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I've had a request to show the Bias Binding machine I purchased last Friday with Meganne, Pauline and Coral whilst down at the Craft Depot at Pennant Hills. It works like a charm and I wish I'd had one of these years ago to do my quilts. If any of you quilters don't have one - get one, they are marvellous. Love and blessings Chris
Picture 1 is the Bias binding machine opened up. Picture 2 is the box it came in. I bought an extra foot which is 1 and 3/4 wide. It came with a 1 inch foot.
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graciegirl
02 Jul 2012
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That is amazing. Do you like how it works?
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I guess you must, because you said it works like a charm.
Yes "Graciegirl" it works like a charm. As you can see all you do is wrap the fabric around the roller and pull it through the metal foot (use a pair of tweezers for this or a long pin to grasp the fabric) then it goes under the ironing plate and voila
thanks Chris
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I have one but I still make larger bias by hand. It works lovely for sure.
Congrats on your purchase
Congrats on your purchase
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Well you are a trooper to make the large bias by hand! Love Chris
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Dear Chris
I purchased mine last year and I think it is the greatest invention since sliced bread LOL.
I absolutely love it. I make 25 yards of binding in no time flat. A necessity I think for any serious sewer.
Glad you spoiled yourself with this little beauty,
hugs
Michelle
I purchased mine last year and I think it is the greatest invention since sliced bread LOL.
I absolutely love it. I make 25 yards of binding in no time flat. A necessity I think for any serious sewer.
Glad you spoiled yourself with this little beauty,
hugs
Michelle
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Isn't it just the best invention for us sewers? I'm so glad I bought it. Meg's got one too if I remember, but I think she hasn't used it yet!!!!! Love Chris
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Chris, here is a tip to save even more time, no need to wrap your fabric around the tube, just let it hang over the end and hold it to guide it as it goes through. Just as effective.
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Dear Michelle, well that's great news as it is a bit fiddly putting it in the roller - great tip, thanks for that. Love Chris
And by doing that there is no limit as to how much you put through, you can do endless yards at a time whereas you where limited on the roller
Come to think I dont use the roller either
That's handy to know, I was wondering about buying the separate rolling machine. Jan
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Great Idea. Wish I could afford one and would I use it??
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Thanks Lyn. I got this at a special price of $79.00 instead of $108.00. Look around for one. Love Chris
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I love my bias machine I have gradually bought about 6-8 extra tips
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Glad you like it. I had a look at some of the extra tips but will leave them off for the time being. Love Chris
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Thank you !!
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You're welcome, love Chris
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shirley124
03 Jul 2012
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I also have one of these but am also guilty of not having used it yet. Glad ou love it. Shirley
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Thanks Shirley, give it a go, it's really quite easy. Love Chris
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Isn't great!!!! Thanks Michelle for mentioning the fact you don't have to roll it....I really love mine.
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Yes, that was a great tip. Love Chris
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This is the next thing on my want list...I have the Simplicity Rotary Cutter Machine to cut the fabric next is the Bias Maker.
Muffy :)
Muffy :)
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Do you like it? I have been weary of it.
I love it Linda - wish I'd had it years ago. Love Chris
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Anyone looking for one? Walmart has them for $49.97.
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bias tape maker
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thanks
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Only that?????
WOW! that is cheap. I got mine at a discounted price as they are usually over $100 here in Australia. Love Chris
They were $64. at a Utah Walmart
Looked in the UK out of interest and £50 - £110 on Amazon
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Does this iron the bias as it is being made? I have seen those little ones that you lead your fabric through and then you iron it on the other side.
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Yes it folds and irons your bias as it goes through the machine, for double fold you then just fold in half and iron again.
Sorry been out all afternoon at elder daughter's place with Amy and Ophelie. As Michelle said it does iron the bias as it goes through the pressing plate. Love Chris
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Might just have to put this on my wish list.
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I'd go and buy it Anita - you can use it for a lot of things. Love Chris
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lindalee757
03 Jul 2012
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wow Chris-I was just looking at these about a week ago someplace and decided to order one from Amazon.com-it'll be here in a couple days. Jerrilyn mentioned that Walmart has them, but our store is revamping their crafts/sewing department-didn't see any on the shelves. ~linda~
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I'm glad you've ordered one Linda, you won't be sorry. Love Chris
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I hope you like it! I thought of getting one, and decided to wait until I had more reviews! LLDS!
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Still no easy way to cut on bias. How many widths can you purchase?
