How to Cut Bias Strips Easily

Bias strips can be hard to cut--this is a simple uncomplicated technique.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fabric approximately 24" square
• Iron
• Rotary mat and cutter
• Ruler

1. Prepare fabric to make a center mark--fold laterally and press. Then fold opposite direction and press. This will leave you with a clear center.

2. Open fabric lay out on mat. Fold points to center making a simple envelope form. When complete it will look like four triangles with a nice square side.

3. Line the ruler up on one of the straight edges and cut with rotary cutter into 2 inch strips. You now have a nice stack of perfectly cut bias strips.

Tips & Warnings

• This is not suitable for one way patterns.
• Always handle your rotary cutter carefully as they are extremely sharp.