You are showing every single project so..... so nicely & make them so easy for us to understand. Also you never hide the measurements for us to buy from the PDF. All your tutorials are very interesting and perfect. Thank you you so much ma'm. Thats very kind of you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

When bedsheets got torn or stained (usually bleach or rust stains), my Mom would cut down the good parts into bias tape for her aprons. She said the earlier brands weren't always colorfast or too costly. She always wore aprons to do housework but didn't want to spend lots of money yet enjoyed the look of bias tape. 🍄🍄

@nancy9478

5 ай бұрын

I save my old sheets to make muslins when I sew a new pattern. I love this suggestion, I am going to try it, what a money saver! Thanks!

@wayfarinstranger2444

4 ай бұрын

Great idea!!!❤❤❤

@malaanand7229

4 ай бұрын

Hi, wondering if two pieces cut along the grainline but joined on the bias will work as a bias binding?

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

love it

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

fabric cut on the grain will not have give and work the same as bias tape

This is the BEST tutorial on KZread for making bias tape!!! There are tons out there doing this same process, but your makes the most sense. The videoing is spot on so that we can clearly see what you are doing. Thank you a million times for this! ❤

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Your rock sister!!! I have never seen anything like this. I can't wait to make my bias tapes for my next project!! Thank you sew very much!! God bless you.

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been piecing bias tape together for years. I will never do bias tape like that again. 🎉

Yay !😅! No more sewing the strips together individually !!!! Thankyou so much !

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Great tutorial. My mom taught me years ago when the red card was first sold. I found out the hard way that if you match the other two sides of the cut square, the strips will be on the grain. The binding is flatter if the seams are set before pressing open. I am smiling. So many of your tips were taught to me by my Mom. Miss her.

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

Ahhhhhhh. That is wonderful that your mother taught you so much. ❤️

@Carolyn-qd8mj

2 ай бұрын

How do you set seams?

@kerryneas183

2 ай бұрын

@@Carolyn-qd8mj just press them before opening. It makes the thread sink down into the fabric. Then press the seam open.

@janabeckman545

2 ай бұрын

Before you open the seam allowances to press open the seam, press the stitching. The heat (and steam if using steam) flattens things out, and in the case of natural fibers, "shrinks" the cotton thread and material to regain the shape before the seam was stitched." ​@@Carolyn-qd8mj

Great instruction. I was confused as to how to fold the fabric. You made it seem simple.

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I've seen this method before but forgot how to do it - THANKS for this great reminder 🥰

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

This method gives you 5 yards of Continuous Bias tape which gives you 180” inches of bias tape. An average queen size quilt is at least 90” sq meaning you will need aprox 360” inches of tape plus an extra 10”-12” to go around the corners & for the ends to meet up. If you do this to a yard of fabric then you will have more then enough for a Queen quilt plus some left over for a throw or pot holders, etc

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

That is great information. Thanks so much for sharing!

Wow,been sewing for over 50 years.wish I know this 50 years ago

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

I know, right!

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I saw this done once on a TV show years ago and of course could not remember how it worked. I saved your video and I’m so happy you made it!

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@candicerimell2601

2 ай бұрын

That’s really clever, thank you for sharing

I'm so glad I found your channel! I've shied away from making my own bias tape, but no more!

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I'm so glad you found me too!

I have been making my own bias tape for years using the bias tape maker, but have always cut strips and sewed them together, Excited to try this. Looks so slick. Thanks.😊

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Let me know how it goes.

It's so nice when someone really knows how to explain things!! Thank you! ❤

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Love your video tutorials, you are a wonderful teacher!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

You are so brilliant! The easiest way ever to make a long bit of bias tape! I love all of your ideas. Thank you so much, Jan

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Best bias tape method I have ever tried! So glad I thought I would go see if YT had someone with a less tedious method than what I have used. You are amazing! Thank you!

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

YAY! Now I know what to do with my stashed single fat quarters. Thanks Jan.

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

awesome

Absolutely genius!! I am going to be watching this video over and over!!!

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Jan you have inspired me to get back to my sewing projects. I wish I had a crafting room yours is beautiful

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind

Old habits never die! I see you picking your iron up when with that iron you don’t need to! Cute

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Silly. Still getting used to it. LOL

Where have you been all my sewing life?? Thank you for this excellent demonstration Jan!! 🥰

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind

WOW! I love all your tutorials, you are so easy to watch and learn from, you always make it so simple that beginners can pick up lots of tips. Definately inspiring titorials. thank you so much from Australia. 🤗🤗😊😊

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind

Thank you. I have watched so many make continuous bias but yours helped solve everything I struggled with. Excellent tutorial for sure.

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind!

❤ love your presentation of not only yourself but your work as well. Peace and blessings stay encouraged and encouraging 🙏💜🕯️Ms. Piper and The Powers's Family USA 🇺🇸

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind

Thank you! You made that look so easy. I bought the tape makers and this showed how to use them and easy way to make the tapes more fun!!!

@JanHowell

16 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you Jan!!! Wonderful tutorial!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Fantastic tutorial on making bias tape 🎉. Thank you for the video 😊

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

I’ve been a quilter and a quilt teacher for 28 years. This is the best demonstration I’ve ever seen. If you prefer using your iron in the upright position you can disengage the horizontal mechanism. Check your instructions. Love your channel.

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind and thanks for the iron tip!!!! Good to know

Thank you so much for sharing this MAGIC!🎉

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I looove the tutorial. Will be making my own bias tape soon.

@JanHowell

16 күн бұрын

awesome! Thank you!

