Step 1
Open yard of fabric. Press out center crease and fold like a napkin bringing one corner to the opposite corner. There will be residual material unless you are using a perfect square.
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BIAS BINDING
Step 4
Rotate fabric 180 degrees. Cut strips from left to right in 2.5" strips.
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Most quilts can be finished using 1 yard cut into 2.5" strips to make a bias binding.
Step 3
Using a ruler, trim off the double layer open fold as seen in the previous picture with my finger between the folds, which will result in a layer of four pieces of fabric.
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Step 5
Sew the 45 degree edge of strips together, using dog ears as a guide, into one long snake. Press seams open.
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Step 6
Fold in half lengthwise and press.
Step 8
Roll it up and you'll be ready to bias bind your next quilt.
Step 2
Take the other corner and fold down to the opposite corner to complete the napkin. A finger is placed between the edges of the double fold.
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Step 7
The strip is easily manipulated into a gentle curve due to the bias cut.