Have you seen a June Taylor Shape Cut Plu s or Plus Pro? You can fold wide material on the bias to fit and cut any width strips easily using a rotary cutter in the slots. It's much easier on your hands. jan
There were a few different feet that you could purchase, but as I always use about a 2inch strip I bought the 1" foot because when you put the 2" piece of fabric through it folds down to a 1" which is great for edging something. Love Chris
And no to Janetedna I haven't seen a June Taylor Shape Cut Plus it sounds a fantastic idea. Anything for making cutting fabric easier is right up my alley. Love Chris
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I just did while they are 1/2 price at Jo-Ann's this week, until July 7th! A Great price!! Amazon has them quite good price too with free shipping too.
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I wish we had a Joann's here in Australia, sounds like a store with everything. Love Chris
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LOL!!!! I think it is so funny that I've had mine for ages and hadn't used it, but suggested YOU buy one, and here you are as happy as a pig in mud.
I'm so glad it didn't turn out to be a dud, we could have been reading about my funeral. hahahahahahaha!
(GEE I just had a thought, that would probably make a few people HAPPY, wouldn't it?)
Where's that ice-cream????
Love ya, me
I'm so glad it didn't turn out to be a dud, we could have been reading about my funeral. hahahahahahaha!
(GEE I just had a thought, that would probably make a few people HAPPY, wouldn't it?)
Where's that ice-cream????
Love ya, me
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You are a special friend... With your good mood!!!!!!!!
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Hi Meg, I was thinking that when I opened it up on the weekend. I think you bought yours down at the new Lincraft store at Erina or was it somewhere else? Love Chris
Yep, and it's still in the box. hahahahaha!!!
I've discovered how wonderful it is if you spread Ice Cream and Nutella on milk coffee biscuits, it soothes away all my hurts and restores my good humour to cracked. (normal, LOL!)
I've discovered how wonderful it is if you spread Ice Cream and Nutella on milk coffee biscuits, it soothes away all my hurts and restores my good humour to cracked. (normal, LOL!)
Thanks Dilceia, seeing your avatar always makes me smile dear friend. Hugs and kisses, you know where. :-)))
kkkk... i love you, my dear friend!
I'm glad for that!
I also like to see your doll coquette and so happy! lol
I also like to see your doll coquette and so happy! lol
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edithfarminer
03 Jul 2012
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Thanks for showing as I have been looking at it lol.
Saw a film how to use it and handy to know that you do not need to roll it around the roller.
Good luck with it
Saw a film how to use it and handy to know that you do not need to roll it around the roller.
Good luck with it
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Yes Edith, that was a good tip from Michelle. Love chris
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sure beats burning your fingers with the little metal ones. xx
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I reckon it does too. Love Chris
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scrappinhappie
03 Jul 2012
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I've had one for a couple years, love it, I also got the fabric strips cutter at the same time, have you checked into it?
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Good on you and I only saw the fabric strip cutter mentioned in an earlier post on here by Muffy and Janetedna. It sounds fabulous. Love Chris
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Oh my i NEED one of these is the foot/feet wide enough to bind a quilt??Thanks for the picture hugs:):)carolyn
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Yes Carolyn, the foot that comes with the box is 1 inch wide. I cut a 2 inch piece of fabric and pull that through and it comes out the correct size to put around a quilt. Love Chris
thanks i am now looking for a good deal on one hugs
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juanitadenney
05 Jul 2012
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I bought mine at Joanns for half price and know I will love it if I ever take it out of the box and use it. Juanita
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Go on - be daring and open the box!!!! Love Chris
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I have a friend that bought one of this last year. So far she hasn't used it enough for me to want to make the purchase. I will be watching you for your use to see, too.
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Well I've got 6 more aprons to make and I'll use it for them. And a few more things in the pipeline to make. Love Chris
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I've got one a few years ago and have only used it a few times. It is a great machine ;D *2U
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I do a lot of quilts and things with binding so for me it's a wise investment. Love Chris
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Like a lot of you ,I bought mine at Joann's with a 50 % coupon . This is one purchase I am so glad I made. . . What would we do without those coupons? Nancy
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Thank you love Chris
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They also have a piping machine. Don't know anything about it though. I love bias binding but hate to make it (keep burning my fingers). Can't wait until I can get one of these and start sewing some of the projects I've been putting off.
Muffy :)
Muffy :)
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Thanks love Chris
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justonlyme
07 Jul 2012
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A group of sisters in my quilting club showed their own version of this. They put two pins in the ironing board and pulled their bias binding through there. Once they got it folded to the right size, it folded itself perfectly for the remaining yards upon yards of binding. I was intrigued. It works. Probably just as well as this machine. What ever works for each person is the best for them. I hope you enjoy!!
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Thank you love Chris