thrums

A few days ago I was surfing the net and found a video about a nifty little tool. The tool looks like a bit like a flat buckle. You start by folding the first two inches or so of the strip as you would when creating binding. You press the leader and then thread it into the tool. As you pull the 2.5 inch strip through the tool, it folds into binding for you. You press the binding in place as you pull it out of the tool.


I hope this is enough information so someone will recognize it.

Thanks.

HettyB

I am guessing that it is a fabric bias tape maker. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prym-Tape-M.../dp/B000P1724G

Geri B

....And I believe they come in various sizes too.

ArlaJo

II bought it and wasn't happy with it. It was just easier to fold the fabric and press.

tessagin

I do well just making my own binding.

luvstoquilt

I have several sizes made by Clover and I like them!

cashs_mom

I have the clover ones also. I don't use them for quilt binding, but they work well for single layer bindings. I've been using them for years.

Prism99

Clover is the best brand, in my opinion, for bias tape makers. Love mine. Just be aware that they do not make the kind of strips most Quilter's use for binding. There are quite a few YouTube videos that show how to use them. I like to starch fabric before cutting the fabric strips to pull through the gadget; makes the strips easier to handle and press.

susie-susie-susie

I have several sizes, and usually just make my own. I can't get the darn thing to work right, and the fabric starts to get crooked. Sometimes I just use a couple of pins to make bias tape or flower stems. I don't have to fight with it so much. Right now I can't find any of my bias binding makers (that's why I have several) lol
Sue

Onebyone

I have all sizes but use the large one that makes 2" bias the most. I had the idea of using two strips at a time but haven't tried it yet.