9 uses for bias tape

Bias tape is a sewing room staple but have you considered all the ways you can apply it to your project? We share 9 uses for bias tape.

1. Bindings and decorative edges

You might have seen bias tape used to finish the edges of quilts, baby bibs and placements. Choose a matching bias to blend in or a contrast for a pop!

We like this tutorial from American Patchwork and Quilting:

 2. Use to replace a facing

Can't stand facings around a neckline or armhole? Simply switch it out for bias binding. 

We like this blog post by Blueprints for Sewing:

3. Seam finishes

Bias tape is a great way to finish a seam and prevent fabric fraying and unravelling. It also creates a neat and couture looking finish on your garment.

We like this video tutorial by Nicole Gulliver:

 4. Add a bias tape zipper

Want to add more of an accent with your zipper? Try a bias tape zipper! We like this video tutorial by Professor Pincushion: 

5. Button loops

Using premade bias binding can be a speedy way to make button loops. 

We like this blog post by Folkwear Patterns:

6. Drawstrings

We love this method shared by Pattern Emporium on how to make decorative drawstrings with bias tape:

7. Decorative touches and applique

Bias tape can be sewn down onto a project and used as an applique. Create simple lines of tape or shape it to create intricate patterns. 

Check out this blog post by Jillily Studio for some inspiration:

8. Make easy piping

A pre-made package of bias tape can be a great shortcut when creating your own piping.

This blog post shows you how:

 9. Make Casings and Channels

Putting elastic or boning into a project? Or making a channel for a drawstring? Bias tape can help!

This video tutorial by Vintage to New shows you how you can use bias tape to make an elastic casing:

Which of these have you tried? Do you have an use that we missed? Tell us below!