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.

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.

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

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.

Are you asking about the machine for making bias tape?

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

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

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

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.

check it out here

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

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!

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

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.

wowwwwwwwwwwww i would love this machine hugs

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

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

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

God bless