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145 yards of Bias Tape On a whim, I purchased 145 yards of red and white striped bias tape. What do I do now?
playtheukulele Advanced Beginner Member since 7/9/11 Posts: 18	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/11 6:45 PM Hello PR! Summary: Just purchased 145 yards of red and white striped single-fold bias tape. Wondering if anyone has ideas for using it. In my sewing adventures, I have used bias tape quite a few times, especially in easy-rated patterns. Like Simplicity's Sew Simple #2004 (http://www.simplicity.com/p-6437-sew-simple-misses-dress.aspx). It is a simple way for things to look finished. Anyway, I started searching the web for bias tape options and I found myself at jkmribbon.com. I guess I was intrigued by the red and white stripes, and the bulk quantity, and thought - why not. There is also a 35% discount for first time buyers. So, I have my standard go-to bias tape patterns, but thought I would see if anyone else has ideas... You can see the bias tape here: http://www.jkmribbon.com/Store/product/jkm-bulk-145-yd-single-fold-striped-bias-tape-cntr-fold,4578,78.htm ------ "Enthusiasm is more important to mastery than innate ability, it turns out, because the single most important element in developing an expertise is your willingness to practice." (Gretchen Rubin, The Happiness Project)
sarah in nyc Advanced NY USA Member since 1/8/05 Posts: 1594	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/11 6:50 PM so nice to edge the raw edges of a blouse.. the hem of a pair of pants or shorts, locker loops for shirts. ------ sarah in nyc www.sewnewyork.blogspot.com
jadamo00 Advanced NY USA Member since 3/13/06 Posts: 1235	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/11 7:17 PM I think you need to start selling red and white striped single-fold bias tape. j
GlButterfly Intermediate CA USA Member since 8/28/08 Posts: 2391	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/11 7:18 PM Finishing an apron edge can takes yards and yards of bias tape. I made one in which the tape was also sewn to the sides, crossed over in the back, came to the front and tied. Whew! Lots of bias tape there. I also make cosmetic bags for home and travel and finish them with bias tape. What else? Potholders and placemats and anything casual where you need to finish the edges. You could also get creative and zigzag together several widths and make it a pocket on an Independence Day apron or use as a hatband. This is all I can think of at the moment. The tape won't rot so you can have it for a long time so years from now you may think of other uses for it. ------ I have not yet begun to procrastinate
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4402	Login to reply to this post In reply to playtheukulele Like this post Date: 8/31/11 7:28 PM Wait for a contest. Actually, a woven pillow could be kind of nifty. -- Edited on 8/31/11 7:28 PM -- ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
marec   Intermediate OR USA Member since 5/11/08 Posts: 3552	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/11 9:49 PM white top binding red top binding brown top " etc sewn candy canes Christmas apron make piping bias skirt with separate panels wrap flip flops and make a flower ------ my blog: http://kf-biblioblog.blogspot.com/ Sewing through my pattern stash-125 completed.
playtheukulele Advanced Beginner Member since 7/9/11 Posts: 18	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/11 10:47 PM Good ideas, everyone. Thank you! ------ "Enthusiasm is more important to mastery than innate ability, it turns out, because the single most important element in developing an expertise is your willingness to practice." (Gretchen Rubin, The Happiness Project)
KatieA Advanced Beginner UNITED KINGDOM Member since 5/30/05 Posts: 356	Login to reply to this post In reply to jadamo00 Like this post Date: 9/1/11 4:56 AM Quote: jadamo00 I think you need to start selling red and white striped single-fold bias tape. j My thoughts exactly.
DolphinDancer30   Advanced TN USA Member since 9/9/03 Posts: 423	Login to reply to this post In reply to playtheukulele Like this post Date: 9/1/11 9:30 AM A ukulele cozy?
JKimes   Expert/Couture TX USA Member since 11/4/05 Posts: 388	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/1/11 10:47 AM I think it would be cute to finish the edges of a tiered skirt. ------ Juliette near Austin, TX Bernina 830LE Bernina 350PE Babylock Evolution ElnaPro 905DCX

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