabric still wanted to twist around occasionally.
I solved the problem by using both. I ran the fabric through the bias tape maker, then held it up close to the pin. Here - a picture or three will help I think.
Using both the pin and the bias tape maker worked pretty well for the fabric I was using. At least, I'm assuming I had trouble because of the fabric and not because of me. It seems like I would not have had as hard a time with a thicker, more firm fabric.
We'll see. I've definitely put the making and applying of bias tape on my list of things to accomplish well.
2 comments:
One thing that really helps it to use spray starch. Spray pretty heavy and then iron it dry, then make your bias.
I should have thought of that. I've starched slippery fabrics before to make them easier to work with for cutting, but I didn't think to use that technique here.
Good one. Thanks :)
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