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[Rydain]

I have a jacket with finished hems that needs some sort of matte trim (similar to double-fold quilt or blanket binding) applied around the edges. From what I've been reading on quilting forums, it would be ideal for me to use non-bias trim because I am not binding any curved edges and bias tape can be difficult to sew without rippling (a problem I noticed myself when trying to use it to bind seams in a misbehaving garment a while back). I can't seem to locate non-bias binding, so I would have to make my own. Does this sound like my best option, or is there a good way to apply bias quilt binding without winding up with a buttload of ripples? (I'm guessing that hand sewing - or at the very least hand basting - would be necessary.) Any input would be appreciated.

[ChihuahuaYip]

To prevent rippling, you must make sure not to pull on the binding, and be sure one side is not ahead of the other. I don't think you can really get non-bias bindings, and a lot of quilters even make their own bias (I make bias for a lot of my commissions because it matches better!) The major advantage of making your own binding is you canhave it in what ever fabric suits your project best instead of coarse cotton!

[Rydain]

Ah, that would make sense...I'm pretty sure I was trying to keep the binding and fabric taut as I sewed it. No wonder it got messy. I think it will be best to make my own jacket trim. Thanks for the tip!