{"id":25872,"date":"2023-12-08T03:40:48","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T08:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=25872"},"modified":"2023-12-08T03:40:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T08:40:51","slug":"apply-bias-tape-v-neck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/apply-bias-tape-v-neck\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Way to Apply Bias Tape to a V-neck Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/so-sew-easy.com-3.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25954 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/so-sew-easy.com-3.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/so-sew-easy.com-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/so-sew-easy.com-3-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/so-sew-easy.com-3-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/810;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/so-sew-easy.com-3.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/so-sew-easy.com-3.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/so-sew-easy.com-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/so-sew-easy.com-3-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/so-sew-easy.com-3-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wanted to apply a bias tape to a v-neck and did not know how? &nbsp;This quick and easy tutorial will show you how to do this and is appropriate&nbsp;for woven and knit fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This kind of technique can be use when you do not want to sew a collar to your garment, making the garment lighter and easier to style &#8211;which is perfect for the warmer days of summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>fabric of your choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bias tape. &nbsp;I'm using <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QUTUYt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wrights Double Fold Quilt Binding, 7\/8 by 3-Yard, Blue<\/a> in this tutorial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>thread to match your your bias tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/23xhsKj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sewing machine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I am using calico fabric and cotton\/poly bias tape for illustration purposes so you can see clearly what I am doing.&nbsp; However, for better results please match the thread to the bias tape and the bias tape to the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most patterns have a 5\/8&#8243; seam allowance, so the size of the bias tape is entirely your choice. &nbsp;To keep with the pattern directions and to not alter the size of the neckline, sew a stay stitch line to 5\/8&#8243;. &nbsp;This will be your guideline on where to place the fold of the bias tape and it will also be a great help if you decided to <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-continuous-bias-binding-tape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make your own bias tape<\/a>. &nbsp;Please have a look at this tutorial for a review on how to make your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by taking the front side and stay stitch around the neckline to 5\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design6.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25873 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design6-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design6.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design6-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> Draw a line straight down the middle of the V. &nbsp;This will be your cutting line. &nbsp;This cut will allow the V to open so&nbsp;you will be able to sew the bias tape in a straight line.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design8.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25875 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design8-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design8.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design8-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cut the V to the point stopping 1\/8&#8243; before the stitching line. &nbsp;The pins are just there to illustrate&nbsp;the 1\/8&#8243; measurement. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design9.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25877 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design9-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design9-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design9.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design9-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design9-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are using a store bought bias tape, notice that one part is usually longer than the other as shown in the picture below. \u00a0Pin the shorter side of the tape to the right side of the fabric. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design23.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25913 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design23.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design23-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design23-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design23-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design23.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design23.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design23-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design23-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design23-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pin the tape on top of the stay stitching line.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design7.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25874 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design7-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design7.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design7-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew the tape and when you get to where you cut the V, straighten the fabric by pulling to the left and continue sewing. \u00a0Use the stitching line you made as a guide.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design24.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25914 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design24.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design24-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design24-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design24-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design24.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design24.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design24-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design24-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design24-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design11.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25890 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design11-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design11-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design11.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design11-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design11-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Continue sewing the tape on a straight line making sure that when you pass by the the point where you made the cut (marked by the yellow arrow) you sew over the stay stitching line.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/X-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25944 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/X-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/X-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/X-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/X-1.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/X-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/X-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/X-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/X-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/X-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you have finished sewing on the front side of the bias tape fold it back making sure the edge of the tape falls below the stitching line. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design12.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25891 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design12-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design12-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design12.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design12-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design12-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew very close to the fabric, taking special care on the point marked by the yellow arrow.\u00a0 It is important to make sure you catch the tape on the back.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design17.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25894 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design17.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design17-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design17-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design17.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design17.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design17-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design17-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Turn your work to the wrong side and fold the V-neck. \u00a0You will sew a straight line on the tape following the yellow arrow direction.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design21.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25901 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design21.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design21-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design21-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design21-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design21.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design21.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design21-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design21-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design21-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design14.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25902 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design14-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design14-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design14.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design14-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design14-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Flatten the little triangle with your iron so it lies flat.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design16.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25903 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design16.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design16-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design16-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design16.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design16.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design16-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design16-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Front view of V-neck, remove your stay stitching line and iron the entire work. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design15.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25904 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design15.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design15-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design15-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design15.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design15.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design15-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design15-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As you can see, it is very easy to apply bias tape to a V-neck. \u00a0Using satin bias tape will give your top a touch of elegance and lightness. \u00a0We will be using this technique in future projects so please stay tuned!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"366\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bias-tape-to-a-v-neck-500x366.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25948 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bias-tape-to-a-v-neck-500x366.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bias-tape-to-a-v-neck-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bias-tape-to-a-v-neck-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bias-tape-to-a-v-neck.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bias-tape-to-a-v-neck-500x366.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bias-tape-to-a-v-neck-500x366.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bias-tape-to-a-v-neck-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bias-tape-to-a-v-neck-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bias-tape-to-a-v-neck.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Special note for beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using a very soft and easy to unravel fabric like silk or rayon, sew the bias tape <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">first<\/span> sew until you get to the point of the V, lift the foot of the machine, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">then<\/span> make the cut. \u00a0Pivot the fabric,\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design33.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25935 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design33.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design33-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design33-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design33-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design33.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design33.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design33-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design33-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design33-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>and continue sewing. This way you will minimize unraveling the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design35.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25936 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design35.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design35-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design35-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design35-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design35.jpg\" alt=\"bias tape to a v-neck\" class=\"wp-image-25936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design35.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design35-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design35-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design35-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode763Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wanted to apply a bias tape to a v-neck and did not know how? &nbsp;This quick and easy tutorial will show you how to do this and is appropriate&nbsp;for woven and knit fabrics. 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