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Old 11-16-2010, 07:26 PM
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Tonight I went to an activity at my LQS. There have been many questions about this product. I am not planning to purchase one, but I was pleasantly surprised how well it worked for the lady who was doing the demo. She was doing single fold bias tape, but you can purchase the tip to make double fold bias tape. She did make a comment about the fact that it works better if you press your seams open when sewing your strips together. I asked her about this and she said she usually pressed them to one side. I have always pressed mine open to reduce bulk.
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Old 11-16-2010, 10:44 PM
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For bias anything, I usually press open.
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Old 11-17-2010, 07:55 AM
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Yes, less bulk pressing them open in the seam!
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Old 11-17-2010, 08:26 AM
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If I remember correctly, that machine only does 2 specific widths of binding ... and not the size I use.

I would want more flexability.

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Originally Posted by AliKat
If I remember correctly, that machine only does 2 specific widths of binding ... and not the size I use.

I would want more flexability. ali
3/8", 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 2 1/2" and 2 1/4" bias tips have been available for over a year now. I bought most of them on sale.
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I plan on getting one, I make clothes also for the grand kids. It would be really handy for the little girls dresses.
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Old 11-17-2010, 08:57 AM
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There is also a quilt binding tip. 2 1/2"
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