tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post4246144590388860766..comments2024-03-19T03:18:56.284-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Bias Strips Tute, Method #3Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-66637635901452050282020-02-28T18:13:25.853-05:002020-02-28T18:13:25.853-05:00Hi, this looks like a really cool method but I am ...Hi, this looks like a really cool method but I am helplessly stuck. Have re-read the instructions a few times, but can't for the life of me manage to "Fold it so it looks like this pic in the book". I don't understand the picture in the book. <br /><br />I started with a piece of square fabric. Am I trying to make a 45 degree fold and cut along that? <br /><br />Hope you can help. In any case, thanks for sharing this!chubbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805953741761198169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-68655938442199033482016-02-20T09:24:45.550-05:002016-02-20T09:24:45.550-05:00Thanks Bunny, that's what I suspected. You ha...Thanks Bunny, that's what I suspected. You have to order full yards at Joann.com, and that darn Crypton fabric is expensive!Cathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572361315399362425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-58960016280537995802016-02-18T13:06:21.682-05:002016-02-18T13:06:21.682-05:00At what stage? If it's the very beginning it w...At what stage? If it's the very beginning it would be ok to fold selvage to selvage. It will be narrower and that means there may be more seamlines.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-47681269826150053662016-02-18T11:11:13.946-05:002016-02-18T11:11:13.946-05:00Bunny, does it matter if you fold cut edge to cut ...Bunny, does it matter if you fold cut edge to cut edge, or selvage to selvage? I plan on ordering an extra 1/2 yard so I'd like to fold the selvages together. Cathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572361315399362425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-46961908718023390542016-01-27T06:32:13.762-05:002016-01-27T06:32:13.762-05:00Another convert!Another convert!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-72278043610959469372016-01-26T08:16:57.923-05:002016-01-26T08:16:57.923-05:00OMG - it worked!OMG - it worked!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-29473047846586626972015-11-20T09:21:13.022-05:002015-11-20T09:21:13.022-05:00Thank you Bunny. I will give it a try this weeken...Thank you Bunny. I will give it a try this weekend. Wish me luck! LOLAngela Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288387417097722899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-49275214995780116292015-11-20T06:44:27.118-05:002015-11-20T06:44:27.118-05:00Original fold is to the left. Looking at the recta...Original fold is to the left. Looking at the rectangle now, with the fold to the left, bring down what is now the top right corner to make a second fold at the top. Because you are dealing with a rectangle, not a square, the bottom corners will be offset like you see in the picture. Cut the second fold, at the top, from right to left THROUGH ONE LAYER OF FABRIC ONLY, VERY IMPORTANT. Hope this helps, Angela. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-66040776631373490432015-11-19T14:07:37.784-05:002015-11-19T14:07:37.784-05:00I am confused on one part, Bunny. Looking at the ...I am confused on one part, Bunny. Looking at the picture, the original fold looks to be on the left. Do we grab the top two corners and bring them down to the bottom creating a second fold at the top? I am getting ready to cut binding for a quilt and want to try this method. Thank you!!Angela Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288387417097722899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-27203556349236463682015-10-25T13:43:52.570-04:002015-10-25T13:43:52.570-04:00I save mine too. Usually there is not too much lef...I save mine too. Usually there is not too much left so it fits on large thread spools. I keep them in a milk glass bowl and if nothing else, they look pretty. <br /><br />I often use the cut and seam method for shorter lengths. Today, with this project I just did 23 yards! It was nice not to have to stitch pieces together. Thanks for checking out the tute. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-84950861583753621592015-10-25T09:02:59.036-04:002015-10-25T09:02:59.036-04:00I have seen this tutorial before, but did not real...I have seen this tutorial before, but did not really study it as my needs are for shorter lengths and I just cut strips and seam. However, that stop an start seaming can get tedious. I am going to give this a try next time I want to use bias trim. I roll the extra on bathroom tissue tubes and save.patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-53334679805615724952015-08-29T10:03:47.983-04:002015-08-29T10:03:47.983-04:00At what part did you get confused? I would be more...At what part did you get confused? I would be more than happy to help you out if you are willing. This is the only negative post I have had since it was posted four years ago in 2011 and that is with major Pinterest circulation as well. I did notice you posted at midnight so hopefully you weren't trying to master this late into the night. That never helps, LOL! Where specifically did you get confused? Please email me at bunnypep at gmail dot com if you need any further help. