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APRONS AND HOUSE DRESSES
lengthwise thread. Then, cut along the diagonal line. (See Fig. 3.) Join the bias strips in a continuous piece as in Fig. 4.
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| Fig. 2. A narrow hem turned and stitched | Fig. 3. The material folded and marked for bias strips for binding or piping |
Cut off portion of seam which extends beyond strip as indicated by dotted lines.
Binding—The use of bindings adds very much to an apron or house dress, as the contrasting material brings out the color and design of the garment and also emphasizes the lines.).png)
Fig. 4. Make an open seam
in joining the bias folds The contrasted binding of the long lines of an apron or house dress will bring out an effect of slimness, whereas binding all the crossing lines such as pockets, belts and hems at the lower edge and around the neck will serve to shorten the appearance of the wearer.
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