Finishing5 minIntermediate
Self-Made Bias Binding
Commercial bias tape is too thick for 1/6 scale. Cut your own at 6 mm wide for a true couture neckline finish.
Demo film in production
Follow the written steps below in the meantime.
- 01
Mark a 45° line on your fabric
True bias only — anything off-grain cracks under curve.
- 02
Cut 6 mm wide strips parallel to the bias line
Join strips at 90° if you need length. Press joins open.
- 03
Spray-starch + press flat
Starch stabilizes the bias and stops it stretching while applied.
- 04
Stitch right side of binding to right side of garment
1.5 mm seam allowance. Stretch the binding lightly on inside curves.
- 05
Fold over and hand-stitch the back side
Catch only the lining. Mitre any corners with a single fold to eliminate bulk.