Your video has been the easiest to watch, very enjoyable. How do you communicate so concisely? The most "aha" moment was the 1/4” extra at the start of the matching the stripes. Thank you!

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind!

We all agree…you are a great instructor, making it simple for us to follow you and have nice pro finishes to our projects. My oops was using a Frixion pen to draw the lines…I “erased” them when I pressed open the seams! Easy fix and lesson learned!

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that and thanks for sharing.

That small piece of fabric you use at the beginning of your bias tape seams is referred to as an "onie-offie". I'm sure there are other names for it, but that is the one that comes to mind. Great tip!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

good to know. Nevr heard of it before.

That is wild !!!! Thank you !!!😊

@JanHowell

16 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you for this wonderful demonstration

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Super great tutorial I'm trying it tomorrow for my first quilt. Thank you ❤

@JanHowell

16 күн бұрын

Awesome, let me know how it goes

Great tutorial. TY!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent! Thank you.

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Great process. Can’t wait to try it

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

yes this is the best tutorial on making bias tape . Thank you so much ! ❤❤ I am so grateful that we now have KZread which we didn’t have when I was young ! and you are a marvellous teacher !

@JanHowell

16 күн бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind!

Great tutorial! Easy to understand. Thank you!!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Brilliant, thank you!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

I love this tutorial, thanks dear for showing us how to make it

You’ve done a wonderful job of describing this easy but counterintuitive method. Brava!

Thank you Jan! This is the BEST tutorial for making bias tape. I struggled with how to orient the fabric once the lines were drawn. When you pulled those points together I was delighted. It all made sense! LOL

@JanHowell

16 күн бұрын

Awesome, glad it was helpful.

Very clear and helpful.

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks! I will use this! Very clear instructions!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

I always learn something valuable from you. Thanks!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind

thanks Jan, this is great .... this is saved in my sewing folder for future reference..

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

Jan - just love your channel. Thanks for keeping us inspired😊

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind

Great method! Thank you for sharing.

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

This is genius! thank you so much.... a great way to use up small bits of fabric too or shirts from Goodwill

Hi Ms Howell, this is such a wonderful tutorial. Thanks!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Fabulous instructions.

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you, just fantastic, like you I love making bias tape 😊

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

😊

Fun ! Thank you. Always great tutorials.

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome and so kind

Oh my goodness. This is genius. I have to try this. I’ve been cutting and sewing individual strips for ages. This will save so much time. Thank you.

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

This looks so good to do. Thank you

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Very helpful, thank you!

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

MANY THANKS, VERY HELPFUL TO US.

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Great tips Jan! Thanks!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Jan, I really enjoy your tutorials🤗🥰

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind

Thanks for sharing!❤

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Loved the tutorial, thank you so much.

@JanHowell

16 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

It is so adorable& convenient & organized

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

this video is absolute MAGIC

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind!

I learned this method before...love it and thanks for you extra tips and storage ideas!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Thank you so much! This worked perfectly, for me!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

What kind of magic is this! I love it. 😍

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

This is brilliant! Thank you so much for the tutorial.

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Wow ! Love your tip

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

it's like I'm in the workshop with you! Your tip for sewing the start of thin fabrics blew my mind! Thank you for sharing!

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I love making "tubular" bias tape!☺

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

me too!

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Luv from 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇰🇪 ❤

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you! Just made my first one!!!!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

What a great tutorial! Many thanks for taking the time to make the video. While I’ve been using this method for years, but I still learned a lot. I had never thought to store my bias tape on cards. No more ziplock baggies for me!

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

This was fun !

@JanHowell

16 күн бұрын

glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you. I’m wanting to do bias tape and just was gifted Simplicty Bias tape maker

@JanHowell

16 күн бұрын

Awesome, you got this.

I love your technique for bias tape! It is efficient and quicker than the other way! I'm going to do this because I use lots of bias tape for my sewing projects! Thank you for sharing!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

This was fantastic! Thank you

@JanHowell

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This was awesome. My nemesis is always bias tape, and you simplified this process for me, thank you!!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Thanks so much! I am going to make some festive bunting today and this is exactly what I needed. You explained it so well!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Thank you so much Jan, I really really enjoyed watching you creating your own bias tape, and I really really love ❤️ it your tapes as opposed to the shop brought ones. So unique too. I’m going to save and share this video. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤❤

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Grazie mille, facile e veloce:))

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

😉

So grateful for this tutorial. You made so easy to follow and replicate. Thank you.

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

I got a vintage set of bias tape makers for a dollar at a church sale. It's nice to be able to make the size and colour i like. Thanks for the great tips.

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Thank you.

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

This actually is mind-blowing! Honestly-thank you so much!

@JanHowell

16 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

What a perfect instruction I really will start your method, I sew and always have to buy them but what I great idea. Blessings

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

blessings to you

Great tutorial. I've been doing mine the other way you mentioned and the slow way. So I will be making mine your way now. And I think I might as well make some other colors at the same time. Love your tutorials as you seem to make things easier to understand

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind

Ta-Da, what a great video! Thank you for this brilliant tutorial

@JanHowell

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Thanks so much! I'm a beginner sewist and I've been wanting to make bias tape. Thanks for a tutorial I could finally understand and follow 🙂

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

wonderfule

Great tutorial Thank you I will be making my own from now on x 😊

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

good idea, thanks for your tutorial

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Great ideas!

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

GENIUS

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice tutorial. Thanx for sharing

@JanHowell

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Wow.... That was interesting and very helpful. Thank you

@JanHowell

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!