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What is the bias? Why is it important to millinery? What can you do with it? Find out the answers in this video. I shall be showing how to make a pin tuck turban and also how to use bias pleats to cover a buckram foundation. Shapes explored in this video include a front twist turban, pillbox and a teardrop. You can use any shape buckram that you like, including: calot half hat, beret, percher, button, teardrop. You’ll need a blocking net foundation for the turban, as well as a sewing machine. → Follow me ← Instagram: @byilonamillinery Website: → Tools & Materials ← Fabric (silk dupion, cotton or jersey) – 1m Fabric scissors Set square or quilting ruler Soap (or your preferred fabric marking method) Iron (medium dry setting for silk) Sewing machine (with appropriate needle size to your fabric) Blocking net turban foundation Pins Quilting guide bar (optional) Threads (to match your fabric, and your foundat
