Bias Tape Maker
#11
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 280
I have used the tape makers for purse straps, etc. I haven't used the specialty foot though. I cut the strips about 1/8 inch shorter than instructed. The fabric is easier to go through the slots. Yes, starch is good for this technique.
Go to the 20 minute mark to see a quick and easy way to make tape.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA41A5dBi70
Go to the 20 minute mark to see a quick and easy way to make tape.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA41A5dBi70
#13
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,847
I have the Clover Bias makers and use them for stems or curves, but not for outside bindings on my quilts. I hadn't seen that foot, so googled it and watched a youtube on the Adjustable Bias Binder Foot #32 from Madam Sews Ultimate Presser Foot Set. It looked interesting, but I think it would have a learning curve....I also noted she attached the binding to a single piece of fabric in her sample, not to a quilt sandwich, so wonder how difficult it would be to wrangle the whole thing.
#16
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Durango CO
Posts: 1,244
I have not used a bias tape maker but would buy it from amazon. The price is $7-10 less than Love Sew. I did purchase the
LED light from them & was not happy with delivery. Tracing did not work well at all. My pkg stalled in TX for over 3 weeks. My 1st email to check delv. I was told to have patience & sent a survey. After responding in the negative & asking for a refund there was a miracle. I had my pkg in 3 days. The kit looks good but there is 1 on Amazon for less that looks to be in a canvas case.
LED light from them & was not happy with delivery. Tracing did not work well at all. My pkg stalled in TX for over 3 weeks. My 1st email to check delv. I was told to have patience & sent a survey. After responding in the negative & asking for a refund there was a miracle. I had my pkg in 3 days. The kit looks good but there is 1 on Amazon for less that looks to be in a canvas case.
#17
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,566
Amazon has several of these kits in the $15.00 range by different manufactures. I have one and I love it, used it a lot when making masks and I use it for quilts, adult bibs, and towels for babies that I make from terry cloth.
#19
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bernina+a...f=nb_sb_noss_1
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