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Have you ever imagined being able to make 12-feet of bias tape in as little as 60 seconds without burning your fingers? Create 1-inch bias tape by feeding a cut fabric strip into a bias tape tip and then to an iron press creating folded/ironed single fold bias tape. This phenomenal machine features include auto-feed; removable power cord; On/off switch; automatic shut-off after 10-minute of inactivity and multiple temperature settings for a variety of fabrics and is extremely easy to use. UL approved. With the push of a button you can create up to 35-feet of custom bias tape with no burnt fingers. Perfect for apparel crafters and quilters alike. Machine measures 5 by 8-1/2 by 5-1/2-inch closed and 4 by 18 by 5-1/2-inch open and machine features enough room inside to store everything. Imported.
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70 of 72 people found the following review helpful
I bought this from Joanns and was estatic to find that it did as promised. I went back to the store and got the 1/2" and 3/8" bias tape maker and 1 1/4" quilt binding tip. None of them work with the machine. The bias tape maker tips were too far from the "iron" so by the time the thin strip of fabric left the tip and into the iron, it was already unraveled. You end up with a flat piece of fabric, no folds. As for the quilt binding tip, I couldn't even get the fabric to fit through the tip even with tweezers, the fabric was simply too bulky and flimsy to get the entire end of the strip to fit through to get it started.
You're better off with an iron and folding it in half yourself. All in all, if you're just doing 1" bias tapes, this is a super fast and cute machine and worth it. If only the other tips work. I'd love to hear solutions to this. The only way I got it to work was to hold the tip right against the iron by hand, but that's the same as using a handheld metal bias tape maker! It took me 4 passes to get the 1/2" tip to fold a piece of fabric with the machine with hit and misses. It only took me less than a minute to do it with my manual clover metal tip and mini iron.
I'll be returning this as I'm hoping they'll fix this problem with the next generation of machines.
You're better off with an iron and folding it in half yourself. All in all, if you're just doing 1" bias tapes, this is a super fast and cute machine and worth it. If only the other tips work. I'd love to hear solutions to this. The only way I got it to work was to hold the tip right against the iron by hand, but that's the same as using a handheld metal bias tape maker! It took me 4 passes to get the 1/2" tip to fold a piece of fabric with the machine with hit and misses. It only took me less than a minute to do it with my manual clover metal tip and mini iron.
I'll be returning this as I'm hoping they'll fix this problem with the next generation of machines.
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
I bought this machine to avoid the burned fingers and to speed up the process of making my own bias tape. I read some mixed reviews but decided to try it and return it if it was not up to par. I tried it out first with a rather heavy weight cotton figuring if it can do that, the lighter weights would work as well. The press was not quite as crisp as I would like on the heavy weight, and it took a little getting used to the machine ,but it did work and my tender little fingers did not even get warm! ALSO I did not need to drag out the ironing board,the iron, etc. Too expensive at the going price but good coupions and sales are available easily enough. I look forward to the other size tips that are due out soon...although for the price they could have included a couple of sized tips. Worth it of you sew a lot and use a lot of bias tape, as I do!
50 of 54 people found the following review helpful
This bias tape maker does the job. It makes crisp folds. I have only used it with quilter quality cotton. But, I figured that was the toughest test. Makes the bias tape fast and well. The trick is to make sure you press the reset button each time you plug it in or change the settings. Well worth the money. No more burned fingers. Go for it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Love it!
The machine has saved me time and energy. I don't have to stand at the ironing board all the time. I love it, I think it's great!
Published 25 days ago by Robyn Cosson
Bias Tape Machine
This machine is fabulous!!! I had a project that required 45 strips... very tedious to do manually. I broke down and bought the machine, and the extra 1/2 inch tip. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Reetz
Frustrating purchase
I was so excited to have this machine and shorten the time it takes to prepare bindings for quilts and other crafts. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Burningham
great little machine !
very good product when you have a looot of bias to make ! However tend to get stuck sometimes (I guess due to the enormous amount of bias I need, about 150 meters)but nothing... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lxa
Handy gadget
Works exactly as described and very quick. I have spent hours hand ironing bias seam binding; this has reduced it to very little time involvement. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kathy
Simplicity Bias Tape machine.
I purchased this bias tape machine hoping to save money and time. I have tried several times to use it but it will not get hot!
Published 2 months ago by Joan
Easy and convenient, but not perfect
I got this as a gift for Christmas, I was very skeptical about it and almost returned it without using it. I did decide to use it and keep it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Emmer
Great
I am a quilter and I use to make all my bias tape by hand. This machine makes it much eaiser.
Published 2 months ago by Mary
simplicity bias tape machine
I bought this machine and could not be more please. I have been quilting alot lately and this little machine makes the MOST perfect bias tape in a matter of minutes. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Suzie
Big Time Saver!!!
Got this for my daughter as a gift and she loves it! She's a fashion student and she has said the bias maker has worked very well and cut down her time spent sewing on her... Read more
Published 4 months ago by IndyPTA
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