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| Scalloped Edge Bias Curtain Tutorial |
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| Cut a strip double the finished size. |
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| This one is cut 2 inches then pressed in half |
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| Press in half , raw edges together |
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| Pin raw edge of bias to wrong side of scallop edge |
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Stitch 1/4 " along edge of bias. I use a foot that has a lip on the right side so I always have a perfect edge.
Hint: Use a longer stitch length so you do not stretch the edge as you sew. I use a 3.0 SL. Change foot pressure to a lower number this places less pressure on the fabric to reduce any stretching. |
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| First press seam flat ,then fold bias towards front edge of fabric |
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| Press flat and pin making sure you only see the bias on the front edge of your fabric |
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| Looking good and ready to sew again! |
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| Make sure pins are in place and everything is pressed properly before proceeding |
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| You will be able to see a bit of color on the back side of your fabric |
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| I use an Edge Stitch foot so I can follow very close to the edge. I move my needle over so I am about 1/8" from edge of the folded edge on the left side. |
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| Sew along the edge and use a 3.0 SL and go slowly, always take pins out before getting to them. It is helpful to stop with your needle in the down position as you stop to take pins out to pick up where you left off. |
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| Looks like this when done, this is your finished side at front. |
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| Lo and behold this is the finished scallop edge,beautiful is it not? |
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| So the finale, and now you can start redecorating every room right? Have fun and go make some great new curtains...... |
I have finally gotten to putting together this tutorial with step by step pics to add a professional bias edge to a scallop edge curtain. I am in the midst of making these curtains for my mom and sisters cafe. I picked a fab fall look fabric from Ralph Lauren purchased @ JoAnn's Fabrics the colors are really rich. Kind of wish I would have bought some for my house ,as well. I have a room totally dedicated to fall as it is my absolutely favorite season hands down soooo why not enjoy it year round I thought to myself. Okay, back to the task at hand. I picked a color from the fabric to use as my bias edge. I made the scallop using a pattern I designed myself, but I do recommend using a scallop ruler to make it easier on yourself they come in different sizes. To begin I finished the edges on my cut curtains with my serger with a three thread wide overlock stitch. I do like how it finishes the edges for a clean professional look. I pressed all edges for future stitching purposes. So here it goes lets begin the steps you will need to get a great finish on any curtain edge. I must say it gives it a nice finished edge and adds some color at the same time. If you want a fun look for curtains might I say I really love Amy Butler's line of fabrics, they are so fun and bright and the large scale is perfect for curtains like this. I love the finished look and hope you will too. Now it"s time for you to follow along and make your own. Hope this will help you delve in and go for it. Remember it"s not as hard as it first seems. You can do it!
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| Once done sewing , press from front edge and make sure edge is smooth and flat |
