Despite the fact that the oblique edging is one of the needlewoman’s first sewing “friends”, many do not fully understand how to make it and what to use it for.
What is slanting inlay
In fact, a slanting inlay is just a strip of fabric cut along a slanting. "Oblique" means at an angle of 45 degrees to the warp and weft threads, and if you are just starting your journey in the art of sewing, be sure to read our guide on how to determine the direction of the shared thread. Without this knowledge, achieving a quality result will not be easy!
What is the oblique trim for?
An oblique trim is perfect for edging various details of clothing. With its help, you can process both the cutout of the dress and the allowances of the product.
Such versatility and convenience are achieved due to the fact that the oblique fabric has increased extensibility, and this property allows you to process a wide variety of sections with a stripe.
How to make a slanting inlay
Today in stores you can buy inks of various widths and lengths, which, on the one hand, simplifies life.
But there are more arguments for sewing a tie on our own: firstly, most often we need a tie made of the same fabric as the product. Well, and besides, sewing a tie is so easy that, having learned, you will not want to buy a finished one.
So, to help everyone who is ready to take on their own production of edging, our simple and intuitive video master class for manufacturing oblique edging:
The device described in the video can be bought in our store:
In addition, you can easily make a template for making the do-it-yourself grommets:
How to make a device for a slanting inlay from improvised materials
Keep in mind that sewing a string of thin and delicate fabrics, such as a cambric, muslin, fine silk and chiffon, are exactly the same as for a string of any other fabrics. Except for one little trick, which you can read about in the master class below:
How to cut a slanting inlay from a thin fabric
How to use a slanting inlay
One of the most common destinations of a slanting inlay is the processing of the neck.
Master class: oblique inlay as a trim
How to handle a neckline slash
The bottom of the product is also often processed:
Processing the bottom of the product with an oblique trim
In addition, with the help of a slanting inlay, you can very beautifully and effectively process product allowances!
Processing oblique tape short product allowances
Sometimes a slanting inlay is used to contrast the entire product:
Decorative finish of the finished product with a contrasting oblique trim
How to sew an oblique edging
Photo: Julia Dekanova Depending on the convenience of work and the desired result, you can sew a slanting inlay in different ways. We will talk more about these methods in the master class below:
How to sew an oblique edging: 3 ways
In work, you will surely find it useful to use a special universal foot for a slanting inlay! With its help, it will become much easier to edge open sections of a product with an oblique trim.
Foot for slanting inlay: how to use
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