Magic Trick! How to get a lot of continuous bias cut fabric strips from a small amount of fabric

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2024

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  • @deborahlabarbera4822
    @deborahlabarbera4822 Před 2 lety +93

    This was the best idea ever. I'm making porch cushions and was able to get about 25 yards of bias strips with your MAGIC trick. My dad was an upholsterer and he taught me a totally different way of doing this. I wish he was still alive so that I could teach him this method. Thank you so much.

  • @sandreawhite7534
    @sandreawhite7534 Před rokem +11

    I’ve seen several other videos on how to cut bias strips, but I have never seen this technique. Who thinks these methods up? Absolutely brilliant. I’m gonna try this on my next project.

  • @zahrahayati4779
    @zahrahayati4779 Před rokem +13

    I wish I can push like button millions of times
    You’re amazing 👍

  • @deborahbrown4414
    @deborahbrown4414 Před 2 lety +32

    I've used this trick since the 80's. Found it on a vhs video on how to upholster. The only difference is after cutting 4 corners off, and cutting through one layer diagonally to opposite corner as she shows. Then flip fabric over and cut down the other corner, through single layer diagonally down to its opposite corner. You'll have a cut opposite of each other but on opposite sides, like an X. This allows the fabric to lay flater to open up to the 6inch section to cut next. It works. So glad someone finally put it on youtube.

    • @ASquarePillowIsntSquare
      @ASquarePillowIsntSquare  Před 2 lety +13

      Interesting alternate option! I found it in a 1979 Sunset book on upholstery. It has saved me on numerous occasions :)

    • @DawnDavidson
      @DawnDavidson Před rokem +4

      @@ASquarePillowIsntSquare Those Sunset books were actually really great! I have a bias tape gadget to run the tape through to create bias binding, and they gave me a parallelogram pattern to use that’s quite efficient. It doesn’t create automatically continuous tape though. This is amazing!

  • @57Linnie
    @57Linnie Před 2 lety +35

    Wow!! That is insanely helpful!! Where do people like you come up with these fantastic ideas?!?! Thank you soooo much!! Too bad I didn’t see this earlier in a previous project, but hey, better late than never. And I could totally follow you ( not totally green sewer). Amazing!!

  • @glamperjan
    @glamperjan Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is the best tutorial on bias binding and I've watched a ton This made the most sense Thank you

  • @gailbemrose248
    @gailbemrose248 Před rokem +7

    Thank you so much. I only had a 38cm square of fabric that i really wanted to use. By doing it this way I was able to get 5mt of binding. Blown me away that's for sure.

  • @pamelaernst5197
    @pamelaernst5197 Před rokem +3

    I’ve watched this several times since I first saw it just for the joy of seeing how you did it and the spectacular results.

  • @karendemers9585
    @karendemers9585 Před 2 lety +51

    Thank you for this. I had only 16 inches of fabric and needed 6 yards of welting. Your method provided me with 9 yards of welting. Brilliant way to maximize yardage.

  • @simones9365
    @simones9365 Před měsícem

    Ha! I could not have imagined where you were going with this! Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @ASquarePillowIsntSquare
      @ASquarePillowIsntSquare  Před 29 dny +1

      @@simones9365 Well half the time I don’t know where I’m going but this time I did 😄

  • @vegababes123
    @vegababes123 Před 3 lety +8

    Now this I have never seen wow girl u make me blush every time I see ur work I so happy I found ur channel thank u my dear for teaching us this cool trick.

  • @jas8815
    @jas8815 Před rokem +3

    What kind of magic is this? It's like origami for sewing! I can't imagine what kind of imagination it takes to come up with something like this. Thanks for sharing!

  • @statchel4683
    @statchel4683 Před 2 lety +15

    You are a genius. I won't even begin to confess how much fabric I have wasted trying to make my own bias tape. Bless you!!

  • @vivaldi1948
    @vivaldi1948 Před 2 lety +4

    I found this method in the internet many years ago to make binding for a quilt. I wrote down the instructions and of course I lost them in the black hole that lives in my sewing room. This is the absolute best method to make bias I've ever seen. Thank you for posting and now I have a video I can save rather than a piece of paper I will promptly loose.

