A thin, stuffed or hollow tube made from bias-cut fabric that is sewn and turned inside out. It is commonly used to create delicate, flexible button loops on bridal and evening wear, or applied to the surface of a garment in intricate, swirling decorative patterns.
Heard on the job
Use a bodkin to turn the bias strip right side out and form the rouleau loops for the back closure.
Insider tip
Always cut the fabric on the true bias when making rouleau; straight-grain tubes will not bend smoothly around buttons.