tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37008695.post409501521110131041..comments2023-09-23T11:07:00.710-05:00Comments on Sew Blessed Cindy: Bias Strips.....Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557328827457784068noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37008695.post-30639273272181826742010-09-11T13:48:47.392-05:002010-09-11T13:48:47.392-05:00Cindy, I was the same way about bias strips. Not ...Cindy, I was the same way about bias strips. Not only did I *hate* cutting them (because it always left an awkward piece of fabric) but 50% of the time, I could *not* figure out which way to sew the strips to get a straight piece of bias!<br /><br />Then, I discovered the continuous bias tube technique. It absolutely changed my outlook on bias. <br /><br />While most directions have you start with a square of fabric, these directions use a rectangle .. and use up *every bit* of it .. minimal waste! From a fat quarter (18"x22") or a 1/4 yard of fabric, you can make over *5* yards of a continuous bias strip (2-1/4" wide) with only *2* seams. It takes me about 1 hour from getting the fabric to the final cutting. You'd get even more bias if the strip was less than 2-1/4".<br /><br />And boy, do I feel incredibly *smug* about it. :-)<br /><br />It's not *my* technique; I can't remember where I first learned it but I did make a tutorial on how to do it (mainly so *I* wouldn't forget!) on my website. The URL for the directions are http://pir8.freeservers.com/quilting/CBT/index.htm and there is a PDF version of it available on that page so you can print out your own copy.<br /><br />(If you don't wish to publish this on your blog, that's fine .. I couldn't find a way to email you privately. I just wanted to bring this method to your attention.)Shelley: the Dread Pirate Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13431557867878383150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37008695.post-60065593980832211702010-08-31T13:10:28.292-05:002010-08-31T13:10:28.292-05:00I do the same thing with using scissors instead of...I do the same thing with using scissors instead of dragging out my mat! Great idea to cut up a bunch and put them in a jar. Thanks!Ellie Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14288896891141227974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37008695.post-80444291085615945812010-08-28T01:09:57.621-05:002010-08-28T01:09:57.621-05:00Me too Cindy. I hate cutting bias strips. But your...Me too Cindy. I hate cutting bias strips. But your jar of gingham bias sure looks pretty.Goosegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10438233253491253506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37008695.post-57672902272514792612010-08-27T23:42:11.667-05:002010-08-27T23:42:11.667-05:00I hate cutting bias strips, too. Even with the ro...I hate cutting bias strips, too. Even with the rotary cutter. So you're not alone!Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04920963862516551109noreply@blogger.com