    • @ASquarePillowIsntSquare
      @ASquarePillowIsntSquare  Před 2 lety +4

      I found it a few decades ago in a book, which I have also lost!! Glad I could help you :)

  • @Willow2024
    @Willow2024 Před rokem +4

    Absolutely brilliant! thank you so much for sharing!! I own a marine canvas fabrication shop, and have a lot of cushions for hotels and other clients, and this is such a time saver, fabric saver and $$ saver!!

  • @Kimirakim
    @Kimirakim Před rokem +3

    Best video ever! I HATED making long bias tape but this is an amazing way of saving fabric and time! THANK YOU for this ingenious way to make continuous bias tape and save fabric too

  • @carolyn_r
    @carolyn_r Před 2 lety +11

    that's incredible! I'm going to use it to make bias binding for garment sewing. thanks!

  • @bhornannawindeedeigh5007

    Magical, indeed! 🤩 Mathematical genius? Absolutely!!! 🤩 And your scissors are sharpened perfectly, which to my mind is the whole kit and caboodle. 😃 I'm no seamstress, but I do work with paper and there's nothing better than a perfectly sharpened pair of scissors. When my kids were younger they knew they shouldn't use "mom's scissors" because it drove me nuts if they used them to cut their paper projects for schoolwork. 🤨 Hands off, kiddos! 😅
    Anywayyyyyyy, your bias tape cutting vid was fascinating, and you helped me to feel more comfortable with my obsession of using separate scissors for different mediums. Plus, you're so deft with your cutting of fabric. Truly, I'm impressed. 🙂

  • @oddanneout
    @oddanneout Před 28 dny

    Magic? No this is some kind of wonderful VOODOO! ❤🫶🏼🙏🏼

  • @tributetomama
    @tributetomama Před 2 lety +3

    Wow. I don’t know how you ever came up with that idea but it’s brilliant.

  • @paulandnan
    @paulandnan Před 2 měsíci +1

    Amazing! Invaluable information. Many thanks

  • @cathleenvance4441
    @cathleenvance4441 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Well, I never in all my life......That is pure genius...thank you so much. This is so much easier than the other method I've used in the past...all twisty and hard to see the lines.... I'm doing your method from now on. . just amazing.

  • @jamndunk
    @jamndunk Před 6 měsíci +1

    OMG so much simpler a technique than another 'continuous bias binding' tutorial I used which was tedious & meant I was not consistently accurate in widths which was an inefficient use of material when creating vast amount of cording for some slip covers - thank you so much! ❤

  • @buttafliluvdantru1
    @buttafliluvdantru1 Před 2 lety +13

    You really maximized the fabric. There is basically no waist! Genius! I love it!

    • @johanna6050
      @johanna6050 Před rokem

      In addition, there is no waste. 😉

  • @DenisJava
    @DenisJava Před 2 lety +12

    Excellent method for making bias welt!! I know a similar trick, but this one works even better for maximizing the yardage of bias from your fabric. Definitely saving this trick to my files.

  • @50smokey5ifty
    @50smokey5ifty Před 5 měsíci +1

    I'm a newbie, so, just for funzies, I wanted to try this. You are such an awesome teacher! I didn't really know what I was getting myself into. 84ft later..... lol
    I subscribed to your channel after using your video to make a cushion for an odd shaped chair. You're a fantastic teacher. My cushions turned out perfect thanks to you.

  • @TheEvie202
    @TheEvie202 Před 5 měsíci

    Wow, very impressive! Thank you and greetings from New York City . The seams don’t really matter if the cotton is lightweight.
    Even the purchased bias tape has seams in it and it’s harder and harder to find 100% cotton bias tape, so I will be trying this out .🗽 👍🏼🇵🇷❤️

  • @jacksprat429
    @jacksprat429 Před rokem +3

    Absolutely impressive. Excellent video, and an incredible method to make a nice continuous strip of bias binding. Thank you for showing us how you do it. Magic. You must be Wonder Woman! 🤗🌹💕

  • @CarlaLinkousMaxwell
    @CarlaLinkousMaxwell Před 7 měsíci +2

    Fabulous tutorial! Thank you, this is exactly what I needed to know!! Great info!!

