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Do you have the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker? If so pros and cons, thanks!

Do you have the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker? If so pros and cons, thanks!

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Old 01-18-2011, 05:08 PM
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I was wondering if the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker is worth the $$$, thanks everyone!

as I see Joann's has them on sale this week
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Old 01-18-2011, 05:11 PM
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I just make my own, using 2-3/4" strips of fabric, join them with diagonal seam, fold in half, press and ready to go. I would not waste the money. Just how I am.
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Old 01-18-2011, 05:37 PM
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there are a lot of positive write ups on the board about this machine--so i got one --as you can see i am in australia -- guess what ==i needed a transformer lucky i got one on ebay that i could afford-- yes the machine is worth the money no burnt fingers now
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Old 01-18-2011, 06:22 PM
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I have it, I love it, I recommend it. Well worth the money for me. I was spending lots on unmatching bias tape in the packages...Now I can match my quilt fabric!
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Old 01-19-2011, 12:22 AM
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I just got it a few weeks ago Crafty and am going to be using it tomorrow. I will post how it goes :D
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love it and i'm not a gadget person.
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Old 01-19-2011, 07:58 AM
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I have one and use it when I have quilter's block. I make yards of binding until my mood changes. It works great. There are a few tricks and tweaks you will figure out the more you use it. I use the 2 1/2 binding foot on mine.
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Old 01-19-2011, 08:10 AM
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Thanks for posting this, CraftyBear. I got one of these bias-tape makers for Christmas and, I'm sorry to say, haven't had the chance to use it. I wasn't that familiar with it so it was a total surprise to receive it. I'll be watching this thread to see if I have a wonderful new tool on my hands, or another potential dust-catcher!
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Old 01-19-2011, 08:12 AM
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I have one also and love it. Don't get the cutter, though, it's really hard to use and limited in the widths it cuts. Took mine back. (this was the original small one, I have heard the new $200 one is better)
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