I have been wondering about a bias tape maker. Who has one and how do you like it and how does it work?

Wow thank you for this info. Much cheaper at Amazon.com. I will have to think about this.

God bless

Amazon carries them too. It doesn't look like it makes double fold...that's what I need, double fold. Well, not NEED!

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by meganne 27 Jun 2012

There are two types of "TIP", one makes single fold with two raw edges, the other makes a true double fold with the raw edges meeting at the centre underneath.
I know this because I just read it. LOL!!!

I have the Simplicity one but as not have not used it.

wowwwwwwwwwwww i would love this machine hugs

My friend got one and she hardly ever needs bias so guess who has it and uses it....meeeeeeee. It is wonderful having friends that have things you can use. I just love it....I purchased a small plastic bin and cut a box up to wrap the bias around and went to town. Now I always have some. Little hint if you need lots of white....use a sheet or pillow case and you will have tons of bias whenever you need it. What you don't make roll like a jelly roll till needed.

I saw one for $99. Might have been Walmart or some place I was serfing for needles.

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by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

thanks

Love it, love it, love it...just got mine about 2 weeks ago...made some tape and I wondered why I waited so long...was lucky too to get it on sale, even better. Don't wait any longer, you will love it!

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by lulu07 26 Jun 2012

By the way, Walmart put them on clearance here, check your Walmart.

by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

WalMart here carries very little, but will have alook next visit - thanks.

The link has a video.
However, michemb has pointed you to a much better price.

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by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

thanks

check it out here

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by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

thanks

I have a full set of clover bias binder makers which I bought more than 10yrs ago & are used regularly.Never have to worry about finding matching bias binding anymore ,just make your own.As for burnt fingers lower the heat & steam settings before ironing.

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by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

Thanks

oh and I forgot, save on burnt fingers too, OUCH lol

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by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

ouch

I have the simplicity one and loveeee it, saves so much time. I make 25 meters of bias at a time on the more popular fabrics that I use alot. Highly recommend it.
hugs
Michelle

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by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

Thanks - I just happen to really dislike the bought stuff - too hard to match something to what I want and then sometimes what you need they are out of! lol

DH bought me a Simplicity bias binding maker but I haven't used it yet, he also bought lots of different sized tape fittings.
If I ever get around to using it I'll post my critique here for sure.
Hugs n roses, Meganne

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by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

I'll be waiting!

Are you asking about the machine for making bias tape?

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by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

yes.

I found some lovely ones and not so expensive R25.00 each (South Africa). The sizes are 18mm and 22mm. The older one that I had is narrower. I use them always to make true bias binding.
I would recomend a little spray starch when ironing, it works so much better.
For quilting I cut the strips on the straight so use the other method of folding in half and sew straight on.
Happy stitching.

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by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

Thanks

I have the little metal one and it works great. It was only a couple of dollars. But baydreamer has a great method also....

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by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

Thanks.

You really don't need one. When you want to make it, cut fabric on the bais and just fold in half. Sew the unfinished edge to the wrong side and the folded edge over to the right. How I figure out the width is a just use a piece of fabric and start folding. I saw this on a sewing show and have used this ever since.

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by mops 26 Jun 2012

That's how I bind quilts. But for things like bibs and so I use a bias tape maker -a Prym 12mm one and a wider one by The Quiltery. They work great.

by debswebster 26 Jun 2012

Thanks for this simple alternative, baydreamer

by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

Thanks.

Are you thinking of the Simplicity one or the clover one? The clover is quite cheap. I had a coupon for Joann's so it was about $5.oo That is the one that I have.
The simplicity one is electric. I guess they have 2 now. A bigger better one.. They are about 50 to 100. That would be a lot of bias tape to make for that price. There is always the pin and iron.

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by blueeyedblonde 26 Jun 2012

I've never really looked for them so all info is great.