I just bought my first one last month in 1/2 inch size, and now I must have one in 3/8 size! I never realized how much I would enjoy applique with them. I also buy the strips of 'Heat and Bond' to use for placement. I press once to make the bias tape, then I press again to attach the heat and bond. When I use it, I just press it in place, around curves or whatever, then stitch. Easy cheesy!