How to Sew Bias Tape on a Corner: Step-by-Step Video Guide
Sewing bias tape on the corners of your sewing projects can seem challenging, but with a bit of practice and the right steps, you’ll achieve clean and professional finishes. If you don’t know what bias tape is, I’ll quickly explain. Bias tape is a strip of fabric cut on the diagonal that’s used to finish edges, and when sewing it on corners, you need to keep a few details in mind to make sure everything lines up perfectly.
Edge finished with bias tape:
This type of finish is called an edge finished with bias tape using an edge stitchYou can use it on both straight and curved edges, and it gives the fabric extra structure. Pattern pieces with this finish do not have seam allowances.
Materials You Will Need:
- Bias tape in the width you need (can be store-bought or handmade)
- Sewing machine or Needle and thread
- Pins or clips to hold
- Iron (optional but recommended)
Practice this type of finish with the London bag pattern.
How to Sew Bias Tape on a Corner with Edge Stitch:
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Note: The tailoring process that you have seen in the video is personal and indicative. That's how I sewed it, but you can include your own solutions or add new details that don't appear in the video. It's possible that you've sewn it at some point and at some point in the process you've done it differently. All options are valid. I advise you to try several and then decide the one that is most comfortable for you to sew.