Bias foot

Bias tape is an indispensable item for edging fabric items. Sewing it by hand is quite difficult, so many people choose a simpler method that involves the use of sewing machines. But it’s not enough to just sit down in front of the sewing device and start working - you first need to purchase special foot. We will tell you which one exactly.

Which foot is suitable for binding?

This name refers to a mandatory element of the design of a sewing machine that holds and promotes the material being processed within certain boundaries. There are several varieties, each of which is responsible for performing specific functions. So, if necessary, you can find a foot for:

• fringes;
• edging;
• braids;
• beads;
• tucks;
• secret and regular zipper;
• hems;
• decorative seams;
• cords;
• patchwork.

To work with bias tape, two types can be used:

1. With a ruler. Its purpose is to process the cut with an edging seam using tape.It has a fairly simple device, it is easy and convenient to use, and you don’t even need any preliminary preparation. Adjustment of the presser foot to the width of the binding is possible thanks to a special adjustment screw. It is usually located on the right.
2. Edging. A simple, but at the same time more functional, diverse device. Allows you to process fabric so that the edge is protected from fraying. Makes it possible to work with material cut at a forty-five degree angle. We can say that such a foot is not suitable for bias binding itself, but it is quite suitable for its blanks.

Secrets of operation

For the first time, it is better to use cotton tape. The algorithm is like this:

1. The binding is tucked into the foot until it is installed in the machine. To do this, it is placed in grooves and brought down. Before the process begins, the tape can be pulled out behind the fixture.
2. The screw on the right adjusts the position. It must be set so that the movement of the braid inside the device is excluded.
3. The device is installed on the machine, threading and adjusting the tape to the required position.
4. The needle is moved to the left position. It should come out so that it fits into the binding at a distance of 1-1.5 mm from the edge.
5. The open cut of the product is inserted into a special hole in the foot, to the fold of the braid so that the edge is between its two parts.

Once the foot is lowered, you can begin to work. You can purchase such a useful device at specialized retail outlets that sell sewing accessories. You can also buy them in online stores. The main thing is to monitor the quality of the purchased product.