So many bought one and then gave it a bad review. Most didn't know how to use it in the first place and declared it not worth the money. It's a great machine. You can buy the bigger tip for 2 1/2" binding. I use it for straight single fold binding and bias binding. I take left over 2 1/2 strips and run through the machine. When I want scrappy binding I join the strips of batting I have already made. I saw two of the machines at Walmart in the craft section last time I was there. I guess I need to go back and get them if they are still available.