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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Bias Tape Maker Video What What!

After I posted the How To Make Bias Tape Tutorial y'all expressed some curiosity about the magical machine, so I thought I'd show it off. Can you sense my enthusiasm? Check the video to see how it works, then try to stop yourself from buying one here: Simplicity Bias Tape Maker. $68 bucks. If you use bias tape it'll pay for itself after like two quilts or some tops, or art smocks, or baby dresses, or mommy dresses, or oven mitts, or swaddle blankets, or whatever you can dream up. Or don't, you can totally come over and borrow mine.

Labels: Sewing, Tips, Tools, Video

22 Comments:

Anonymous said...: oh my gosh!!! I really need one of those!!! I cut and iron my bias tape by hand as I need custom stuff for my hand painted handbag business. This will save me heaps of time. Just need to sell 3 handbags first then I can get one!!!; June 2, 2010 at 5:18 PM
Bonnie Michelle said...: I'm adding that to my wish list!! The other day I became so enthused about bias tape and my husband looked at me like I was crazy. He'll think I'm even crazier when I show him this video and tell him I want one!! :); June 2, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Jessica said...: Ok wait wait! I Know super tempting BUT you can get a little tiny tool in the quilting section at JoAnn's (or any sewing store I'm sure!) that is like under $10 and you use your iron. Same concept just run the iron behind the little tool that folds each side of your bias tape under! here is a link...

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat3720&PRODID=prd2791; June 2, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Jaime said...: ah yes, i have some of those too (posted it in the how to make bias tape tute) but not nearly as even or quick as my new best friend; June 2, 2010 at 8:21 PM
Jaime said...: my husband just watched this video and thinks I should clarify that i am saying "I love you TINY machine" not "I love you China machine". which would be a really weird thing to say.; June 2, 2010 at 9:03 PM
Tiffany said...: in bed, lmbo!! my friend says what what all the time. funneee; June 2, 2010 at 9:05 PM
Jacinda said...: Why hello there, tiny machine of wonder and amazement. You are a thing of crafty beauty.; June 3, 2010 at 7:43 AM
Carolina said...: My mom showed me this in a Catalog last week, and I saw it at JoAnn's 2 days ago (though it is $109 at the JoAnn's here.
It is a thing of beauty, though! : ); June 3, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Jaime said...: carolina it is time to whip out that 50% off coupon right; June 3, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Valley Momma said...: Wow -- that is one beautiful thing!! Want want!; June 5, 2010 at 5:11 AM
FabricWorm said...: Wow! I have to have that! I just made my own bias tape for the first time for the top of a slip nightgown, where the bias tape turned into the straps. It was pretty easy to make, but this will save so much time in the future. Can't wait to get it! Thanks for the video!; June 10, 2010 at 9:11 PM
Mama Hoot said...: Oh my...I think I have tears in the back of my eyes. I'm a serious dork.; June 14, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Miss Cinti - my poppet said...: I have my own bias making machine - My Mum. She loves it. imagine all the bias tape she can make for me with this!; June 14, 2010 at 6:56 PM
Sew on & Sew on said...: I'm in love with this machine!!! BTW, I just found it at walmart.com for $59 -- and free site to store shipping.; June 21, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Kim said...: Has anyone had a problem with needing to iron the bias tape after making it? It just isn't as crisp as I thought it would be when it comes out of the machine....but I still love my machine!!! I can't wait to get different sized tips so I can make more sizes!!!!!; September 30, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Jacinda said...: Hey Kim! Bummer! No, I haven't had that problem at all! I've always been impressed with how sharp the creases are. If it's not too old, Id try to exchange for a new one! Maybe it's a lemon?; September 30, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Anonymous said...: It's like a bias tape/pasta maker Frankenstein!! Gotta get one in time for Halloween!; October 20, 2010 at 11:07 AM
*Emm said...: Has anyone else had a problem, using the different size tips?; November 5, 2010 at 9:50 PM
Jacinda said...: Emy - What problem are you having?; November 5, 2010 at 9:57 PM
::The Beetle Shack:: said...: Okay- I have just ordered one of these from the USA, couldn't find one anywhere in Australia! I hope it's amazing!; April 21, 2011 at 12:55 AM
Nanasniftynitch said...: Thanks for the video... My Sister(il) got me one as I go through a lot of bias. But it didn't have any instructions. lol Now I know I can use it.
So excited!!!!; August 8, 2011 at 9:31 AM
KaliGirl said...: Maybe a silly question, can u make single & double fold tape with machine? Would love to try one!!!; September 1, 2011 at 10:05 PM

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