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-40983224356388369942015-08-28T23:58:32.407-04:002015-08-28T23:58:32.407-04:00Single most confusing directions I have ever tried...Single most confusing directions I have ever tried to follow. I ended up throwing away all of the material.AEH2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11981139482402983879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-1537992782675513862015-08-05T07:01:47.644-04:002015-08-05T07:01:47.644-04:00If you go back to the post, there is an edit about...If you go back to the post, there is an edit about there being a typo in the original publication and how to adjust for that. It confused me at first until I realized the book has the letters wrong.HTHs. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-13501860345781983662015-08-02T19:55:45.609-04:002015-08-02T19:55:45.609-04:00I am confused. If A corner is top left, B is bott...I am confused. If A corner is top left, B is bottom left, C is top right and D is bottom right. Then C and D are both on the right and will not give you the picture in the book. What am I missing?Linda Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628897241442483498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-90338161543264404122015-07-20T22:11:26.877-04:002015-07-20T22:11:26.877-04:00So glad to help!So glad to help!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-1573280628749167502015-01-13T07:27:29.963-05:002015-01-13T07:27:29.963-05:00I have this book and was very frustrated because I...I have this book and was very frustrated because I could never understand the directions. Until now. Thank you for pointing out that the corner points in the diagram are marked incorrectly. Ah!Cuscinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16093186216954272582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-59718499607777919882012-07-04T08:42:43.534-04:002012-07-04T08:42:43.534-04:00Brilliant idea, Pam! Have to roll that one around ...Brilliant idea, Pam! Have to roll that one around the brain for a bit!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-45054756609542082452011-10-01T23:33:07.208-04:002011-10-01T23:33:07.208-04:00Great tute..I will love using it on my bindings fo...Great tute..I will love using it on my bindings for quilts. I have used a similar technique, but this looks so much easier and accurate.Rosieqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17189016092451836202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-80548759208894703402011-09-20T08:35:28.540-04:002011-09-20T08:35:28.540-04:00Hi Bunny....thanks for the great tute. You've ...Hi Bunny....thanks for the great tute. You've inspired me to make a bias-tube of my own soon :)<br /><br />It can be fun to take the squared-off tube and instead of cutting it onto strips...use it as a pieced length of fabric and cut a garment from it. Where you place the pattern pieces (dress, top, shirt, whatever) on the stitched seams of the tube can result in a really cool looking garment !Pam Ernyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364147606316729502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-49021592278795949892011-09-20T03:37:44.729-04:002011-09-20T03:37:44.729-04:00Thanks for the tut on bias binding and also the to...Thanks for the tut on bias binding and also the tomatoes!!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285698097555235013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-67684584612867945842011-09-17T20:08:55.172-04:002011-09-17T20:08:55.172-04:00Thanks for the great explanation and tip on the Su...Thanks for the great explanation and tip on the Sunset book. I just bought fabric today to slipcover my sofa. What perfect timing!a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-14345703151803575842011-09-17T13:50:14.791-04:002011-09-17T13:50:14.791-04:00Thanks Bunny! I DO have a convection oven setting...Thanks Bunny! I DO have a convection oven setting on mine & rarely use it, but this will be perfect. We're getting LOTS of ripening ones now. I saw on your blog you went down to at least 33º last night. Brrrrrrr! Put an extra quilt on the bed, Honey!<br />My E. has his electric blanket turned up on high already. LOL<br /><br />Hugs,<br />RettRettabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-52632462164745120662011-09-17T13:04:40.832-04:002011-09-17T13:04:40.832-04:00Glad you all liked the tute. I find I can get real...Glad you all liked the tute. I find I can get really correct measurements and cuts this way. <br /><br />You can dehydrate tomatoes in the oven. I have seen 150º - 175º suggested. You must keep checking on these at least once an hour. Don't do them overnight as I guarantee they will dry too much. You want them a tad fleshy for the best flavor and texture, IMO. So start this project in the AM when you will be home most of the day. <br /><br />I find the time it takes is really dependent on the weather. My first batch took about 8 hours in the dehydrator on a very rainy day. The last batch took about 6 hours on a dry day. This will all be a bit faster in the regular oven as my dehydrator works at about 140º for tomatoes. The wetter the tomato the longer it will take as well. This is one reason Romas work so well, lots of flesh, less seeds and juice. If you have a convection oven it would be perfect for this as the fan would work like the fan in the dehydrator. I am heavy handed with the spice mixture. It leans toward the pepper side, so be aware of that as well. Good luck to those who give it a try. I'm here for ya'.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-26050303527814075432011-09-17T10:49:35.527-04:002011-09-17T10:49:35.527-04:00great tip on the bias binding - and the tomatoes l...great tip on the bias binding - and the tomatoes looks yummypdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.com