How to Sew Bias Binding

Sewing with Bias Binding

Sewing with bias binding is one of those techniques that instantly elevates a handmade garment. It creates a clean, polished finish while neatly enclosing raw edges, and once you understand how it works, it becomes an incredibly satisfying skill to master.

Bias binding might look a little advanced at first, especially when you see it curving perfectly around necklines and armholes. But the beauty of bias binding lies in the fabric itself. Because it is cut on the bias, it has a natural flexibility that allows it to bend and shape smoothly around curves that would otherwise be tricky to finish.

Whether you are finishing a neckline, armhole, or seam edge, learning how to sew bias binding gives you more control over the final look of your project. It is a technique that can be subtle and invisible, or used as a design feature depending on the fabric you choose.

Here’s what you’ll learn when sewing with bias binding:

What bias binding is and why it behaves differently to straight grain fabric

How to choose the right fabric for beginner friendly bias binding

Where and when to use bias binding in your sewing projects

How to attach bias binding neatly to straight and curved edges

How to finish bias binding so it sits flat and looks professional

Once you understand the basics, bias binding becomes one of those techniques you reach for again and again. It is practical, versatile, and incredibly useful for home sewing. More than anything, it is a skill that helps your handmade garments last longer, look more refined, and feel thoughtfully finished from the inside out.