  • @charlottebarnes9600
    @charlottebarnes9600 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic trick, that is amazing! Thank you for sharing this is very helpful when your budget is limited as well!

  • @corrinemoore4804
    @corrinemoore4804 Před 2 lety +11

    This is amazing! I will have to watch again to make sure I understand but I plan on trying this method. Love your channel and your sewing tips!

  • @wendy2269
    @wendy2269 Před 3 měsíci

    In the 1960’s my mom was into redoing upholstery and found this idea somewhere in a newspaper or book and thought she had found the keys to the kingdom. Now I know how to as well thanks to you!

  • @rosesbaker
    @rosesbaker Před 2 lety +1

    Saving on yardage is saving money !!! We can all appreciate that... this was genius 👏 🙌 👌 Thank you for sharing.

  • @Momcat6
    @Momcat6 Před 7 měsíci +1

    How fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing this clever technique ♥

  • @marthahawkinson-michau9611

    Holy carp is that ever genius!!!!
    I’m going to have to remember that trick in the future.

  • @cecedubois5147
    @cecedubois5147 Před rokem +1

    Mind blown!! I've been sewing for decades and this is a winner!! Thank you!!

  • @williejmiles6749
    @williejmiles6749 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Oh my this is absolutely genius.

  • @sherryfaires7931
    @sherryfaires7931 Před 6 měsíci

    I thought this was going to be a method I have seen a few times before. Boy, was I wrong! I was truly amazed! I am amazed! Thank you very much!

  • @seven6pro
    @seven6pro Před 2 lety +9

    Worked like a charm. I made 25 yards and sewed up the binding this morning! Thanks!

  • @kendal4452
    @kendal4452 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow, that is brilliant! Thks for sharing. ❤

  • @kentfarmhouse4039
    @kentfarmhouse4039 Před 4 měsíci

    That was a great video!!! The amount of time I saved not having to sew all the strips together was unbelievable.

  • @evangeline3152
    @evangeline3152 Před 2 lety +4

    That was amazing! I’m saving this one for next time I need to make bias strips because I don’t like the tape.

  • @lbeez810
    @lbeez810 Před 4 měsíci +1

    It actually doesn't matter what size the starting piece is. The only thing that will change slightly is the angle of the bias, which is not that important as long as there is a bias to make it stretchy.
    If you remember your trigonometry (or go online for a refresher) you can calculate how much any size piece of fabric will yield. I made a mock-up with a rectangle of paper, taped the sewn edges together, and wrote my known numbers on the sides. I cut the diagonal and used Pythagoras’ Theorem, the square root of (A squared + B squared) = C to calculate the new longest side.
    Then I went online and used a trig calculator to work out the new shortest side. This takes a couple of steps because you have to work out the new angles, but the trig calculator is great for that. From there I was able to work out how many inches/yards/meters I could get. For example, a 39” (1M) length of 54” fabric and bias strip of 1.75” (1 ¾”) will yield just over 33M or 36 yards.
    You have to do a paper model to wrap your head around this, but it is possible and not that difficult, and if you’re doing a lot of cushions it’s crucial!

  • @dr.stephanieannefoulds4012

    Absolutely brilliant. A clever technique expertly presented with a concise no nonsense delivery. You deserve way more views and subscribers my good lady. Subbed, liked and rang your bell and will definitely be trawling your videos.

