Bias tape making fail…
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Ok, I tried but didn’t succeed… And I am so annoyed!
I’ve spent what feels like hours working on this bias tape!
And guess what?
I still managed to mess it up and had to sew the ends together, as usual. If I had just done that, to begin with, it probably would have taken 15 minutes.
I tried so hard, studied several tutorials, and watched some on YouTube, but I still ended up with this.
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Yep, 8 lengths of Bias tape sewed to themselves, in a big circle!
That is after carefully measuring, drawing the lines in the wrong direction, and sewing them the wrong way.
I give up!
Next time, I will sew a few strips together or use store-bought stuff, as usual.
By the way, do you have one of these bias tape makers? I just got a few different sizes, and they work great! I’d been coveting one of those new Simplicity Bias tape-making machines and even considered spending my birthday money on it, but I’m glad I didn’t.
Here is the result of my 3-hour-turned-all-day project.
Here she is wearing it. Worth it? Oh yes!
It came out darn cute!
It is just a pillowcase-style dress. I shirred the top and added bias tape ties. Use this shirred sundress tutorial to make one for your little miss.
Now, I am off to enjoy our last day of spring break. Yesterday, we had a picnic in the yard, and probably will again today, the kids love it!
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Do you have a link / tutorial for how to make this dress by any chance?
yes, it's this one: https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2012/04/simple-shirred-sundress-tutorial.html. Good luck!
~Jamie
Your dress is beautiful!! I make my own bias tape, it takes some practics but keep trying and it will get easier. 🙂
I love the dress, incredibly cute! 🙂
Just bought elastic thread the other day – can't wait to try it! Your dress is beautiful
Oh no! I'm sorry the tape didn't work out, but the dress is super cute! Sometimes if I get frustrated with my sewing, I leave it and come back another day when I'm more refreshed and ready to start again.
Bummer on the bias tape… I've been trying to work up the nerve to give it a go myself. It just seems so complicated! However, your dress is SUPER cute!! Perfect for summer! 🙂