donna13350

I get the concept...my question is about the length of fabric you can do..are you limited to the length of the tube or can you do 2 or 3 foot sections??? I am considering this as an aide for stained glass quilts, but if I can only do small pieces, then it's the wrong gizmo for this purpose.
I am presently using the bias tape maker...thanks...Donna

osewme

I have a set of those tubes. Mine was given to me by a friend & the brand is: Turn-it-All
It says on the back that the three sizes of tubes make it possible to quickly turn any size or length of material. I've only used it a few times & for short pieces.
This is what I have:

http://www.joann.com/turn-it-all/4708954.html

PaperPrincess

Yes, you can turn fabric longer than the tube. You push the fabric on the tube & ruche it up. 2 or 3 feet should be fine.

cashs_mom

*Nodding at PaperPrincess* I've used my fabric turning tubes a lot. The only limitation on the length is how much you can scrunch down on the tube.

dunster

Absolutely. I don't use mine often, but when I need them they really come in handy.

patsews

Mine are called Fast Turn. Best thing I ever bought,

ckcowl

I have fastturn from Fons & Porter. Love them! I've turned pieces that were over 20" long without problems. I use mine a lot. Great for turning ties for aprons, or any mumber of items.

Yakkity

Just used my turning tubes a lot yesterday. Turned several 42" long tubes. Worked great with scrunching. Most I had ever used them. Glad I had them.

Jane Quilter

Eleanor burns, on quilt in a day, uses this technique often in her you tubes. But she uses a straw and a metal tool/stiletto with a ball on the end to use as a pusher down the drinking straw.

quilterpurpledog

I have the Fast Turn tubes and they are in several sizes. I like them a lot.