1952—How to Make Hats
by Ruby Carnahan

Cutting and Joining a Bias

CUTTING A BIAS (ILLUS. 1)

For a true bias, fold material so that the crosswise thread meets the lengthwise thread, or selvedge of material. Fold and cut the material as shown in illustration.

A BIAS JOINING (ILLUS. 2)

Join bias by sewing seam as shown in illustration, cut off small pointed ends at seam edge. Steam seam open.

CUTTING A BIAS FOLD (ILLUS. 3)

When finishing edge of hat brim with a bias fold, cut fold length to fit around edge of brim, with only one joining. Join ends of bias fold on the bias. Cut fold 1/2" wider than the desired width for finished fold. (Stretching a bias in length reduces its width).