Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Do you own a Simplicity Bias Tape Maker >
  • Do you own a Simplicity Bias Tape Maker

  • Do you own a Simplicity Bias Tape Maker

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 11-20-2011, 02:52 PM
      #1  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Nov 2008
    Location: WHERE THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES
    Posts: 9,256
    Default Do you own a Simplicity Bias Tape Maker

    if you do am interested in the pros and the cons of this machine.
    dreamer2009 is offline  
    Old 11-20-2011, 04:34 PM
      #2  
    Junior Member
     
    Camping Angel's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2011
    Location: Golden State
    Posts: 125
    Default

    I have had one for a short time and I really like mine. I bought the quilt binding tip to use on it. Works great. To make double sided tape, just put it through the press a second time, but bypass the tip. I haven't found any cons, but I know there are other posts on the board where some say it's not worth the money. I shopped around for a while to find a price that I was satisfied with. Bought it on ebay, but Wal-mart's price is basically the same. They even carry it in my local store.
    Camping Angel is offline  
    Old 11-20-2011, 04:44 PM
      #3  
    Super Member
     
    purplemem's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2008
    Location: Misssissippi
    Posts: 3,196
    Default

    I have it and love it. I bought the extra quilt tape tip also. My dh even likes to make the binding now!
    purplemem is offline  
    Old 11-20-2011, 05:35 PM
      #4  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Jul 2011
    Location: Texas
    Posts: 18
    Default

    Hi, I've had mine for a few years and absolutely love it. I love making aprons and used it to make the binding for them but now use it for making binding on tabletoppers/runners.
    Cfrosty is offline  
    Old 11-20-2011, 05:55 PM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: My Sewing Room
    Posts: 1,180
    Default

    I have one, and I like it. I'd say my only complaint is that there isn't much room for a lot of rolled-up strips.
    jlm5419 is offline  
    Old 11-22-2011, 07:00 AM
      #6  
    Senior Member
     
    unclefreckles's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jun 2011
    Location: Bosque Farms New Mexico
    Posts: 461
    Default

    Thanks for the tips. I have been thinking about buying it but wasn't sure that it was worth it.
    unclefreckles is offline  
    Old 11-22-2011, 10:42 AM
      #7  
    Power Poster
     
    BellaBoo's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Location: Front row
    Posts: 14,646
    Default

    I have one. I use it all the time. It took some practice to get use to it and have everything go smooth. I make straight double fold using the largest tip tool. I buy clearance fabric by the yards, doesn't matter what color or print and make binding out of it cut from the lengthwise grain so I don't have to sew a lot of strips. I have a bin full of ready made binding.
    BellaBoo is offline  
    Old 11-22-2011, 03:08 PM
      #8  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Sep 2011
    Location: Washington
    Posts: 4,001
    Default

    Where is a good place to buy one at a good price?
    sewbeadit is offline  
    Old 11-22-2011, 03:11 PM
      #9  
    Super Member
     
    seamstome's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2010
    Location: Illinois
    Posts: 1,322
    Default

    I got mine at Joann's on sale with an additional % off coupon for your whole purchase. I think it was 60 or so. I havent used it yet.
    seamstome is offline  
    Old 11-22-2011, 04:11 PM
      #10  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Dec 2008
    Location: Western Wisconsin
    Posts: 12,930
    Default

    Our local Walmart has them for $60, and also two sizes of quilting tips (add-on accessories).
    Prism99 is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    txstitcher
    Main
    4
    11-14-2011 08:51 AM
    hokieappmom
    Main
    9
    09-03-2010 06:22 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter