Binding maker and winder
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Binding maker and winder
Hello everyone: I was wondering if anyone uses the binder maker by Simplicity and the bias winder? I was given them as a gift over a year ago and finally decided to try them out tonight. I was blown away! I used the 2.5" piece, fed the strips in and in less than 5 minutes I had perfect binding, all wound on a spool on the winder. I could not believe it, why did I wait so long? The only thing is, though, the binding it makes is folded on each side of the strip rather than the "French" binding most quilters use, so probably will not wear as well as the French binding since there is only one layer of fabric on the outer edge of the quilt. But, for quick quilts and quilts that will not be heirlooms....it is the most amazing gizmo. Anyone else use one?
Michelle
Michelle
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there is a tip that folds [from memory--3 inch in half]the fabric strip once wrong sides together-- i have used it very sucsessfully to bind quilts --i joined the fabric strips on the bias [this is the most time cosuming part] the bias goes through like a wizz 6 meters went through in less than 15 mins --it may slow if the hot pad cools a little but be ready press the go when the light changes---------------------i made meters+meters for my groups charity quilts
Last edited by jemma; 11-06-2011 at 10:48 PM. Reason: clarity
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You can buy different tips for different types of binding. I have been checking them out. They are $99 at Hobby Lobby but even tho Walmart does not carry them in the store you can buy it on-line at Walmart.com for $66. They will ship to your local store for no cost. They have many hings on their sight that they do not carry in their stores, many timeds cheaper than you would find because there is no middle man AND you are not paying for shipping.
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