What the heck is bias tape for anyway?!

Ahh bias tape. Remember way back a month ago when I said I was going to sell it? And then I spent days and days ironing? Well now I’ve got all this incredible bias tape and whenever I talk to people about it I get pretty much the same reaction- What on earth do you do with bias tape? Today, my friends, I am going to tell you. Or, start telling you.

Traditionally, bias tape is used to cover exposed edges of fabric. There are varieties of bias tape, or bias binding (same thing) all around. Sometimes you can find it on the insides of a cool tote bag and a lot of times you’ll find it inside that really cute Gap coat, and quilters use it to cover the edges of blankets and other quilted projects. I’m sure I’m not alone in exploring the many other uses of bias tape and I’m going to share with you some of my favorite uses for it.

Project #1: The Ten Minute Lanyard

This is a great project for the busy lady, or gentleman, who needs her/his keys handy at all times, but is too fashion forward to ever buy one of those polyester lanyards with a sports team logo on it (Or maybe you have, and just thought there were no other alternatives. It’s okay, I understand. I won’t tell anyone).

1. Cut 1 yard of pre-made bias tape. Stitch 1/8″ from the edge all the way around, making one long strap.

2. Slip your key clip onto the strap, place the two ends together and stitch 1/4″ from the edge. Make sure you don’t accidentally twist your strap.

3. Bring the key clip down to the new seam, flip the raw edge inwards, and sew a new stitch, encasing the key clip.

Voila.

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