I use the same method except that I don't use TP rolls. My DH cut me some 1" PVC about 3" long and then smoothed off the edges. I have also used empty adding machine paper rolls. The good thing about this is that as I iron my binding in half, I roll it up on the tube. I pin it at the end and it keeps it nice and pressed until I'm ready to sew on the binding. I've been using this method for several years and I've never strangled myself or answered the door with it around my neck - y'all are so funny!