Bias Tape Makers
#61
Originally Posted by Minda
I'm not sure if these are what you are asking about but, if they are, I have a friend who uses them and loves them. You can also get them in wider sizes.
http://www.clover-usa.com/product/26...as_Tape_Makers
http://www.clover-usa.com/product/26...as_Tape_Makers
#62
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Join Date: May 2010
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I don't have a Hunter here and sorry my Bernina dealer repair man is! I had to take my 830 in today and he won't be back to work until next Monday!! I'm bummed as I was in the middle of embroiderying a sweatshirt for Grand DD Birthday this week!
#64
Originally Posted by RkayD
I have a drawer full and love them when I remember to use them. I've seen online somewhere (probably YouTube) where someone just used straight pins pinned to the ironing board to do the same thing as the bias makers.
#65
Back in the old days (60'/70's) when none of these amazing gadgets were available we used a long straight pin pinned to the ironing board cover near the end of the board making the space the width you want your tape to finish up. If you are using 2 1/2" strip the space should be 1 1/4"(or as close as you can get it). Fold the fabric in half & thread it through the space, then pull it under the iron slowly with one hand while holding the iron with the other. Did I make it clear enough?
#66
I don't make separate strips - I use the method where you mark the strips on your piece of material, then sew the two edges of the material together after you have moved one side over by one strip. I then cut a continuous strip with scissors. I like this method the best, as I am not sewing ends together all of the time and I can take my time to do the scissor cutting.
If I want to make this strip into 3 folds, I use the bias binding tubes to push it through and iron it as it comes out of the tube. My tubes cost me $3 each.However, I have seen them at $15 lately since the bias weaving has become popular.
If I want to make this strip into 3 folds, I use the bias binding tubes to push it through and iron it as it comes out of the tube. My tubes cost me $3 each.However, I have seen them at $15 lately since the bias weaving has become popular.
#67
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: merkel texas
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I bought a strip cutter and the bias tape maker. You are limited on the size of your bias tape. It will press up to 2 inches. does a good job. I like mine a little bigger. They have approx 5 different sizes. The largest is a 2 1/4 . I plan on buying that. Good investment. I love mine. Saves on ironing. I just fold it over on my quilt and sew. alot quicker.
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#68
Originally Posted by jitkaau
If I want to make this strip into 3 folds, I use the bias binding tubes to push it through and iron it as it comes out of the tube. My tubes cost me $3 each.However, I have seen them at $15 lately since the bias weaving has become popular.
JOAnn's had them for $10.00 @, with 50% coup they were $5.00. Best price I saw on them . They work with or w/out the pressing machine thingy.
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Originally Posted by Flying_V_Goddess
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#70
Well a few days ago in another thread I wrote about loosing my bias tape makers ==never to be seen.
Maybe they took off to that thrift store and sold for 50 cents. Aother lady talked about a maker too.
Few days before had seen the electric or battery type at
local Wallmart for $50. but I didn't want that--want the
ones I have owned for yrs but use rarely. Mine were all
metal not plastic inside like the "Clover Brand" -a quater inch also a 2 in but worked the same.
Maybe they took off to that thrift store and sold for 50 cents. Aother lady talked about a maker too.
Few days before had seen the electric or battery type at
local Wallmart for $50. but I didn't want that--want the
ones I have owned for yrs but use rarely. Mine were all
metal not plastic inside like the "Clover Brand" -a quater inch also a 2 in but worked the same.
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