Thanks guys. I use Wright's bias tape and I get it, incognito...... at a fabric store - Jo Ann's Fabrics to be specific.
I do have to iron it and with the iron on a higher setting (linen) or the creases try to raise up from the wood. I think that what I use is the 1/2" single fold size and it does come in some cool colors that can match mahogany and rosewoods very well.
Unfolded and ironed flat it is very easy to glue the "kerfed linings" directly over it.
The only thing that I am less than pleased about with this product is that it is 55% polyester which in my mind says that it will hold less glue. I would like to find something all linen that has the sealed edges that Wright's has but I have yet to find this and David Collins is not giving up where he got his either.....
I like Todd's method with HHG and a deny-bugs-their-dinner coat of shelac better and will be trying that out in the future.
Just don't let your beer drinking, farting buddy's catch you in a fabric store or with the iron out........