    • @ASquarePillowIsntSquare
      @ASquarePillowIsntSquare  Před 3 lety +2

      So kind of you to take the time to post this! Comments like this are what keep me going ☺️

  • @joypolk3093
    @joypolk3093 Před rokem +1

    Hi, first time watching, I have never seen this method of making bias tape, love it, subscribed!🤗

  • @dlrustefoster9610
    @dlrustefoster9610 Před rokem +2

    Nancy, this is genius! It's the second most amazing technique I've seen to cut yards of fabric to make one continue strip without having to mortice smaller pieces. It's second only to the magical technique for cutting one continual strip from a flat bed sheet for crocheting rugs. Thanks, and thanks! You made my sewing a lot easier and faster. So much to learn.

  • @galaxytrio
    @galaxytrio Před 5 měsíci

    Bloody brilliant! You could be an engineer, Nancy.

  • @charlottebarnes9600
    @charlottebarnes9600 Před rokem +2

    Nancy, I'm so glad to have come across your channel this is a much needed skill in home decorating! As I too, have been sewing everything all my life and thinking of how much fabric that was wasted, using the traditional way makes me want to just scream! Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @ASquarePillowIsntSquare
      @ASquarePillowIsntSquare  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! I still opt to do it the wasteful way when I don’t want all those seams though 😉

  • @slastenushkaslast3402
    @slastenushkaslast3402 Před 5 měsíci

    This is the most magical thing I've seen whole year!!! Thank you so much !!!!

  • @karylmcclellan1915
    @karylmcclellan1915 Před 2 lety +5

    I'm a quilter and have made a continuous bias binding many times. But your method is AMAZING!! I will be doing this from now on!
    I subscribed and have spent the last 1.5 hrs watching your videos! Thank you!

  • @diepcao58
    @diepcao58 Před 3 měsíci

    You are a genius! Love it ! Thank you.

  • @nancyjohnson8642
    @nancyjohnson8642 Před rokem

    Thanks for this. Need to keep your video close at hand to keep referring back to!!!! Great grandmother and years sewing, but a major stroke stole some of my skills from memory so now a vid like this is my best friend.

    • @ASquarePillowIsntSquare
      @ASquarePillowIsntSquare  Před rokem

      I love this! I'm so glad I can make it easier for you to remember this trick. I'm glad you're still sewing. My memory is not what it once was either :)

  • @shanaazmohammed7713
    @shanaazmohammed7713 Před 2 lety +6

    I have watched another video using this rectangle method to cut the bias, but I NEED TO try this one now❤️❤️❤️
    This method SAVES on fabric as well too😊😊

  • @AuroraBD0618
    @AuroraBD0618 Před rokem +8

    I absolutely love everything about this video! Your directions are clear and easy to follow. You don’t use a bunch of fancy equipment. You get a great result! Thank you for demonstrating this.
    AND!!! I read thru your description, and I still have that Sunset Slipcover book with the directions on how to do this bias strip technique. I’m glad I held on to it for all these years 😊

  • @ScentimentalButterfly
    @ScentimentalButterfly Před 10 měsíci

    This is amazing! I'm planning to try it. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @missytheel1457
    @missytheel1457 Před rokem

    Thank you! I followed you step by step. Mind blown. It worked. I’m a beginner, can’t believe I pulled it off.

  • @cynthiacoronado185
    @cynthiacoronado185 Před 3 měsíci

    A-MAZE-ZING!!! 😮😮😮😮 I AM SOOOO SHARING THIS WITH MY SEWING CLASS!!

  • @terrymooney9256
    @terrymooney9256 Před rokem +2

    Made over 20 yards of 2” bias cut chenille from a 30” wide piece of fabric! More than I needed, but I used far less fabric than making what I need the “old fashioned” way. Great video! Very easy to follow.

  • @COEXIST-ny4db
    @COEXIST-ny4db Před rokem +1

    This is such a great idea. Im not sure where ive found it years ago on CZcams. But it was EXTREMELY similar to yours and used to cut fabric like a cake roll. I used that similar technique to make my rag rugs! Such a great video. You made it much simpler to follow/understand! So THANK YOU!!

  • @sandradove6783
    @sandradove6783 Před rokem

    Well i never what an inspirational vid You do leatn something new every day Thanks ever so mhch Ill be back x

  • @seven6pro
    @seven6pro Před 11 měsíci

    26 more yards. And 11 more box cushions. Love! This method.

