Bias Tape Makers
11-16-2010, 02:00 PM
#81
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: S. W. Indiana
Posts: 7,484
Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Silly question time...what is the difference between bias tape and binding? Is bias tape used for binding?
Regular binding is cut on the straight grain and doesn't curve easily.
11-16-2010, 02:04 PM
#82
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: S. W. Indiana
Posts: 7,484
What would be the best one to use? I know there are several different brands of them and wouldn't know which one to go for. [/quote]
If you are talking about the little things that you pull bias cut fabric thru and it curls the sides in and then you iron----------don't worry about brand. Just buy metal, in the size you want. Been a while but I'd say you could buy a couple for under $5.
If you are talking about the little things that you pull bias cut fabric thru and it curls the sides in and then you iron----------don't worry about brand. Just buy metal, in the size you want. Been a while but I'd say you could buy a couple for under $5.
11-16-2010, 02:09 PM
#83
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: S. W. Indiana
Posts: 7,484
Originally Posted by Somerset Val
You need to put the lengths through separately and then join them together to obtain the correct length - that way they work well.
11-16-2010, 02:10 PM
#84
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Somerset, England
Posts: 285
Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Originally Posted by Flying_V_Goddess
I've been looking into buying one of those bias tape makers. Making bias tape takes me forever to make because I can't just take the strip and iron it...I have to pin the edges together before ironing or sewing because if I don't I end up shifting the edges somehow (I envy quilters who can just whip something through their sewing machine and not pin the pieces together).
Anyways, I want to get a bias tape maker to maybe make the process a little easier and faster, but worry that I'll be buying a notion that is a waste of money. Would you recommend a bias tape maker to a quilter (who probably puts in as much time into the binding as the blocks in the quilt)? If so, what one would you recommend?
Anyways, I want to get a bias tape maker to maybe make the process a little easier and faster, but worry that I'll be buying a notion that is a waste of money. Would you recommend a bias tape maker to a quilter (who probably puts in as much time into the binding as the blocks in the quilt)? If so, what one would you recommend?
I love mine. Almost went into DT's when I misplaced it once. Can't tell you the brand I have, but it's one of the standard sewing brands available anywhere.
11-16-2010, 02:14 PM
#85
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: S. W. Indiana
Posts: 7,484
I love using the Clover bias tape maker for 1/4" bias tape. I use a little sizing spray or starch on the bias strip, put it through the little folding mechanism and press when it comes out. Voila! I've used it for applique vines and stained glass quilts. My daughters each made a stained glass quilt, and used purchased iron-on bias tape also by Clover. Stitch it on using a double needle,and it's beautiful![/quote]
Wow!
Wow!
11-16-2010, 03:06 PM
#86
Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Iowa
Posts: 20
I bought a package with 5 different sizes at a quilt show this summer. I've already used three of them. I think they are great for stems for applique. Buy one , maybe the 1/4 or half inch and try it out. I bet you'll like it. Good luck.
11-16-2010, 09:12 PM
#88
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Posts: 7,695
I just bought my first one last month in 1/2 inch size, and now I must have one in 3/8 size! I never realized how much I would enjoy applique with them. I also buy the strips of 'Heat and Bond' to use for placement. I press once to make the bias tape, then I press again to attach the heat and bond. When I use it, I just press it in place, around curves or whatever, then stitch. Easy cheesy!
11-17-2010, 05:51 AM
#89
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: North Fort Worth TX
Posts: 107
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
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
craftybear
Links and Resources
3
03-18-2011 03:26 PM
craftybear
Links and Resources
0
01-30-2011 09:14 PM
