How to Cut Bias Strips

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Spread your fabric on a hard surface

   The short edges of the fabric should be oriented to your left and right sides.
   
   You should have one long fabric edge immediately in front of you with the second long fabric edge pointed away from you.
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   Step 2: such as a table or gridded cutting board.

   The right edge and top of fabric should form a point as you fold the fabric at a 45 degree angle. , The top right corner should meet at the 45 degree corner at the lower-left edge, in the middle. , The top right angled edge will be close to, but not on, the lower edge of fabric. , After rotating the fabric, the folded edge should be on your right side. , If you have folded your fabric correctly, this cut sliver should come off in 1 long piece. ,,, As you cut off strips, line the new left edge of fabric with the mark you chose on the ruler.
   
   Using the same marking on your ruler ensures your strips of fabric are all the same width.
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   Step 3: Pick up the lower right edge of fabric and place it flush with the upper edge.

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   Step 4: Bring the top point (on your right side) down so the length of fabric looks like a pirate hat.

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   Step 5: Pick up the top right angled edge

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   Step 6: folding the fabric below the top left edge.

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   Step 7: Rotate the fabric counter-clockwise 45 degrees.

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   Step 8: Cut off a strip of fabric 1/4 inch (.635 cm) to eliminate the fold on the right.

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   Step 9: Turn the fabric all the way around so the cut edge is now on your left side.

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    Step 10: Line your ruler so a ruler marking lines up with the cut edge of fabric.

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    Step 11: Cut the fabric

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    Step 12: using the edge of a ruler as a guide.

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