  • @annat174
    @annat174 Před rokem +1

    I quilt and dread when I need bias binding. Going to bookmark this. Excellent instructions. Thank you for making this video.

  • @sheilaisom194
    @sheilaisom194 Před 2 lety +1

    I absolutely despise cutting bias tape, this will be so much easier. Thank you!

  • @jojosewist8921
    @jojosewist8921 Před 2 lety +1

    I wanted to see you stretch it at various positions. I am not convinced the entire length is on the bias. But lady you are a genius for figuring this method out. Wow, it does make a lot of bias? tape or binding. Not sure I would try to do this.

  • @marlashaw2748
    @marlashaw2748 Před 2 lety

    ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!! I sat and watch in awe thinking there's NO WAY and then as the MAGIC trick became obvious 😲all I could say was well I'll be damn 👏 Sheer GENIUS!!!🙌THANK YOU FOR SHARING

  • @hoptoi
    @hoptoi Před 4 měsíci

    Good job! I love that fabric!

  • @TheMultiCreative
    @TheMultiCreative Před rokem

    1st....can we all say "BEAUTIFUL HAIR 😍"!!!!...2nd....Thanks for uploading this informal video 💕

  • @painter225
    @painter225 Před 4 měsíci

    Oh, never mind. I understand it now…(1/2 yard) or 18”x36” will yield 10 yards of Bias. Thanks for the formula. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!!!

    • @ASquarePillowIsntSquare
      @ASquarePillowIsntSquare  Před 4 měsíci

      I think I used 1/2 or 3/4 yd. of 54” home dec fabric in that video but there is no rule.. you just want to start with a rectangle that gives you a square or a non-narrow rectangle after you fold it in half :)

  • @marylloyd2342
    @marylloyd2342 Před 2 lety +2

    Brilliant! I’m about to make my own bias binding for the first time so count myself Forster that I found your channel. Thank yu

  • @catherinekoch3735
    @catherinekoch3735 Před rokem

    I've seen something similar to the but not for making bias but to make cut "fabric yarn" for crocheting rag rugs, again not on the bias. What a great trick.

  • @amyberg1413
    @amyberg1413 Před 2 lety +1

    What? Wonder who came up with this great idea? Love it. Thank you and happy sewing!

  • @CloudyWishes
    @CloudyWishes Před rokem +1

    this is so good to know, it is a lot of work but that is far outweighed by how little wastage you have! Thank you for the most excellent Bias tutorial xxx

  • @MariaAGuerraCook-ok5zd
    @MariaAGuerraCook-ok5zd Před 6 měsíci

    EXCELLENT TUTORIAL, MANY THANKS

  • @judychristian4035
    @judychristian4035 Před rokem

    I have watched other videos on this and yours is the easiest one to understand and do!

  • @margaretdevries8090
    @margaretdevries8090 Před rokem +1

    Great idea, I’ve watched twice! Still not sure I could do that! And Not many have the big area to cut it!

  • @nancypeplau9747
    @nancypeplau9747 Před 2 měsíci

    WOW! That’s amazing! Thank you!

  • @SavvySewing
    @SavvySewing Před 2 lety

    Best ever tutorial on making bias tape!!!

  • @deacondottievuono4187

    WOW I can't believe it worked for me. Thank you. Thank you.

  • @susaneisert9522
    @susaneisert9522 Před 2 lety +2

    That is genius! Thank you for sharing this technique.

  • @angelatamborra2976
    @angelatamborra2976 Před 2 lety

    I have to say that this method was easy! Thank you for showing us a better way.

  • @omisfavorites1054
    @omisfavorites1054 Před 2 lety +2

    Great idea! I’m a quilter and couldn’t help wondering how much easier it would be to use a cutting mat and roter cutter.

    • @ASquarePillowIsntSquare
      @ASquarePillowIsntSquare  Před 2 lety +2

      It would indeed be easier - if I had a cutting mat and rotor cutter! I rarely cut anything small enough for a mat so I never bought one.

