Facings make an important contribution to a garment’s appearance. Stability in areas such as the neck and armholes is enhanced by a facing. That’s why so many commercial patterns include facings as the preferred edge finish. Too often, however, typical shaped facings that extend into the garment by a couple of inches are floppy and bulky. Try a bias facing instead. Narrow, lightweight, and discreet, a bias facing is created from a folded bias strip that has been shaped to match the garment edge. The installation is fast and easy, and there are options for securing the facing’s inner edge. A bias facing is well suited to a range of fabrics and garments, from lightweight linen blouses to unlined wool jackets. You can match the facing to the garment or have fun with a contrasting material. Just be sure the facing fabric is compatible with the garment fabric in weight…