You can buy bias tape in any retail craftyplace for $2 and change (plus gas). You can also order bias tape online, paying a ridiculous shipping cost (or waiting FOREVER for it to arrive). However, commercial bias tape is typically solid in color, comes in 3 yd. packages, and is sometimes difficult to coordinate with your sewing project. With $3 in fabric*, some thread, and a couple hours, you can make continuous miles** of your very own. * full retail. I picked up this piece for $0.72, including tax. It can be done for free if you have discarded clothing or sheets you are willing to cut into.
** ok, yards, but an easy 4-5x more!
woven fabric, laundered (the piece I am working with is cotton, 25 in. L x 44 in. W.)iron + ironing board
fabric scissors
pins
needle + thread -OR- sewing machine + thread
ruler -OR- measuring tape + a straight edge
washable marker (rinses out) -OR- chalk, depending on light or dark fabric
Optional:
cutting mat, rotary cutter, poster board for strip template (not pictured), hat pin (for wider bias tape)
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