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An essential part of any quilter or sewist’s arsenal, bias tape is helpful for creating stretchy, durable edges. Ashley Nickels demonstrates how to find the bias on ordinary quilting cotton, then how to cut, iron, and pin fabric to an edge. This snack-sized lesson packs lots of information into just five minutes.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Cutting mat and rotary cutter
- Quilting ruler
- Iron and ironing surface
- Woven fabric
Downloads:
- Find the bias of fabric
- Cut on the bias
- Prepare bias tape for sewing



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How to Make Bias Tape Reviews
1022 users recommended this class to a friend
Patricia Burns
I can't wait to use what I learned watching How to Make Bias Tape on a no sleeve blouse for the summer. Patiently waiting for next class; How to Make Continuous Bias Tape at the end of August.
2 days ago
Helen Gilchrist
Ashley explains quite succinctly how to make bias tape. Well done and thanks! ??
6 days ago
Melinda Sandlin
Brief but to the point right away rather than a lot of chit chat prior to beginning.
July 14, 2025