Has anyone used the iron-on bias tape??
#21
Use it all the time for stained glass and love it. Buy it at JoAnn's with %50 off. Also have the little clover iron and find it helps very much.
I iron my tape down and then either sew with a twin needle or if using s regular one, sew both sides. Depends on how detailed the design is.
I iron my tape down and then either sew with a twin needle or if using s regular one, sew both sides. Depends on how detailed the design is.
#22
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Love the Iron On bias tape ...but it is very pricey! If going to JoAnns use a coupon. The Metallic iron on is now over 18.99 per roll. And I heard they are increasing the price !
FYI it still needs to be sewn on. The fusing is just to hold it in place till you sew. I use the clover mini iron, for really curvy pieces... it really is great for tight curves... saves on finger burns!
FYI it still needs to be sewn on. The fusing is just to hold it in place till you sew. I use the clover mini iron, for really curvy pieces... it really is great for tight curves... saves on finger burns!
#23
The timing on this post is amazing. Yesterday I made my own 1/4" bias tape for a stained glass project I'm working on. I used glue to attach it temporarily (it will be sewn down) but I must say some of the edges are creeping out ... will have to replace those before I finalize the project. Maybe somebody has hints on how to put stronger creases in home-made bias tape (I used the little gadget to make it) so that it doesn't unfold while being applied.
#27
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I just bought my first batch of the iron on bias tape. I visited a shop in Cortland, Oh owned by Cindy Zlotnik Oravecz. She has a beautiful book out with some ideas for applique with the tape. She also has a website that she has it listed on. I bought some verigated in greens and some multi colored and will start my first project tomorrow. She suggested that I use a very fine webbed fusable backing for my applique, then iron on the tape. My last step would be to use a twin needle to sew it down. Her work is wonderful and I suggest you take a minute and look it up @ www.quiltersfancy.com. Good luck using it and let us know what you think.
#29
I used it on a Celtic heart and all went pretty good but it would have been better had the heart been larger.......the turning was a little difficult.
other than that, I think I would use it again.......
other than that, I think I would use it again.......
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