For this project I wanted to show a simple way to practice using bias tape. I never had used it before until I made a vintage apron last year. Now I love it and it comes in really handy to finish an edge; plus when you can buy it already made it's even better.
(You can make it from scratch)
Hotpads are from Walmart, $2.50, a package of bias tape, ric rac for the cute factor and a couple of fat quarters.
Hotpads are from Walmart, $2.50, a package of bias tape, ric rac for the cute factor and a couple of fat quarters.
Trace your hotpads. No need for perfection here.
Sandwich just the top fabric and open up your bias tape.
You will notice that all the folds are not an even distance from each other. You'll see why when you sew the other side.
Open it up and use the narrowest side first. Stitch on the fold or a smidge into the seam allowance.
It might seem tricky to figure out how to make the ends look nice. Just fold over one edge before you sew it. Follow the picture and I promise it will look good!
Now flip it over, put on your other sandwich top, and fold over the bias tape.
You won't be unfolding it all the way this time. Just let it lay the way it wants to and stitch as close as you can to the edge of the fold. You will be sewing through all layers at this point.
After the bias was put on I stitched on the ric rac.
Only thing I would do different is darker colors! They already have food spots...
Also could be used in place of a trivet.
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