Originally Posted by mar32428
Originally Posted by Lori S
I really like the non-mechanical simple bias tape makers that Clover has .. simple .. effective .. and inexpensive .. they come in many sizes. They do have them at JoAnn's.
Online http://www.clover-usa.com/product/26...as_Tape_Makers |
Originally Posted by BrendaK
Originally Posted by Lori S
I really like the non-mechanical simple bias tape makers that Clover has .. simple .. effective .. and inexpensive .. they come in many sizes. They do have them at JoAnn's.
Online http://www.clover-usa.com/product/26...as_Tape_Makers |
Originally Posted by 117becca
If my quilts are square/rectangular, I don't bother cutting bias tape - I just cut it on the straight grain and fold it in half before sewing it to the edge and folding over. I'll cut bias tape only if my edges are curvy.
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I don't have one but my sewing group (we met last nite) was discussing this very thing! Most of them have it, got it at Joann's and they LOVE it. I think it is a bit pricey and really can get along without it. I use WOF strips and have never had a problem but then I have never done curved borders. I use the Clover one if I need bias tape.
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My daughter and I got one at walmart for like $60. The hardest part is cutting the strips. No ironing or folding involved the little toy does it all. DD used it for bias to join some hoop blocks. It was sooo cool to watch. I'm sure it will get used enough to make it worth it.
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quote=marytoddliz]I thought if I checked on the terms of use I would find what all the terms mean... not! so where do I find out what the abrevations mean?? (I know for you keeping track that makes question #3)[/quote]
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Much easier to cut on the straight of grain and fold in half. unless your quilt is curvy
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Originally Posted by marytoddliz
Originally Posted by 117becca
If my quilts are square/rectangular, I don't bother cutting bias tape - I just cut it on the straight grain and fold it in half before sewing it to the edge and folding over. I'll cut bias tape only if my edges are curvy.
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Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Originally Posted by dd
So why does cutting the same fabric on the bias make it last longer than on the straight of grain? I don't understand that one.
Bias binding does not unravel if it frays - easier to darn. On the other hand straight binding would unravel and 'split' from one end to the other with little encouragement - would probably have to be replaced. |
Originally Posted by 117becca
If my quilts are square/rectangular, I don't bother cutting bias tape - I just cut it on the straight grain and fold it in half before sewing it to the edge and folding over. I'll cut bias tape only if my edges are curvy.
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