I have made bias tape quite often using the Clover bias maker. The secret I think is to starch the fabric before you cut the bias strip and work with the iron very close to the bias tool as the bias comes through. I haven't had problems with the pupose made fusible strips but admit I have tried cutting my own from vliesofix, but that was fiddly , time consung and not always successful. If you have already invested in the bias maker a little practice will iron out the wrinkles for you! (parden the pun!)