sewing advice please

[angela]

Hi I bought a kit to make an apron all the pieces are printed on the fabric, the instructions say to hem it all the way round, I was wondering instead of hemming it would it be OK to bind the edges with a contrasting bias binding instead? Thanks

[Truly]

I think that would be absolutely fine Angela - and would probably look much nicer than just hemming imho xx

[spainjane]

Yup it would work well - are you going to make the binding yourself? If you would like any help please PM me - I rarelt read the forum now buut I do check in so I would get it.

Jane xx

[angela]

Thanks, I' ll have to buy the binding Jane as the material is already printed on so no spare if you get my drift but thanks anyway xx

[craftycat]

You could make your own binding in a plain colour to match the print. Making your own bias binding is great fun and you don't need the fancy machine that C&C try to tell us is absolutely essential.

[suban]

I think that the bias finish would be beautiful! I wouldn't buy the machine either!!!

[JanTheNan]

Now I feel bad, I've got the machine, used it last week.

Contrasting colour or a colour that's in the other fabric would look fab.

[Mothership]

Not essential but extremely useful when you make a lot.

[Granny Penny]

I have the bias making machine too - not the cutting one - and it stops me burning my fingers!

I agree with everyone Angela, binding is a great idea.

[JanTheNan]

I haven't got the cutting one either, I use my TrueCut set of ruler and rotary cutter.