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Fabric cut on the bias has more stretch than fabric cut on the straight of grain. For this reason, bias tape easily fits around corners and curves.
To make yards and yards of continuous bias tape, lay out fabric and cut off one end at a 45-degree angle. Sew this cut piece to the other end. See Diagram #1.
On the reverse side of the fabric, mark off the desired bias tape width parallel to the 45 degree edge. (Diagram #1 shows five strips but mark as many as your fabric will allow.)
Place the two lengthwise edges right sides together and offset both ends the desired width of the finished tape. For example, for 1-1/4" tape, offset piece #1 and #5 (shown in Diagram #2) 1-1/4". Sew a 1/4 " seam along the length of the fabric creating a spiraled piece of fabric.
Cut along the marked lines in the spiral starting at the line between #1 and #2 and continue to the end.
To figure how much bias tape you will get out of a piece of fabric:
(1) Measure your piece of fabric that you are going to be cutting your bias strips from.
(2) Now multiply the measurement of the fabric by itself to get the squares inches of the area.
(3) Then divide the squares inches by the desired width of the bias strip.
For Example :
Square = 12"
So 12 x 12 = 144 square inches
Bias Tape Width = 2"
Therefore, 144 / 2 = 72 " of 2" wide bias strips from a 12" square
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The diagonal line across the grain of the fabric?
bias
The diagonal line across the grain of a fabric?
BIAS
What is the Diagonal line across the grain of the fabric?
BIAS
What part of speech does bias play in this sentence The pattern cautioned that users be sure to choose a fabric with a marked bias?
Bias is a noun in that sentence.
what- The pattern cautioned that users be sure to choose a fabric with a marked bias?
(n) a line on the weave of fabric
What Can Be Used To Mark Fabric?
Fabric chalk
What is the most common use for a bias cut?
Fabric cut along the bias has stretch and allows it to go around curves
What is the diagonal line against fabric grain?
That is the bias. When you have a pattern that states "cut on bias" the pattern piece would be placed in a fastion that would be a "diagonal line against fabric grain". Pattern pieces cut in this fashion are sometimes more difficult to sew because when fabric is cut on the bias it gives the cut edge more of a stretch.
What is a bias cut fabric used to finish garment edges?
Looking closely at a square of fabric, you will see a thread that runs vertically and a thread that runs horizontally, this is galled the grain of the fabric. Bias cut fabric is fabric that is cut diagonally to the grain. In other words, if you cut off a corner and then cut another strip at the same diagonal, say 2 1/2 inches wide, you will have a bias cut fabric. this strip of fabric can then be folded taking both outer edges toward the center and then folded again in half. It can be used to finish anything from blankets, quilts garments etc. as it is very bendable and pliable because it stretches as a result of being cut on the bias.
How do you remove feviquick mark from fabric without damaging the fabric?
To remove feviquick mark from the fabric without damaging the fabric you will have to let it dry first before soaking the fabric and wash it gently.
How many garments per Linear meter?
The answer will depend on the width of the fabric and also on how much fabric is required for the garment and whether or not that is along the bias.
This word can mean a form of prejudice or fabric that is cut diagonally across the grain. what is the word?
Bias