  • @Stephens8x6Workshop
    @Stephens8x6Workshop Před 3 lety +1

    Stephanie Foulds (Dr Steffy) sent me here as I do my own sewing. Love the channel and subbed ☺ you have a new fan.

  • @Sherry1992
    @Sherry1992 Před 27 dny

    Now that's impressive!

  • @grimmgoosegoose216
    @grimmgoosegoose216 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you very much! I saw in the comments that you learned this from a 1970's era manual/book of techniques!
    I personally collect crochet manuals and there are TONS of very specific/useful information in them that's never made it to the internet, especially in the '60's/'70's/'80's era publications. I think its so cool that you preserved the technique and shared it!!!
    By any chance, do you remember the publisher of the manual or any other information? Im curious if they might be one of the publishers I'm researching or if they ever published other crafting manuals other than upholstery!
    Edit: just saw your description XD thank you again for including the info!

  • @susieczellar4580
    @susieczellar4580 Před rokem +1

    This is a super genius method. Thank you for this video! OAN, I've been working on a project using the same type fabric. I have used steam and the seams and folds (made bias binding) press VERY WELL. I also use a Taylor's Clapper to press on folds/seams as they cool.)

  • @mwallace8703
    @mwallace8703 Před 2 lety +1

    Best technique I've seen yet. I only have 2 fat quarters & need as much bias tape to get around an apron. Thank you

  • @paulap5933
    @paulap5933 Před rokem

    Genius! I have a 6 yard by 45" silk sari that I want 5/8" strips. Your method will make the task a snap! Thank you!

  • @1956soulmate
    @1956soulmate Před 2 lety

    I can't believe it, I just made it and it worked. Thank you so much, you are a legend. Love from Australia.

  • @Quiltlady9
    @Quiltlady9 Před rokem

    Great hack, I use a similar method to cut t-shirt bodies into a continuous strip. Thanks for the lesson.

  • @giselalamp8544
    @giselalamp8544 Před 2 lety

    Best wishes from Hamburg/Germany! I tryed this morning and ut worked fabiously, thank you very much!🌷

  • @persistentone6816
    @persistentone6816 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing! Been looking for a way to do this, so clever, thank you!

  • @her_witchyvibe1305
    @her_witchyvibe1305 Před 2 lety +2

    This was amazing thank you so much I just made piles of binding in no time 💜

  • @sumamanjesh2636
    @sumamanjesh2636 Před 2 lety

    Hey..... Am from India🇮🇳... N much impressed n tried it toooo.... It came out awesome..... I got nearly 32 yards of bias to my cushion cover...... Thank you..... I just loved n was easy to follow your steps.... Thanks❤🙏

  • @5littletoes
    @5littletoes Před rokem

    This is amazing and worked so well with my outdoor cushion cover project! Cannot thank you enough.

  • @marigoldmirror5194
    @marigoldmirror5194 Před rokem

    Wow! I’m new to sewing … I’ve never anyone do this before! Thanks 😊

  • @pamelaernst5197
    @pamelaernst5197 Před rokem

    Gorgeous fabric cut into gorgeous bias!

  • @carolynbeyer9688
    @carolynbeyer9688 Před rokem

    Boy! I wish I had seen this a few weeks ago!

  • @Suezee66
    @Suezee66 Před 2 lety

    Omgoodness that is amazing, wow thank you so much you're brilliant... Blessings from BC 🇨🇦🌻🌻🌻🙏🙏🙏

    • @ASquarePillowIsntSquare
      @ASquarePillowIsntSquare  Před 2 lety

      Lol well I’d love to take credit for inventing this, but it’s just something I learned along the way and wanted to share :) But very glad you found it helpful!

  • @deloresroebuck15
    @deloresroebuck15 Před 2 lety +1

    wow, excellent! Thank you for sharing. I will certainly be using this method for some upcoming projects

  • @ConkreteMan
    @ConkreteMan Před 2 lety +1

    That was crazy! Pretty cool trick. Thank you.