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Sewing on Binding – Part 3

Now that we’ve sewn on 2 different bias bindings that you use for armholes, necklines and anything that has a curved edge we are now going to do a binding edge that is more just for decorative reasons.  It’s a contrast binding around a hem of a dress, top, sleeve, collar etc.  If you missed out on Part 1 and 2 from the last two weeks click here:  Part 1 and Part 2.

This is how I’ve done the binding edges on my dress hems for  Audrey Lane dresses.  It’s quick, easy and finishes the hem off just nicely.

Ok, let’s get started!
Cut your binding piece the width of the fabric x 3.2cm/1 1/4″ 
DON’T CUT ON THE BIAS THIS TIME.

With the right side of the binding place it onto the wrong side of your garment.  Pin and sew 6mm/1/4″ in from the edge.

Turn your garment over to the right side and fold the binding in to meet the edge of the garment.  Iron the binding flat.

Fold over again and pin.  
Make sure you cover up the stitching underneath.

Stitch the binding down on the inside edge.

Here’s the finished project……or you can take it one step further…

Make another row of stitching on the outside edge of the binding.  
I always do this with my sewing projects as it gives the binding a crisper finish and looks great!

And that’s it EASY, PEASY…… bindings are a great way to introduce contrast and interest to your garment.

Next week we are tackling another type of binding that is great for armholes and necklines!



Sewing on Binding – Part 2

Ok, so this week I’m going to show you a binding that I use for lightweight fabric such as voile, knits, silks etc.  It is still a beautifully finished binding but it will be a lot quicker than the binding I showed you in Part 1 last week.


This dress is part of my Audrey Lane range of dresses for beautiful women.  It is made from the softest voile and to keep the light look and feel I made the binding the same as what I’m going to show you below.  The binding has been done around the neck and the sleeve hem. 

Let’s get started!


Cut your binding on the bias (the same way I demonstrated in Part 1) 3.2cm/1 1/4″ wide.  


Fold bias binding in half and iron.  



Attach your binding to the right side of your garment and sew together .6cm/1/4″ stretching the binding ever so slightly.





Overlock/serve/zigzag stitch the edge.


Then top stitch close to the edge of the garment and binding on the right side and iron flat.


And here’s what it looks like from the underside.

And that’s it.  Easy Peasy!


Next week I’ll show you how to do a binding that doesn’t require it to be cut on the bias.